In October 2024, a client from Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, approached the POKIDDO team with a clear goal: to create a 419-square-meter indoor kids’ playground inside a local shopping mall, Cmall. The venue aimed to cater primarily to children, integrating sports, entertainment, and parent-child interaction.
Client Profile: The client was optimistic about the trend of upgraded spending on children's entertainment but lacked professional experience in the playground industry.
Core Challenges:
How to deliver rich experiences within a limited space?
How to balance child safety, entertainment value, and commercial returns?
How to achieve rapid launch while controlling overall investment risks?
As East Africa's economic hub and an international city, Nairobi exhibits the following market characteristics:
Young Population: Over 60% of residents are under 25, with a growing number of children in families.
Rising Middle Class: Accelerated urbanization and increasing dual-income households have strengthened willingness to spend on family entertainment.
Expansion of Commercial Complexes: Shopping malls have become primary weekend destinations for families, yet high-quality children's entertainment options remain scarce.
Strong Safety Demand: Parents increasingly prioritize safety, hygiene, and educational value in children's activity spaces.
In this context, a safe, professional, and fun indoor children's sports park meets the market's need for differentiated offerings.
On October 30, 2024, after in-depth communication, the POKIDDO design team submitted the first version of renderings and layout plans.
Design Highlights:
Zoned Layout: The 419㎡ space was divided into functional modules: a toddler zone, teen climbing area, interactive trampoline zone, and more.
3.7m Professional Bouldering Wall + Artistic Climbing Features, ensuring both safety and visual appeal.
Aerial Ropes Course and Slam Dunk Trampoline Zone, designed for high-energy sports experiences for older children.
Client Feedback: "The renderings impressed us immediately—they perfectly captured the three key points we wanted: safety, fun, and aesthetic appeal."
Global Safety Compliance
All equipment meets EU EN 1176 and U.S. ASTM F1487 standards.
Structures use high-strength galvanized steel pipes, rust-resistant and durable.
Soft padding materials are fire-retardant, eco-friendly, and easy-to-clean EPE/XPE.
Safety-Optimized Functional Zones
Toddler Zone: Fully padded flooring + anti-collision barriers, under 1.2m height for parental supervision.
Climbing Zone: The 3.7m bouldering wall features professional auto-belays, with climbing holds fixed by anti-detachment bolts.
Trampoline Zone: Sectioned design to prevent collisions; fully covered springs and stable net structures.
Aerial Course: All connection points have dual safety locks; safety ropes support up to 2 tons.
Operational Safety Support
Provision of safety operation manuals and emergency protocols.
Recommendations for certified staff and access to POKIDDO’s online training system.
After nearly four months of detailed communication, plan adjustments, and funding preparation, the client officially signed the POKIDDO Light-Brand Franchise agreement on March 10, 2025, paying the deposit.
Cooperation Model: Light-Brand Franchise + Turnkey Design + Custom Equipment Production + Installation Supervision + Operational Training
On April 16, 2025, all custom kids park playground equipment passed stringent quality inspections after production at POKIDDO’s 36,000㎡ manufacturing base in Wenzhou, China.
July 2025: Equipment shipped from Ningbo Port, China, to Mombasa Port, Kenya.
October 15, 2025: A two-member POKIDDO installation team arrived in Nairobi for on-site supervision.
November 15, 2025: Equipment installation and system debugging completed within one month.
Client Review: "The professionalism and efficiency of the Chinese team were impressive. On-site management was well-organized, and communication was smooth."
In December 2025, the project opened as scheduled, quickly becoming a weekend hotspot for local families.
Operational Highlights (First Month):
Peak weekend daily footfall exceeded 100 visitors.
Membership conversion rate surpassed 35%.
Client Feedback: "POKIDDO provided not just equipment but a complete operational model and ongoing support. We saw a clear return path within the first month."
Turnkey Solution Capability: End-to-end service from design to opening, lowering entry barriers for cross-industry investors.
High-Efficiency Small-Space Model: Rich experiences achieved within 419㎡, exceeding expectations for space productivity.
Reliable Cross-Border Delivery: Standardized processes from production, shipping, and installation to training ensure controllable risks.
International Safety Standards: Compliance with European and American standards gives parents peace of mind and simplifies operations.
Brand Empowerment Value: Light-franchise model provides brand influence, operational systems, and continuous content updates.
Why Choose Pokiddo?
✅ All-Age Appeal – Attractions for kids, teens, and adults
✅ Safety-Certified – Compliant with EU trampoline, slide, and climbing norms
✅ Dynamic Layout – Smart zoning + real-time crowd management
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