A life-size Transformer stands tall in the bumper car arena at Jumping Go in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Nov. 7, 2023. (Christopher Green)
Spring in South Korea can be rainy, and if the damp weather is keeping your children indoors, you might try Jumping Go, a perfect place for kids to run around, meet other kids and have fun.
Jumping Go is in the heart of Sosabeol, a Pyeongtaek neighborhood with tons of restaurants, shops and fun activities. Its name suggests the place is all trampolines, and it has a few, but it’s more than that.
The indoor park takes up the entire fourth floor of a shopping complex. A life-size statue of a character from the “Transformer” film series will greet you as you enter; surrounding it are child-size bumper cars to get your young racer started.
When you arrive, you must exchange your shoes for sandals the venue provides. Lockers are available for your important items.
Arcade games stand ready at Jumping Go in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Nov. 7, 2023. (Christopher Green)
Jumping Go also offers virtual reality games, an arcade and a huge jungle gym.
While the kiddos are exploring those activities, parents may sample the snacks and coffee at the café.
A large trampoline area is broken into age-appropriate trampolines to keep the smaller children safe.
Jumping Go has everything you need for a great afternoon.
This park is a paradise for your little ones, so next time you feel housebound, give Jumping Go a try.
On the QT
Address: 120-66 Bijeon-dong, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
Directions: A 30-minute drive from Osan Air Base and 25 minutes from Camp Humphreys.
Times: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; closed Mondays.
Costs: Children’s admission is 8,000 won for one hour, or $5.95, 13,000 won for two hours and 18,000 won for three hours. Adult admission is 3,000 won. Another 1,500 won every 10 minutes over the time limits.
Food: Snacks and drinks in the fourth-floor Jumping Go café; the building’s first floor has several restaurants.
Information: 031-654-8688
