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JAM | Nov 11, 2022

Fun time: Places to visit with your children

Mikala Johnson

Mikala Johnson / Our Today

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This little boy gets his face painted by a clown at Buzzers in Portmore. (Photo: Instagram@ buzzersja)

For many, the weekend is a time to enjoy with family and friends. If you’re a parent, this may be the only time you get to have fun with the kids.

Finding a space to spend quality family time may prove difficult for some.

But there are several locations across the island that cater to children and those who are children at heart.

No distraction, he is focused on winning the game. (Photo: Instagram@ buzzersja)

If you are over the trip to get ice cream or a trip to the movies, no worries, there are attractions you can visit that are filled with fun and frolic.

If you want to get those kids out of the house and away from those screens, here is a list of places where the fun never ends.

Let’s see how this one goes. (Photo: Instagram@ cocojamja)

Buzzers Arcade (Indoors)

If you are looking for a fun and entertaining day out with the family, head on over to Buzzers Arcade, for a fun packed day.

Located at 63A Congreve Park, Naggo Head in Portmore, the arcade has amazing games for the entire family, so no one will be left out.

This is how you do it! (Photo: Instagram@ buzzersja)

There is something for everyone at buzzers, they have a wide range of games to enjoy, from miniature basketball to air hockey, from laser tag to 3D gaming and a host of other games.

The energy and the ambience at Buzzers is exciting with a live DJ keeping the atmosphere buzzing.  

If you’re looking for good family entertainment, Buzzers comes highly recommended.

Hold on tight. (Photo: Instagram@ cocojamja)

Coco Jam (Indoors)

Get the family together for a trip to Coco Jam, the entertainment and party centre located in Barbican Centre, Kingston 6.

If you are looking for a place to take the family to have some fun, then Coco Jam is the place to be!

Coco Jam has been popularly known as a one-stop shop fun in Kingston and St Andrew for years.

Let’s win this game really quick. (Photo: Instagram@ cocojamja)

The entertainment centre offers a wide variety of activities that are fun for all ages!

Enjoy time with your family in a clean and friendly atmosphere, enjoy over 35 arcade games, kids’ rides, the new state-of-the-art laser mazethe kids’ play area (jungle gym) for smaller children and much more.

Take the trip and play the day away!

Even the big kids can ride the train at Funland. (Photo: Instagram@ funlandja)

Funland Jamaica (Outdoors)

Its name says it all! Fun and adventure awaits you and the family at Funland Jamaica.

The family-oriented park is located inside Hope Gardens, in St Andrew.

Funland is that place where the fun never ends. At Funland, the fun greets you at the gate.

The amusement park welcomes kids of all ages and sizes, and the great news is there are entertainment options for the parents as well. Yeah!

Let’s get down and dirty in the sand. This little guy is busy pouring sand into his truck. (Photo: Instagram@ funlandja)

There are more than 13 rides for the young ones – and the young at heart. Once you are in the park, you are sure to have an amazing time, as there is a variety of entertaining activities to choose from.

The park is divided into three zones: the drop zone, the fun zone, and the splash zone.

The whole park is designed to promote outdoor entertainment, however, there are also gaming arcades here for the screen enthusiasts!

You may want to double the fun, and swing by the Hope Zoo when you visit Funland.

This is so much fun! (Photo: Instagram @ watalandjamaica)

Wata Land (Outdoors)

If your children love water, you need to take a road trip over to Wata Land in Ocho Rios, St Ann.

This amazing water park is full of activities for the entire family.

The park features a three-acre lake that has a huge aqua park with an obstacle course, race slides, and a splash centre.

One word, beautiful! (Photo: Instagram @ watalandjamaica)

Visitors can also enjoy tractor rides which show the park’s natural environment while still providing fun-filled entertainment.

That’s not all. Enjoy other fun activities including, kayaking and inflatable sailing at the lake.

Do visit this amazing waterpark to enjoy the rides and eco-friendly environment.

The kids will love you for it!

The very popular Feris wheel at Wynter’s Park in St. Catherine. (Photo: wyntersparkandfarm.weebly.com)

Wynter’s Park (Ourdoors)

Wynters Park is an entertainment complex located in Spanish Town, St Catherine.

The park is fit for a family adventure, with a variety of entertaining activities to choose from.

Wynter’s Park caters to everyone and every need. The complex boasts several rides, pool, a mini zoo, restaurant, snack shop, ice cream parlour and there is always good family friendly music.

Who wants to go on the slide? (Photo: wyntersparkandfarm.weebly.com)

The family can also enjoy a movie or watch a puppet show when you visit Wynter’s Park.

What more can you ask for – Wynter’s Pen has it all.


These are some of the most entertaining locations for children and adults alike in Jamaica.

Hopefully, we gave you some help in selecting the right fun spot to visit the next time you plan a family trip.

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