Things to do with kids in Lagos
Family-friendly Lagos — parks, museums, indoor play and the restaurants that actually welcome kids.
Top spots in Lagos
Lekki Leisure Lake
FamilyLekki Phase 1
Jet skis, banana boats and lagoon-side palm bars — easy half-day with kids or friends.
Freedom Park
FamilyLagos Island
Former colonial prison turned arts park — live highlife on Friday nights.
Lufasi Nature Park
OutdoorsAjah
20-hectare conservation park on the Lekki-Epe expressway — kob antelope, ostriches and forest trails.
- Family-friendly
Nike Art Gallery
CultureLekki Phase 1
Five floors of contemporary Nigerian art curated by Nike Davies-Okundaye.
Where to eat
- Family-friendly
Cactus Restaurant
$$Cafe / Brunch · Lekki Phase 1
Pastel-pink waterside brunch institution — pancakes, milkshakes and shawarma by the lagoon.
- Family-friendly
Sky Restaurant & Lounge
$$$Continental · Ikeja GRA
Rooftop dining on top of Sheraton — skyline views, grills and slow Sunday brunch.
- Family-friendly
RSVP
$$$Modern Mediterranean · Victoria Island
Buzzy date-night spot with rooftop bar and Sunday DJ brunch.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Tarkwa Bay Beach, Lekki Conservation Centre, Nike Art Gallery. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Lagos and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.