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Bung Ta Lua Park
Photo: Adriaan Castermans · CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Adriaan Castermans · CC BY-SA 3.0 · 001 Bung Ta Lua Water Park - panoramio.jpg · 2011 (historical photo). Resized, converted to WebP/AVIF; display may crop. Resized versions use the same licence.

Parks & walks · Cycling · Family days

Bung Ta Lua Park

Bung Ta Lua is a public lakeside park in Nong Phai Lom, beside Suranari Camp.

Public recreation park

How to visit

Bring water and your own bicycle if planning to ride; a current rental service has not been verified. Follow signs for walking and cycling lanes. The map pin is on the north side of the park, not a surveyed gate.

1.6 km straight-line from Ya Mo · Photo & credit · CC BY-SA 3.0
Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo
Photo: กสิณธร ราชโอรส · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: กสิณธร ราชโอรส · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source · 2019 (historical photo). Resized, converted to WebP/AVIF; display may crop. Resized versions use the same licence.

Family days · Cycling

Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo

Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo is a large wildlife park on Ratchasima–Pak Thong Chai Road in Chai Mongkhon, south of the city.

Public zoo tickets

How to visit

Check the zoo’s current transport and bicycle-rental arrangements on arrival. Plan a separate trip south of the city; the waterpark has an additional ticket.

13.6 km straight-line from Ya Mo · Photo & credit · CC BY-SA 4.0
Khorat Fossil Museum
Photo: Wickanet · CC BY 3.0
Photo: Wickanet · CC BY 3.0 · Krok Duan Ha Museum 1.JPG · 2011 (historical photo). Resized, converted to WebP/AVIF; display may crop.

Museums · Family days

Khorat Fossil Museum

Khorat Fossil Museum brings petrified wood, ancient elephants and dinosaurs together at Ban Krok Duean Ha in Suranari.

Public museum · confirm the day’s programme

How to visit

Use the museum’s visitor information before travelling to Krok Duan Ha. Current ticket prices, opening days and film schedules were not independently confirmed. Allow a separate outing from central Korat.

15.1 km straight-line from Ya Mo · Photo & credit · CC BY 3.0

Swimming · Family days

Fantasia Lagoon · The Mall Korat

Fantasia Lagoon is the waterpark and swimming venue on the first floor of The Mall Korat.

Public day admission listed

How to visit

Go to Fantasia Lagoon on floor 1 of The Mall. Bring swimwear and check current prices and cap rules with 044-231-000. The directory’s January 2026 price is historical, so it is not used as today’s ticket price.

2.3 km straight-line from Ya Mo · Photo & credit · Copyright retained by the image owner

Swimming · Family days

The Lagoona Korat Zoo

The Lagoona is the family waterpark inside Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo in Chai Mongkhon.

Public tickets · zoo entry also required

How to visit

Bring a swimsuit and swim cap; the operator also offers rentals. Call 088-346-7133 to confirm the total admission for your group and today’s operating conditions. Children need adult supervision.

13.8 km straight-line from Ya Mo · Photo & credit · Copyright retained by the image owner

Swimming · Family days

S Club Korat

S Club is a heated saltwater swimming pool at The Space Condo in Ban Ko, on Suranarai Road.

Pool access offered · arrange a session

How to visit

Call 081-555-5913 or LINE @sclubkorat. Ask about individual entry, lesson-free swim times, swimwear requirements and the current fee. Address: 1203 Suranarai Road, The Space Condo.

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NARIT Observatory · Korat
Photo: JulladaNARIT · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: JulladaNARIT · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source · 2020 (historical photo). Resized, converted to WebP/AVIF; display may crop. Resized versions use the same licence.

Stargazing · Family days · Museums

NARIT Observatory · Korat

Korat’s public observatory sits within Suranaree University of Technology, combining astronomy displays with a planetarium.

Public exhibitions and ticketed planetarium

How to visit

Check NARIT’s current announcement or call 044-216-254 / 086-429-1489. The published planetarium price is 50 baht for adults and 30 for students; Public Night is free. Confirm your date before travelling, particularly in cloudy weather.

13.5 km straight-line from Ya Mo · Photo & credit · CC BY-SA 4.0
Map location of Phumirak Park 2Map
Photo credit

Parks & walks · Family days

Phumirak Park 2

Phumirak Park 2 is a municipal green space near Muk Montri Road on the western side of Korat.

Public recreation park

How to visit

Use the Muk Montri Road side of the city and follow the park’s own entrance signs. Opening hours, organized classes and bicycle permissions have not been confirmed; check on arrival. Bring water for a walk.

2.9 km straight-line from Ya Mo · Photo & credit · Copyright retained by source owner; no open licence established.
Nong Kae Chang Park
Photo: Hui Zhou · Google

Parks & walks · Family days

Nong Kae Chang Park

Nong Kae Chang Park is a neighbourhood green space near Wat Pa Salawan.

Public recreation park

How to visit

Follow signs for Nong Kae Chang near Wat Pa Salawan. Use the existing paths and check posted rules and access on arrival. No current bike hire, swimming access or scheduled classes have been verified.

2.7 km straight-line from Ya Mo · Photo & credit · Copyright retained by source owner; reuse licence not stated