While we were in Ethiopia, we checked out the African Park, across from the Hilton Hotel in Addis. This is a great place to take the kids to run and play and get rid of all the extra energy from spending the week in a hotel room. The long, skinny park is really close to the Addis View and you feel very safe because it is gated and watched over by several guards.
All week, Liyone was very shy and super quiet. He has a giggle that he keeps inside. I'm not sure if he's ever been to a playground before, but when he realized he was allowed to climb and run, he took off!! Maybe I should say...he went up! That boy can scale any playset and was not only at the top, but on the roof. He also likes climbing trees and light poles. At the time, we thought he had just turned four years old. (Now we think he is probably five or maybe even six.) The thought of him being way over my head where I couldn't reach him really scared me. I didn't see a Care Now in Ethiopia and I'm pretty sure they don't take insurance for broken arms :) So, I spent the afternoon chasing him around the park and trying to keep him closer to the ground. The guards thought it was hilarious! I'm sure we were the entertainment for the afternoon.
If you're interested in visiting there, I copied the information I have gathered about it. I also heard they might close more often during the rainy season. They also have a little cafe to buy refreshments and the bathrooms are super clean.
Hours 10:00am - 6:00pm
Closed on Mondays
10 Birr - ages 10 and under
25 Birr - over 10
50 Birr - to take pictures
It was totally worth it! There aren't many places in Addis where there is an abundance of green grass and places for the kids to play safely. I loved getting a sneak peak of Liyone's giggles and laughs while he had the chance to run and act crazy.
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