Anyone who has children at home knows all too well: from time to time, you have to look for ways to use up all the energy they accumulate during the week or to get them away from the big screen. And a great option for this could be to take them to an amusement park in São Paulo!
It’s a win-win situation: the children play until they can’t stand it and the parents can enjoy more peaceful moments after the fun. What’s more, it’s true that play contributes to children’s development and socialization. So encouraging moments like this for your child is a good way to raise a healthy child .
Amusement parks in São Paulo: the best options for taking the kids
Playcenter Family
Interesting for both children and teenagers, Playcenter Family offers various types of attractions. Located in Shopping Aricanduva, in São Paulo’s East Zone, the amusement park has arcade machines , games, a roller coaster, a carousel and the famous Diskô.
📍Avenida Aricanduva, 5555 – Aricanduva
PopHaus
You know those inflatable toys that are a big hit at children’s parties? PopHaus has several of them, as well as slides, climbing ramps and the competitive Foot Dart.
📍Avenida Doutor Rubens Gomes Bueno, 288 – Santo Amaro | Rua Euclides Pacheco, 483 – Tatuapé
Neo Geo Family
With locations in neighborhoods such as Mooca, Indianópolis and Morumbi, Neo Geo Family is an indoor amusement park with lots of options for the whole family to enjoy in SP. There are video games, arcades, a carousel, a pirate ship, a roller coaster and many other attractions.
📍 See all the units here
Altitude Park
With more than 450 square meters of trampolines, Altitude Park is one of those indoor amusement parks that offer guaranteed fun for those who love to jump, jump and jump until they can’t stand it.
📍 Avenida Doutor Eduardo Cotching, 410 – Tatuapé
Monica’s Park
Located in Shopping SP Market, Parque da Mônica brings the best of Bairro do Limoeiro to SP. After all, what child doesn’t dream of having fun alongside the iconic Brazilian characters?
📍Avenida das Nações Unidas, 22540 – Jurubatuba
SP Diversões
One of São Paulo’s largest indoor amusement parks is very close to the Butantã subway station. It has arcade and dance machines, a bumper car, bowling alleys and even a go-kart circuit. There’s also a good snack bar, with pizzas, burgers and portions on the menu.
📍Rua Santa Rosa Júnior, 189 – Butantã
Kangoo Park
Trampolines, climbing and lots of fun attract children of all ages to Kangoo. This is the perfect outing for groups of different ages, as no one is left out of the fun.
Note: the São Paulo unit suffered a fire in March 2025 and is temporarily closed for renovations. In the meantime, only the Guarulhos unit is still active.
📍 Check out the units at this link
Marisa Park
If you live in the East Zone, we have the perfect amusement park tip. It’s Parque Marisa, which has been running since 1987 and is one of the most traditional in São Paulo! There you’ll find a mini-autopista and a carousel for children, for example. There’s also a rollercoaster and a crazy dance for the older ones!
📍 Rua Doutor Aureliano Barreiros, 183 – Itaquera
Amusement parks near São Paulo
Children’s City
Another amusement park option in Greater São Paulo is Cidade da Criança, which was the first theme park in Brazil! There you’ll find more than 40 attractions, including a dinosaur valley, roller coaster and trampoline. In addition, the little farm allows the little ones to get up close and personal with cute animals such as peacocks, rabbits, cows, goats and kids.
📍 Rua Tasman, 600 – São Bernardo do Campo
Hopi Hari
Finally, São Paulo’s most famous amusement park is also a top tip for family fun in the metropolitan region. After all, there are options for all ages, from the more peaceful ones, such as the carousel, to the extreme ones, such as the biggest wooden rollercoaster in Latin America!
Tip: from time to time, the park offers free admission to specific audiences. Maybe it’s your turn?
📍 Rodovia dos Bandeirantes, km 72 – Vinhedo/SP
