This indoor playground turns kids into little parkour pros.
And we’re giving away free classes this week!
Some kids just love to do things that make your heart race a little. Climbing too high, jumping too far, running a little too fast – you know the feeling. While Bangkok has plenty of things to do with kids and indoor playgrounds where they can play it safe, The Movement Playground is where they can test their limits – safely.
The Movement Playground is a parkour playground packed with obstacles and challenges, but still designed to be kid friendly, with professional coaches so they can take risks without you constantly worrying about injuries.
As someone who barely works out (and gets tired just watching people exercise), I decided not to attempt the course myself. Instead, I stood on the sidelines watching a kids’ class in action and seeing them jump, climb and flip around was enough to get my adrenaline going. So here’s what I experienced.
We’re also giving away free classes! Just follow the instructions on our social media.
The Movement Playground: Details at a glance
Best for: Families with energetic kids who enjoy movement, climbing and obstacle challenges.
Where: Sukhumvit Soi 69, 10 minutes walk from BTS Phra Khanong, Bangkok. Call: 02-012-1557
How much: Classes start at B590 for a drop-in.
Opening hours: Weekdays midday–8pm; Sat 8:30am–6pm and Sun 8:30am–4pm
What is The Movement Playground?
Before we get into what this venue is all about, there’s something that often confuses people which is the difference between parkour and freerunning.
To put it simply, parkour is a French term derived from parcours, meaning path or route. The idea is to move through an environment as efficiently as possible whether through running, climbing, jumping and getting from one point to another using only your body.
What makes parkour interesting is that it doesn’t rely on equipment at all. It’s really just you and your body. The focus is on strength, control and agility as you jump over obstacles like walls or rooftops in an urban environment.
So we could say that parkour is the foundation, while freerunning is the more expressive version of it.
Established in 2017, the Movement Playground is the first in Thailand that specialises in parkour. The venue is run by experienced athlete coaches who have competed internationally and are fully certified. One of them is Julien Vigroux, a parkour athlete who has been practising the sport since he was 17.
But what I found really interesting is the name. The word “playground” says a lot. It’s not a place where you need to be a professional athlete to participate. It’s a space that welcomes people of all ages and skill levels to challenge themselves.
The space is filled with obstacles for kids to jump and climb. There are monkey bars, platforms, walls and structures of different heights where they can practise jumping, balancing and landing safely.
One thing that really surprised me was the floor. Unlike many kids playgrounds, there aren’t thick padded mats everywhere. The ground is actually concrete. At first that sounds a bit scary, right? But during the time I spent there, I didn’t see anyone get injured.
In a way, it makes the training feel more realistic. Kids learn how to control their movements and land properly. And that little bit of risk is exactly the kind of challenge that many kids love.
Tips for visitors: What to bring
One thing to keep in mind is that there’s no air conditioning in the space. So it’s best to book a class in the early morning or later in the afternoon when it’s not too hot. Even if you’re just there to watch your kids, I’d recommend wearing lightweight clothes.
While the venue does sell beverages, you can also bring your own water bottle. From my experience, if your kids are trying parkour for the first time, they might get tired pretty quickly. It might even help to bring a ya dom (Thai herbal inhaler) with you. Just in case they need a quick refresh.
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What to expect at The Movement Playground
Even though The Movement Playground offers an open gym for guests aged 15 and over, it isn’t a place where kids can just walk in and play freely. Instead, the venue offers structured classes for kids, teens and adults.
For younger children, there are Kids Parkour and the Parkour Academy Programme (aged 6–12), which follow a structured curriculum where they learn core movements like jumping, climbing, vaulting, rolling and balancing through progressive levels.
For older kids, Parkour Teen Classes (aged 13–15) help teens develop more advanced skills such as vaulting, climbing and controlled landings while building strength, agility and confidence.
There is also Freestyle Parkour, a more relaxed class where little ones can explore parkour basics at their own pace without tests or fixed schedules. Private classes are also available if your child prefers more focused training with a coach.
Freestyle Parkour
During my visit, I observed a non-academy freestyle class for teens. The group had three teenagers, two of whom were trying parkour for the first time.
The one-hour class started with a warm-up. They began with simple movements like wrist and ankle rotations before moving on to more intense exercises such as running backwards, sprinting and jumping across obstacles. Honestly, just watching the warm-up was enough to make me feel tired.
After that, the coach guided them through the obstacles, running, climbing structures, jumping and practising safe landing rolls.
Even though some of the kids were beginners, the coach was very patient. They helped adjust the kids’ body positions and guided them whenever they struggled with a movement.
Overall, I think The Movement Playground is worth visiting. If you’re unsure whether your child will enjoy parkour, the non-academy freestyle class is a good way to try it out first. With certified coaches guiding the classes, you can be sure your kids are in good hands. If I had a bit more energy, I might even join the class myself.
