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Our power problem in Nigeria may have made it hard to imagine that we could have functional amusement parks. Sorry to burst your bubble, we actually do and lots of Nigerians are taking advantage of them. Are you among those who do not know where they are and would love to experience them for yourself? Look no further. Here are 6 amusement parks in Nigeria that you can visit:
- Hi-Impact Amusement Park: The facilities and attractions in this Park in Ibafo town, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, make this the number one amusement park in Nigeria. It has games and activities for kids and adults. E.g. Outdoor Rides, Dream Machine, Samba Ballon, Mexican Fiesta, to Bumper Car, Ice Rink, Kite Flyer, Bouncing Castle, Talking Tree, Operation Ghost, Dark Escape game, Arcade game centre, etc. It also has a clinic, banking services, a luxurious hotel, food courts, a 5-D cartoon animation studio, an IMAX cinema and more.
- The Wild Bunch Amusement Park: This Amusement Park located at Dwei Du, Jos South LGA, Plateau State is a perfect site for family fun and large events. It has rides specifically for both adults and young children. Some attractions include trains, a merry-go-round, a swimming pool, carousel, games Hub, Cafe, shop and lots more.
- Garden City Amusement Park: This Park is at Plot 41a, 9 Birabi Street, Phase 1, Rurome-Rezigbu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It features an inflatable pool, train ride, water slides, Ferries Wheel, Lift Aircraft, Helicopter Ride, Flying Chair, 18m high Twist Tower, Flying Car, etc;
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- Fun Factory: This amusement Park is at 10 Lai Yusuf Crescent, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki in Lagos State. It is ideal for both Adults and Children. It has both indoor and outdoor facilities which feature bouncy castle, games, swimming pools, basketball courts, toys, carousels, train rides and more.
- Oakland Amusement Park: This Park at Tunnel Crossing, Ogui Link Road, Beside Elim Plaza, Achara, Enugu, is a big deal in Enugu State. It comes with a Pirate ship, Zampala coaster, Carousel, Bumper cars, Teacups, Bouncing castle, etc. There are enough games to keep both adults and children blissfully occupied.
- FuntasticaLand Amusement Park: This Park is in Ilupeju, Maryland and Festac in Lagos. It has lots of family entertainment. Such as merry-go-round, kiddies ride, bouncy castle, PlayStation, dance machine, 3D movies, 6D cinema, video game arcade and much more.
- Magic Land (Wonderland) Park: The landscape lends itself to the charm of this amusement park at Kukwaba Hills in Wuse, Abuja.It was formerly called Wonderland Park but it is now known as Magicland Park. The rolling hills and green vegetation act as great backdrops for the mechanical structures of the park. It has leisure gardens for relaxation, games & rides for all ages, a restaurant, a clinic centre, cafes, administrative blocks and shops.
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