Things We Loved: Places to Play

Get Growing Community Farm, by Nick, dad of two aged 7 and 9

We love this play area, café, and small farm located in the Green Lung area, across the river from central Bangkok. With its opportunities for parent-terrifying climbing and glorious mud, it’s not for the fainthearted, but it is for the adventurous! Even getting there on the boat from the Wat Khlong Toei Nok Pier is fun too!
 

Upon arrival, you are immediately confronted by a huge wooden horse. I’m always reminded of the view the soldiers of Troy must have seen the morning after the Greeks pretended to sail away from the city, without any reduction of scale! I doubt that the Greeks installed water slides, climbing nets, zip lines or any of the other entertainment that this animal has tied to it though.
 

There are plenty of things to do at Get Growing, mostly involving pools of muddy water, actual mud, and things to climb on and scramble over. There are some animals and woodworking facilities too. I think it’s ideal for kids aged six and up but is accessible to those below with supervision.
 

Although not for the risk-averse or those who prefer to stay clean, it’s very much what a good childhood should be full of: climbing, scrambling, mud, adventure, and ice cream. It’s probably as good for a child’s gut microbiome as it is for their fun. It’s a great spot for them to just be kids and get fabulously dirty! A truly lovely change from city life.
 

Photo courtesy of the author.

Fun Garden Ao Nang Krabi, by Joe, dad of one aged 2.5

We loved Fun Garden on our recent visit to Krabi and ended up going pretty much every day. The owner describes it as “paradise for kids”, and as far as we were concerned, she wasn't far wrong! With a reading room, a games room, and a toy room as well as a splash pool and outdoor play area, Marty found plenty to amuse himself with. Delicious cakes and both Thai and Western food meant that as parents we were also happy to spend relaxing hours there, while he played.

The Thursday fireshow was a terrifying spectacle that was clearly a must for many local families and a great evening out. If you find yourself in Krabi with kids and in need of a relaxing break from the beach, we can't recommend Fun Garden too strongly. Although we didn't use it, they even offered half-day childcare services.

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