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Kingston, Jamaica FOR KIDS!




I document the beautiful city chaos, hidden gems, and real-life of Jamaica — from mural-covered walls to fritters on the corner. But let me be real for a second… I’m shooketh at how few family-friendly or just plain fun things there are to do in Kingston except for food and nightlife witch of course is nor for the youngest family members! A capital city with this much culture, creativity, and sunshine should be bursting with options — yet somehow, the “what to do” list stays short.. So I’m out here on a mission: creating a list of fun family friendly things to do in Kingston and surrounding area.


Follow along on Instagram to see more and check in here once in a while to see whats up. And PLEASE send me your recommendations!


Prices are listed in JMD or USD depending on what the different places list them as on their page. They also most times have a different price for Visitors and Locals and all prices can change, so please check their pages or call them for a updated price.


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Outdoor Fun & Nature

🌿 Hope Botanical Gardens & Zoo

A peaceful green space perfect for picnics, strolls, and visiting the zoo with monkeys, birds, and more. You can bring a football or a kite for some extra activity.

🎢 Funland at Hope Zoo

Small amusement park with rides and games inside Hope Zoo — fun for younger kids.

  • Website: hopezookingston.com

  • Entrance Fee: Zoo: JMD 1,500 (12+), JMD 1,000 (2–11), Free (under 2)


🌺 Emancipation Park

A beautiful urban park for walking, lounging, and people-watching — totally free and photogenic. Full of life when the sun sets. Bring a football or table tennis balls and racks.

  • Website: (not listed)

  • Entrance Fee: Free


Sports & Active Fun

🛹 Freedom Skatepark (Bull Bay)

A clean, safe skatepark run by Concrete Jungle Foundation with free lessons and great community vibes.

🛼 Portmore Skating Rink

Covered roller rink with music and rental skates — super fun for group outings or birthday parties.

  • Website: Instagram

  • Entrance Fee: JMD 700/hour | JMD 500 (under 12)


Rack Pickle Ball

A newly opened space where you can play pickle ball by the hour!

  • Website: https://pickleandchilljamaica.com/

  • Entrance Fee: $2000-4000jmd depending on time 4-10pm being the most expensive. You can bring your own racket and balls or rent them at the court.


Beaches & Rivers

🏄‍♂️ Jamnesia Surf Camp (Eight Miles, Bull Bay)

Chill surf spot offering lessons, board rentals, and beach hangs — home to Jamaica’s surf scene.

🌊 Bob Marley Beach (Nine Miles, Bull Bay)

Rustic beach with Rasta vibes, music, and stunning sunrises and sunsets — great for a low-key local adventure. Active especially on Sundays where the local rasta community is cooking and playing music.


🏝️ Lime Cay

Tiny island off Port Royal — take a boat out, pack snacks, and swim in crystal-clear water.

  • Website: (not listed)

  • Entrance Fee: (varies with boat ride about 3000 pr prs back and forth)


🐚 Fort Clarence Beach / Hellshire

Popular weekend beach with local food stalls (hello, fried fish!) and calm waters for swimming. Can be quit hectic in the weekends at Hellshire especially.

  • Website: (not listed)

  • Entrance Fee: Weekend $100jmd pr prs.


💦 Cane River Falls

Rustic waterfall close to town where Bob Marley used to bathe — off-the-beaten-track and refreshing.

  • Website: (not listed)

  • Entrance Fee: Locals $500 jmd pr prs.


Adrenaline & Games


🏎️ Rocket Go-Karting & Mini Golf (Portmore Pines Plaza)

Outdoor go-karts and a small mini golf course — perfect for active fun with a group.

  • Website: Facebook

  • Entrance Fee: JMD 1,000 per ride


🏁 Go-Kart Track (Port Royal)

Another go-kart option closer to town — still a bit of a mystery online, but it's there!


Culture & History


🎶 Bob Marley Museum

The home-turned-museum of the reggae legend, filled with artifacts, music, and his story.

  • Website: bobmarleymuseum.com

  • Entrance Fee: USD 25 (13+), USD 12 (4–12), Free (under 4) Local price is different.


🍦 Devon House

Historic mansion with shops, food, gardens — and the best ice cream in Jamaica, hands down. Make sure to check Rosies Crystal Gallery and Lemon Grass tea house for tea and herbs! Also very delicious baked goods. (Better than devon house 🤫 but still go get a patty, they are amazing!)

  • Website: devonhouseja.com

  • Entrance Fee:

    • Mansion Tour: JMD 2,300 (locals), USD 24 (visitors)


⚓ Port Royal & Giddy House

Once called the “wickedest city on Earth,” Port Royal is full of pirate tales and sunken history.

  • Website: (not listed)

  • Entrance Fee: Approx. USD 10 (includes guided tour)



🎨 Water Lane (Downtown Kingston)

Water Lane is where Kingston’s creative soul bursts onto the walls — literally. This once-quiet street has transformed into a vibrant open-air gallery thanks to the Paint the City project. Murals by local and international artists cover almost every surface, telling stories of Jamaican culture, resistance, love, and daily life. It's the perfect spot for a walking tour, Instagram-worthy photos, or just soaking up the raw, artistic energy of downtown. Look out for poetry, hidden symbols, and the faces of icons like Miss Lou and Bob Marley painted into the walls.

  • Website: Part of Paint Jamaica and Kingston Creative’s Art Walks

  • Entrance Fee: Free


Markets and Food


🎶 Kingston Night Market

Every Tuesday Kingston Nightmarket openes their doors for the public to come and indulge in small food stalls, live music and jamaican crafts. Meet the artists and enjoy the night with food, art and music.


💃 Summit Food Village

Thursday and Fridays Summit is host to a beautiful market in their courtyard also facilitation Domino games, Card games, Latin dance classes and social dance and other fun activities.

 
 
 

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