Solomon Lar Amusement Park
Jos North, Plateau State
Family recreation park in central Jos with gardens, rides and open leisure grounds.
Visiting information
- Address
- Jos North, Plateau State
- Opening information
- Open daily; entry fees apply and are modest.
- Accessibility
- Largely flat and level throughout, with wide paths between the gardens.
- Suggested time
- 2–3 hours
About this place
Set in the heart of Jos, the park named for the former Plateau State governor is the city's main public leisure ground. Lawns, shaded gardens, children's rides and small refreshment stands fill the site, and it is busiest at weekends and public holidays when families come out in the Plateau's mild afternoons.
District profile
Jos North
Jos North holds the centre of Jos, the highland capital that sits above 1,200 metres and stays cooler than anywhere else in Nigeria.
Why stay here: The National Museum complex, the wildlife park and the city's main civic gardens are all within this one district.
Atmosphere: Cool, elevated and green, with granite outcrops framing the skyline.
Distances within the city are short; local taxis are the usual option and journeys are best made in daylight.
Airport journey
- Arrival airportYakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), Heipang
- Travel time45–60 minutes to central Jos
- Recommended routeHeipang → Bukuru → Jos city centre
- Traffic informationLight.
- Ride hailing optionsLimited; local taxis are the norm.
- Hotel airport pickupArrange a car through your accommodation.
Nearby attractions
More to explore around Jos North and the wider Plateau State.
- National Museum Jos Jos NorthHome to one of Nigeria's finest archaeological collections, showcasing Nok terracotta sculptures and Plateau's cultural heritage. 1.5–2 hours
Jos Wildlife Park Jos NorthOne of Nigeria's oldest wildlife parks, with lions, hyenas, monkeys, antelopes, reptiles and shaded picnic grounds. 2–3 hours
Nok Cultural Heritage Jos NorthThe story of the ancient Nok civilisation, told through Plateau's museum collections and archaeological record. 1.5–2 hours
Shere Hills Jos EastA granite range east of Jos, among the highest ground in Nigeria, with hiking routes and long panoramic views. Half a day
Rayfield Resort Jos SouthLakeside resort on the old mining ponds south of Jos, known for boating, horse riding and quiet lawns. Half a day
Assop Falls RiyomPlateau's best-known waterfall, dropping beside the Jos–Abuja highway into a rock-walled pool. 2–3 hours
Riyom Rock Formation RiyomA balancing stack of granite boulders beside the Jos–Abuja road, and one of Nigeria's most photographed natural landmarks. Half a day
Kurra Falls Barkin LadiA quiet waterfall and reservoir landscape in Barkin Ladi, long associated with the Plateau's early hydro scheme. 2–3 hours
Recommended district
Jos North
The National Museum complex, the wildlife park and the city's main civic gardens are all within this one district.
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Sources and verification
Status: Under Review. Last reviewed 2026-08-06.
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