Activities in Okpo
APPLE BLOCK & PUZZLE IN LOTTE MART
TELEPHONE: 055-688-2880
ADDRESS: On the 3rd floor of Lotte behind the food court.
This is a large soft play area consisting of a mix of activities for all ages (up to 10). It includes Lego and block building areas, soft play for younger children/infants, a cook play area, brick building and puzzle boards.
Older children (age 4+) can play here without parental supervision if you want to get your shopping done in peace!
Drinks and ice-creams are available to purchase but no other food. The food court opposite does however provide both Korean and Western food options. Pizza Hut is also on this level.
(Last updated 2021)
TOY LIBRARY
TELEPHONE: 055-680-7021
ADDRESS: 84, Okpodaecheop-ro, Geoje-si
MAPS: http://naver.me/FxLyCeOz
Open: 9:30 a.m-5:30 p.m (closed when COVID level is higher than 1.5)
There is a yearly fee that allows you to play here for maximum of 1 hour per day. Bring ARC and a picture of your child for the membership card.
The Toy Library is located up on the hill along Route 58 on the right heading towards Deokpo, next door to a Korean Kindergarten. After entering the building, go through the regular library to get to the Toy Library.
(Last updated 2021)
LOLLI POLLI (called “Rolly Polly” on map)
TELEPHONE: 055-688-0234
ADDRESS: 250, Okpo-ro, Geoje (enter to the right of the bowling building, below street level)
MAPS: http://naver.me/5QxXQTNc
BLOG: https://blog.naver.com/haru1019/222926817313
Indoor play center with trampolines in separate rooms for over and under 8 year olds. Soft play area also for under 8 year olds. Two party rooms for different sized groups. Karaoke coin machine available.
Open: M-F 1 p.m-8 p.m, SS 10 a.m-8 p.m
(Last updated 2023)
OKPO CENTRAL PARK (Okpo Jungang Gongwon)
TELEPHONE: 055-639-4016
ADDRESS: Okpo-dong 71-21, Geoje
MAPS: http://naver.me/xw6WEoIe
The most popular park in Okpo. It is located at the top of the hill on route 58 heading towards Deokpo. When you get to the traffic lights at the top of the hill take a right, this road then leads into the car park.
The park is set on a flat area so is ideal for bikes, scooters and skating. It has a children’s play equipment area and also an exercise area for adults. There is also a hard surface area which is ideal for playing ball games. In addition, the grassy areas provide good spots for picnics and parties.
In the summer months (July-August), a children’s water playground area is open from 10am each day. There is a variety of play equipment, including a water tipping bucket.
Local festivals, fairs and other events are sometimes held here.
CULTURE ACADEMY
TELEPHONE: 055-680-5900 (press 1)
ADDRESS: On the 3rd floor of Lotte behind the food court.
WEBSITE: www.culture.lottemart.com
Classes offered for every age. The website is in Korean, but, Google Chrome can translate. Outside the store is a list of the classes for the month. Also, the front desk can help.
Open: 10 a.m-6 p.m
(Last updated 2021)
BLUE CITY BOWLING
TELEPHONE: 055-687-2062
ADDRESS: 250, Okpo-ro, Geoje-si 4F
MAPS: http://naver.me/xlOYiHRj
Bowling for children with European shoe size 35 and up. The lightest bowling ball weighs 5 kg, so bowling here can be a challenge for younger children. Possible venue for birthday parties for older children.
Business Hours:
Monday -Thursday 11:00 a.m. -1:00 a.m.
Friday -Saturday 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 a.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m.- 24:00 a.m.
On route 58 into Okpo from route 14 turn left at the first set of lights for Wet Market street, continue on this street through next set of traffic lights and you will see the building with large bowling pin on the roof on your right. Parking entrance is around the back of the building. Bowling is located on the 4th floor, take the lift as the stairs does not access this floor.
(Last updated 2021)
TRAMPOLINE
TELEPHONE: 010 9497 2067
ADDRESS: Okpo-dong 563; 11, Okpodaecheop-ro 9-gil, Geoje
MAPS: http://naver.me/Gozbw4FZ (the pub next door)
This is an outdoor trampoline. If closed, call the number above and ask to jump. Someone will come to open the trampoline tent for you. They sell drinks and ice creams inside the tent.
(Last updated 2021)