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～ One of the largest indoor playgrounds in Saitama Prefecture ～ "Kodomo Fukka Park" （ Fukaya City ） April 1, 2026 （ Water ） Open

Fukaya City （ Saitama Prefecture, Mayor ： Susumu Kojima ） has established "Kodomo Fukka Park" （ Fukaya City Children's Center ）, one of the largest indoor play facilities in the prefecture and the first in the city, for the purpose of creating an attractive base to support sound development of children and child-rearing, on April 1, 2026 （ Wed. ） will open on April 1, 2026. In conjunction with this, we will hold previews on March 14 （ Sat ） and March 15 （ Sun ）, where anyone, both within and outside the city, can tour the facility.


[Interior view of Kodomo Fukka Park]
Fukaya City has been promoting the construction of the Fukaya City Children's Center, aiming to create a new base for the sound upbringing of children and childcare support. In April 2025, the city solicited citizens for the nickname of the new facility. In August of the same year, 10 of the 1,396 entries were selected from a screening process, and the students of the city's elementary and junior high schools ・ voted to name the facility "Kodomo Fukka Park". The facility will be the city's first indoor play facility, with a building floor area of approximately 3,200 m2. The main playground is a large space of approximately 900 m2, and includes a space that is designed to resemble the home of the city's image character "FUKKA-chan. The facility will also feature "inclusive playground equipment," such as large net playground equipment and trampolines, which will allow children to play on outdoor park-like equipment even though they are indoors, and "digital playground equipment," which will utilize digital technology to enhance children's motor functions and imagination. The fee is free for citizens, free for preschool children for those outside the city, 100 yen for elementary and junior high school students, and 500 yen for high school students and older. （ Exemptions apply ） In preparation for the opening on April 1 （ Wed ）, there will be an opening ceremony on March 14 （ Sat ）, previews on the same day and 15 （ Sun ）, a celebration on March 20 （ Fri ・, 2 Pre-opening is scheduled for March 8 （ Sat ）.

◆Outline of "Kodomo-Fukka Park"
Official name ：

Fukaya City Children's Museum （ Nickname ： Kodomo Fuukka Park ）

Targeted users ：
0 years old ～ 18 years old （ High school generation ） Children and their attendants （ Guardians, etc. ）

*Children before elementary school （ and before school age ） must be accompanied by their parents.
*Pre-school children must be accompanied by a guardian.
Hours ：

9 ： 00 ～ 18 ： 30

Closed ：

Mondays （ If a national holiday or substitute holiday, the following day

New Year's Holidays （ December 29 ～ January 3 ）

Fees ：

City residents ： Free

Out of town residents

Preschoolers （ Free ）, Elementary and Junior High School Students （ 100 yen ）, High School Students and Above （ 500 yen ）

*If you are a resident outside Fukaya City and you fall under any of the following categories and show proof at the reception If you present a document proving your eligibility, the admission fee will be waived.

・ Those who have a physical disability certificate, mental disability certificate, or rehabilitation certificate and their caregivers （ 1 person ）

・ Fukaya city commuting students with a student identification booklet
Address ：

20-1 Naka-machi, Fukaya-shi, Fukaya 366-0822

Use ：

Complex （ Children's Hall ・ Kindergarten ） , Site area ： 6000 ． 44m2

Total area ：

4962 ． 96m2 （ Children's hall ： 3233 ． 15㎡ ）

Structure ：

Reinforced concrete, partly steel framed

Number of floors ：

2F

URL ：

https://www.city.fukaya.saitama.jp/soshiki/kodomomirai/seishonen/tanto/kodomokan/16506.html

◆Chedule for the opening of Kodomo Fukka Park
■ Inauguration
When

March 14 （ Sat ） 10am ～ 12pm

Where

Kodomo Fukka Park Wanpaku Arena （ 20-1 Nakamachi ）

Contents

Greetings from organizers, greetings from guests, ribbon cutting, attractions

Attendees
Fukaya Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Superintendent of Education, Fukaya City Council Members, Diet Members, Prefectural Assembly Members, Federation of Neighborhood Associations, etc.

■ Preview
Time

March 14 （ Sat ） 1pm time ～ 16:00

Mar 15 （ Sun ） 10:00 ～ 16:00

Inside

Everyone is free to view.

No playground equipment is allowed.

■ Pre-opening
Eligibility

Children living in the city （ Those born after April 2, 2008 ） and accompanying adults

When

March 20 （ Friday ・ Celebration ） ・ 28th （ Saturday ） 9am each day ～ 4pm

Inside

Free to play

Reservations are required. Details on how to use the service will be posted on the city website.

*You will need a "Kodomo Fukka Park Usage Card" to enter the park.

■ Open
When

April 1 （ Wed ） 1pm

Contents

By reservation only （ Sat Sundays, holidays and during long school vacations only ）.

Details on how to use the service will be posted on the city website.

◆Highlight of Kodomo Fukka Park
（ 1 ） "Asobiba", a large space of about 900㎡
A playground for everyone connected by various play equipment

（ 2 "Fukkachan's House" built in Gokko Hiroba
Enjoy pretend play in Fukkachan's world ！

（ 3 ） "Yasai Plain and Brick Mountain" with large play equipment A large playground of adventure and discovery for diverse sensibilities

（ 4 ） "Digital Forest" with digital play equipment
Children's world of movement and imagination expanded with digital technology

（ 5 ） "Avilva" on the 2nd floor terrace
An oasis of gentle water play for parents and children

◆Facilities Details
（ 1 ） "Asobiba" with a large space of about 900m2
Asobaba", the center of Kodomo Fukka Park, is a large space of about 900 m2. Here, children can enjoy a wide range of play experiences, including large-scale, digital, and inclusive play equipment that respond to the "likes ！" of each and every child. Asobiva is divided into seven areas, each with playground equipment and mechanisms based on a different theme.

Cradle and Cradle Plaza ：

A warm area to foster creativity in a sense of security

Gokko Hiroba ：

Expand your imagination by playing as yourself,

Yasai Plain ：

Adventure area with large playground equipment that responds to diverse sensibilities

Hill of games ：

Board and card game area to create bonds with friends and make new friends

Valley of Oto ：

Sound Experience Area

Brick Mountain ：

Climbing and sliding

Digital Forest ：

Future Area


[Asobaba Map]
（ 2 ） "Fukkachan's Room" built in Gokko Hiroba
The room of "Fukkachan", Fukaya City's image character who is very popular among children, appears in Gokko Hiroba ！ The room has a bed, closet, kitchen and kitchen. The room is a space that makes you feel as if you are experiencing FUKKA-chan's life.

Play Points

➀Cooking vegetables harvested in the garden in the kitchen

➁Taking a nap in Fuka-chan's bed

➂Transforming into a realistic outfit ＆ Taking a picture
This is a play area full of dreams where children's "I want to be ！" can come true.


[FUKKA-chan's room]

[FUKKA-chan's bed]
（ 3 ） "Yasai Plain and Brick Mountain" with large play equipment
"Yasai Plain and Brick Mountain" The "Yasai Plain and Brick Mountain" is an area that stimulates children's sense of adventure and creativity, and is mainly composed of large playground equipment. The Yasai Plain features a green onion tower, a sky net, a net slide, and a corn circle. At "Brick Mountain," there are slides, climbs, and other active play activities. There are plenty of mechanisms to respond to diverse sensibilities, such as exercise ・ cooperation ・ and imagination. This is an adventure area filled with "likes" and "fun" where you can spend your time leisurely while finding your own unique way to enjoy yourself.


[Large Playground Equipment ① ]

[Large Playground Equipment➁ ]
（ 4 ） "Digital Forest" with Digital Play Equipment
In the "Digital Forest", you can enjoy the latest The "Digital Forest" features three types of digital playground equipment that utilize the latest digital technology. It provides an experience that naturally draws out children's motor functions and imagination. In addition, "Sukusuku Scale" is installed in the entrance hall on the first floor. This digital height meter features Fukaya-chan, the image character of Fukaya City, Eiichi Shibusawa, and local vegetables. Children's growth can be recorded in a fun way. You can keep them in your memory as a commemorative photo.


（ 5 ） "Avilva" on the 2nd floor terrace
"Avilva" is a water play area that can be enjoyed from early summer to autumn. Safety ・ Safe design ： Shallow water depth for small children. The fountain splashes and water tunnels are full of tricks to make you feel cool with your whole body. Full facilities ： Changing rooms and shady guarded areas. A comfortable environment for parents as well. This is an area where parents and children can enjoy a pleasant moment under the sun and in contact with sparkling water.


[Avilva ① ]

[Avilva➁ ]
* Other facilities include the "Wanpaku Arena" for free physical movement, "Keikoba" for music and dance practice, "Tsukuruva" for crafts and cooking, and a library. Tsukuruva," a library "Yomelva," and a study room "Manabiba" are also available, offering a variety of play and learning experiences.