Machakos people's park was launched on February,7th 2014 by Machakos county governor Dr Alfred Nganga Mutua.

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Since then, the park has been a premier festival destination since its mega launch.

It is located only 6.2KM from Machakos town via Wote road and has one of Africa's largest amphitheatres which has hosted numerous events like the Groove awards tour, Chrome mega-bash, The annual Uhai festivals, Hakuna Matata festivals, Tanzania's bongo star Ali Kiba show among others.

Its serene location brings a picturesque and breathtaking scenery with the Maruba dam providing the backdrop of the lush scenery.

The park is clean with clean washrooms, bathrooms fitted with CCTV cameras and enough clean water and two restaurants to make sure all guests are comfortable and enjoy their stay in the park.

Below are some of the most interesting things you can enjoy doing when you visit the park.

1.Zip lining.

There is a zip lining tower in the park. 

2. Boat riding at the Maruba dam.

3. Celebrate birthdays, graduations and hold weddings in the park.

4. Swinging.

Especially the kids will have fun. There are lots of kids games including bouncing castles, face painting, swinging etc.

5.Play football.

The safe park playground can host your team for a match.

6. Swimming.

The park has a swimming pool.

7.Learning.

The park has a space for modern farming, energy and water harvesting etc where people go to learn new skills 

8.Sun basking

Just laying on the green grass and feeling the rays of sun hit your body its fun.

9.Food and drinks.

There are restaurants in the park for which make good foods and sell both alcoholic and  non_alcoholic drinks.

10. Go enjoy the Miniature golf, Horse riding, Camel riding and biking.

Above are just but a few things you can do in the park.

Welcome to Machakos people's park; A perfect balance of fun in nature and the place to be.