Explore the Park
One site, many worlds — heritage monuments, galleries, gardens, stages and Lagos' favourite food court.
Art & Culture
Wole Soyinka Art Gallery
A beautiful two-floor gallery named after the Nobel Laureate, hosting a diverse collection of Nigerian artworks, rotating exhibitions, creative workshops and a home for local talent.
- Rotating exhibitions of painting, sculpture and mixed media
- The museum & resource centre, with colonial-era records
- Artist talks, workshops and children's art corners
Nature & Recreation
Gardens, Lawns & Chill Zones
A serene abode for contemplation and interaction in the middle of downtown Lagos. Wander the pond & bridge, the fountain garden, and the green open spaces that make the park the city's peaceful escape.
- The pond & bridge and fountain gardens
- Open lawns for picnics, reading and lazy Sundays
- Table tennis and games areas
Food & Leisure
The Food Court
Local grills, small chops, suya and cold drinks under string lights — the food court and bars stay buzzing long after the sun goes down, especially on event nights and Sundays.
- Nigerian grills, seafood and small chops
- Bars and lounge seating under the trees
- Food & Leisure Sundays with live highlife
New Heights
WAF Skatepark
Opened in March 2024, WAF is Nigeria's first skatepark — a concrete playground inside a 19th-century prison ground, and proof that this site keeps rewriting its own story.
- Nigeria's first purpose-built skatepark
- Youth skate sessions and community events
- Open during regular park hours