Sunny Day Family Fun in Phuket

Sunny day family fun is waiting for you at one of the playgrounds in Phuket where the whole family can while away the hours with a picnic and a play. Smaller children will no doubt enjoy a stroll through the Butterfly farm and older kids will go wild for Dinosaur mini-golf.

Beaches

The obvious thing to do since Phuket has so many wonderful beaches. See the beaches section for more details.

Phuket Butterfly Garden and Insectarium

A lovely place to take smaller children for a potter around. Older children may be bored by the small variety of butterflies on display and it's certainly not the most technologically advanced family day out, but worth a visit if you're after a tranquil educational place to visit.

Inside discover all the information that the older kids will enjoy including habitats of bugs, bees and beetles. Then take a stroll outside through the butterfly garden. There is also an interesting room exhibiting silkworms and finished materials.

Location: Phuket Town
Age: All ages
Car Park: Yes
Refreshments: Yes (limited)
Souvenirs: Yes
Pram Access: Inside yes but tricky outside
Toilets: Yes but no nappy changing facilities
Hours: 9am-5:30pm
Price: Adult 350 THB
Child (4-10 years) 150 THB
Child (0-4 years) Free
(Local rate available if you show work permit / Thai driving licence)
Info: www.phuketbutterfly.com
Tip: Visit their website for the Family Plus promotion

Dino Park

Themed on the Flintstones bed rock home with mini-golf thrown in! Expect dinosaurs, caves and swamps as you work you way round the 18 hole mini crazy golf course. Older kids will love it at night when the course it spookily aglow.

When you've had fun on the course the prehistoric décor in the restaurant will continue to amuse as you feast on American style food. A great place to bring a group of kids for a wild time.

Location: Karon
Age: Best for the over 3's
Car Park: Yes
Refreshments: Yes (restaurant)
Souvenirs: Yes
Pram Access: Inside yes but tricky outside
Toilets: Yes
Hours: 10am – midnight
Info: www.dinopark.com
Tip: Course can be slippery if its been raining

Parks and Playgrounds

Nai Harn

A well maintained play and picnic area located on the island in the middle of Nai Harn lake. Great place to spend a Sunday afternoon with the whole family. Very popular with expats and locals alike. Best to go later in the day when the park is cooler.

Kind Rama IV Royal Memorial Park

Situated in Phuket town on the south side at Sakidet road. This is a fantastic place to go for a family bike ride. There are lots of trees and green open spaces for picnics and ball games and a lake with 800 metre running track. Unfortunately the play equipment has not been looked after and is of the older metal variety so not especially safe for smaller kids.

Patong Beach

Very popular with locals and tourists, this playground is situated right on the beach at the northern end of Patong. Pine trees provide lots of shade and the play equipment is well maintained. Be careful with smaller children as the park is quite close to the main road.