The whole family is great! 8 Okinawan parks where large slides and huge athletic playground equipment are fun

"Okinawan Castle Road Park" built in Nanjo City facing the two seas was renewed in April 2017! The area is divided according to the target age, so you can enjoy it on the same site regardless of age. In the area between the ages of 1 and 3, roofs and low fences are installed, and the ground is made of rubber mats, so it is safe for small children! In other areas, there are large slides with a view of the sea and a Tarzan rope that can go around, so it is so popular that you can make a line.

"Egg of life" is born in Heiwakinen Park, Itoman City, where the history of Okinawa is engraved! It is divided into five zones that image the sky and the sea, and the way to enjoy is different. The playground equipment of the sphere in the center depicts the shape of sea creatures such as dolphins and turtles, and the inside is a huge net playground equipment. There are also rare playground equipment such as bouldering and slides that can be enjoyed by three people at the same time. There are playground equipment with slopes connected, and I'm glad that children in strollers can play.

"Headquarter Park / Vegetable Kingdom Chinkwarland", which is close to the high-speed IC in Haebaru-cho, is a park boasting pop and colorful playground equipment. Chinkwar means "island pumpkin" in the Okinawa dialect, and is perfect for Haebaru-cho, a pumpkin production area. In addition to the old-fashioned stone slides, there are also rare playground equipment such as spider web-like playground equipment and bouldering for small children. There is also a table in the shade of a well-ventilated tree, so I'm glad for parents.

"Ouyama Park Aozora Park" is conveniently located about 5 minutes by car from Naha Airport. In the area named Nanjamui Tori, a giant dragon welcomes you. Go under the dragon and climb a long staircase, and you will arrive at a large slide! If you go further, you will find a variety of playground equipment such as suspension bridge, net playground equipment, and tornado slides out of Shisa's mouth. There is also an area for small children next to it.

"Minami Uehara Itokama Park" is located in Minamiuebaru, Nakagusuku Village, where there are many supermarkets and restaurants. The highlight of this park is a large roller slide that makes use of the slope! Not only children but also adults are absorbed in the slide that slides while overlooking the sea and the cityscape. There are also old-fashioned playground equipment such as seesaws, swings, and rope jungle gyms, and it's nice to be able to play at ease on a spacious site. There is also a park golf course and a basketball court in the park, making it ideal for sports.

"Zhongcheng Park", which spans both Nakagusuku Village and Kitanakagusuku Village, is one of the largest parks in the prefecture. The most popular is a huge white trampoline with a cone-shaped cloth! In two large and small trampolines, many children jump and slide every day. The inside of the trampoline can be played as a net playground equipment and can be used as a resting place. There are also multiple cylindrical slides in this area, so you can enjoy it as much as you want in one place.

Ocean Expo Park, famous for the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, has one of Japan's largest net playground equipment, "Chibikko Toride". Attention up to a huge playground equipment that makes you want to start running at the moment you arrive! It is divided into four zones with the theme of the sea of Okinawa, each of which is connected by an arch-shaped bridge.

Located a 2-minute drive from roadside rest area Ogimi, Yuinohama Park is a park with the motif of fairy Bunagaya, which is said to live in the forest and river of Ogimi. The whole park is full of Okinawan uniqueness, such as walls with Okinawa nursery rhymes drawn and playground equipment inspired by Okinawa Harley. In addition, playground equipment with slightly more difficulty, such as climbing sticks and ropeways, is also fully equipped. The observation deck overlooking the East China Sea and the promenade along the sea are also popular, and it is also recommended as a resting spot for northern driving.

How was it? This time, we introduced a park in Okinawa where the latest playground equipment from old-fashioned playground equipment is available. You can play with playground equipment, run around in the open space, and why don't you enjoy it with the whole family? When playing with playground equipment, please be careful with safety.

Post: February 2019 (Updated July 2023)