For Children

This page is for parents looking for a place in Łódź and the Łódź region to spend a day with a child without getting bored themselves. We have gathered water parks, zoos, rope parks, escape rooms, castles and bowling alleys here - from central Łódź to Kutno, Skierniewice, Piotrków Trybunalski and smaller towns of the region, each with an address and a note on who it suits.

Where to take kids for water fun: water parks and thermal pools in the region

Water is the safest choice for a whole day with children of any age - Aquapark Fala on the edge of Park na Zdrowiu in Łódź has the Kamikaze slide and saline pools. A similar setup awaits at Aquapark Solpark in Kleszczów, where the pool water is salty and the tube slide is 118 metres long. At Termy Uniejów the pools are fed by thermal-saline water from boreholes deeper than two kilometres, and much the same goes for Termy Poddębice, where geothermal water is distributed across seven pools. Closer to a classic water park is Aquapark Kutno with an artificial wave pool and slides.

In summer it is worth thinking about open-air bathing spots: by the reservoir in Przedbórz there is a guarded bathing area with mini-golf, and on the Mroga river in Głowno Zalew Mrożyczka has a separate water park for the youngest children.

Zoos, gardens and parks where a child meets animals and plants

If your child loves animals, Łódź has one great address for that: Orientarium ZOO Łódź in Park na Zdrowiu, where an underwater tunnel beneath sharks and an ocean zone dedicated to the fauna of Southeast Asia have operated since 2022. Outside the city, in Borysew near Poddębice, there is ZOO Safari spread over 26 hectares with a thousand animals, including white lions and Bengal tigers.

For a calmer day with a child in nature, try Arboretum SGGW in Rogów, a botanical garden with one of the region's richest tree collections, or Ogród Zmysłów (Garden of Senses) in Poddębice, a sensory park next to the Renaissance Grudziński Palace, where small architectural features engage touch, smell and hearing. Older children will enjoy Dinopark in Kołacinek with life-size dinosaur figures and a 3D cinema hall, or MIKROKOSMOS in Ujazd, where insects and microorganisms are shown greatly enlarged.

Rope parks and trampolines: for kids who need to burn off energy

Rope parks and trampoline halls are the best way to burn off energy. In Łódź itself you will find Stacja Grawitacja in the Górna district, a trampoline park with a rope course, climbing walls and VALO Motion VR technology, while in Widzew SALTOS - Wydawnicza combines trampolines with a foam pit, and SALTOS - Srebrzyńska has a ninja obstacle course. Outside the city, in Ksawerów, there is Jump Planet with basketball courts, and in Nowa Sukcesja you will find Hopla Lupa, one of Europe's larger indoor trampoline parks.

Rope parks out in nature offer a different kind of effort - climbing and obstacles at height. Park Linowy Arturówek in Łagiewniki Forest is the largest in central Poland and has five routes, plus paintball and archery. The only rope park in the Łódź region stands in Zgierz (Park Linowy, 49 obstacles over 522 metres of ropes), and in Spała a high route spanning 320 metres has a lower variant for children from the age of three (Park Linowy in Spała). At the castle in Uniejów a rope park sends visitors on a zipline twice across the bed of the Warta river (Park Linowy Uniejów), and in the pine forest of Sulejów Landscape Park Magellan awaits with 61 obstacles across four routes.

Castles and museums kids watch with curiosity, not boredom

Not every museum bores a child - you just have to pick one where something happens. Manufaktura has Centrum Nauki Experymentarium (Science Centre), with nearly 70 hands-on stations and VR games. EC1 houses Centrum Komiksu i Narracji Interaktywnej (Comic Book and Interactive Narrative Centre) with Poland's largest collection on the history of Polish comics.

Castles give children something else: towers, walls and legends. Zamek Królewski in Łęczyca (Royal Castle), a Gothic stronghold of Casimir the Great, today houses a museum with folk sculpture collections about the legend of Boruta. In Opoczno stands Zamek Kazimierzowski with the Regional Museum, famous for its collection of the region's folk costumes, and in Rawa Mazowiecka you can see the ruins of a Gothic stronghold with a rebuilt tower (Zamek Książąt Mazowieckich). For children fascinated by trains there is another address with no competition: Kolej Wąskotorowa Rogów - Rawa - Biała (Narrow-Gauge Railway), with Poland's second-largest collection of vintage rolling stock, running on Sundays from May to September.

Escape rooms, laser tag and go-karts for older kids

For children over eight or nine, team games work well. Tkalnia Zagadek on Piotrkowska Street has more than a dozen rooms, including family variants. Similarly Zagwozdka has a separate family room called Kajuta Kapitana Raptusa in a basement over the Struga stream. Manufaktura has a two-storey Arena Laser Games with Wi-Fi vests, and next to it Jazda!Park combines pool tables, mini bowling and VR simulators.

Go-karts are another hit with kids who already ride a bike confidently. In Bałuty there is a year-round Gokart Arena with SODI karts in kids' versions, and in Widzew a two-level Racing Center has a fleet of karts ranging from kids' models to sporty ones.

Bowling alleys and ice rinks all year round

Bowling is an attraction where a child can win at least once even against an adult - in Manufaktura Kręgielnia Grakula has 28 lanes, and in the thermal spa complex in Uniejów the four-lane NAUTILUS - Kręgielnia turns into a music club in the evenings. In winter it is worth checking the ice rinks: the seasonal Lodowisko Manufaktura, the year-round Arena Lodowa in Tomaszów Mazowiecki and the indoor rink in Uniejów (Lodowisko Sirka).

In Skierniewice the Pływalnia Nawa complex has a jacuzzi and slides, and in winter an ice rink by Lake Zadębie. In Zgierz, on the Wrząca river, Stacja Nowa Gdynia has pools and a 57.5-metre slide, and in Rawa Mazowiecka ZGO Aquarium turns its hall into an ice rink in winter.

Attractions for kids in towns across the Łódź region

Outside Łódź, good places for a trip with a child can be found in many smaller towns. In Kutno it is the aforementioned water park with its wave pool, in Skierniewice - Pływalnia Nawa with Lake Zadębie, and in Tomaszów Mazowiecki, next to Arena Lodowa, it is worth visiting Groty Nagórzyckie (Nagórzyce Caves), former sand pits opened to visitors with a guide since 2012. In Wieluń a peaceful walk suits Wieluński Ogród Botaniczny (Wieluń Botanical Garden), a ten-hectare area with arboretum and alpine garden zones, and around Sieradz Załęczański Park Krajobrazowy offers a Jurassic landscape in a bend of the Warta river and cycling trails, while for a rainy day in town there is Sala Zabaw Bajkowa Kraina (an indoor play area). In Pabianice Lewityn MOSIR offers bathing by the Dobrzynka reservoirs and kayak rental, and in Bełchatów Wawrzkowizna has a beach, a rope park and a horse stud.

A full list of attractions for kids in the region's capital is on the page attractions for kids in Łódź. In Piotrków Trybunalski (see also attractions for kids in Piotrków Trybunalski) a good option for a few hours with a child is FunCity Centrum Edukacyjno-Rozrywkowe dla Dzieci (Educational and Entertainment Centre for Children), an indoor play hall for various age groups, next to Klockownia, where children build with blocks, and the Crazy Carts go-kart track in Focus Mall. In Zduńska Wola (full list: attractions for kids in Zduńska Wola) the best choice for a rainy day is Bowling Pub on Łaska Street with bowling and billiards, and for a swim it is worth visiting Miejski Ośrodek Sportu i Rekreacji (Municipal Sports and Recreation Centre). In Radomsko (more on the page attractions for kids in Radomsko) older children will enjoy Zagadkowo Escape Room.

Practical tips: getting there, crowds, rain and what is free

Most attractions in this list are marked as rain-friendly - water parks, museums, bowling alleys, trampoline halls and escape rooms all operate indoors regardless of weather. For the attractions in Manufaktura it is worth going on a weekday morning, since weekends can get crowded. Water parks and bathing spots outside Łódź usually have free parking, and in summer it is better to arrive early in the morning. Some attractions are free - Arboretum SGGW, Ogród Zmysłów and Załęczański Park Krajobrazowy do not require a ticket. Check prices before your trip, as some venues change their rates seasonally.

Frequently asked questions about attractions for kids in the Łódź region

Where in Łódź is there a play area or trampoline park for kids?
The largest indoor halls are Stacja Grawitacja in Górna, Hopla Lupa in Nowa Sukcesja and two SALTOS venues - on Srebrzyńska and on Wydawnicza - each with a separate zone for younger children.

Are there escape rooms in Łódź suitable for kids?
Yes, Tkalnia Zagadek and Zagwozdka have family scenarios - it is worth mentioning this when booking.

Where can you organise a child's birthday party in Łódź or nearby?
Trampoline parks, Kręgielnia Grakula and Arena Laser Games in Manufaktura all have birthday packages with a separate room - you just need to book in advance.

What to do with a child on a rainy day?
Go for rain-friendly venues: water parks, Experymentarium, Centrum Komiksu in EC1, bowling alleys and escape rooms - they all operate indoors regardless of the weather.

Which attractions for kids in the region are free?
You can enter without a ticket at Arboretum SGGW in Rogów, Ogród Zmysłów in Poddębice and Załęczański Park Krajobrazowy.

How long does it take to travel from Łódź to attractions in the region?
Uniejów, Kutno, Poddębice, Zgierz or Pabianice are 30-60 minutes away, while for Piotrków Trybunalski or Wieluń it is better to plan a whole day.