Sunabe BaBa Park (aka Dolphin Park)

I had heard many wonderful things about this park and was anxious to check it out with O.  We got invited to a play date there and simply could not refuse.

Although I liked the park, I felt it was more geared towards elementary and up children rather than toddlers.  It had a lot of elements that O could enjoy such as tunnels, climbing nets, and the world's slowest roller slide of decent length (It picks up a lot more speed if you bust out the plastic seats/cardboard though).  In between these toddler friendly elements, however, are non-toddler friendly elements like bridges where each boards moves on it's own.  So you'll definitely want to supervise your little tyke on the big play structure.


There was also a nice little merry-go-round that you peddle in a circle... although we ended up just pushing the horses cause it was easier.  And they have an awesome slide with cut-out rock climbing stairs and 3 varieties of slides to go down.  O also liked to play peek-a-boo in the bottom of this structure which is hollowed out with windows.

They had a nice little pavillion area for picnics as well as a huge open area for running and throwing/kicking things with friends.  We didn't really leave the playground area, so I'm not sure what the rest of the park contained.  There was a wooden ramp that looked like it may lead to a pier or something similar.

I plan on checking this park out again when O is a little older and may get more out of it.  But definitely worth checking out.

To get here:

Take a right out of Kadena Gate 1 onto 58.  Turn left at the first light.  Go all the way down until you hit the junk yard.  Make a left.  3 or 4 side streets down you'll see a sign for BaBa Park.  Turn right and park at the baseball field.  The park is just across the street.