When the mercury starts soaring, families across the ACT have only one thing on their mind: how to cool the kids down! Forget just reaching for the ice blocks. Luckily, our city is packed with fantastic water play options. They are perfect for little ones and big kids alike. You just need to know where to go!
If you are looking for free and fabulous fun, Canberra’s playgrounds have truly stepped up their game. These public parks are awesome because they mix playground equipment with that essential cooling spray. Just pack a towel and a change of clothes. You will be set for hours of fun!
- Boundless Playground – Parkes
- A popular all-abilities playground featuring water jets and a water cannon/jet area that operates during the warmer months.
- Weston Park – Yarralumla
- Seasonal wading pool, as well as an exclusive water area for imaginative play
- Denman Village Park – Denman Prospect
- Astronomy-themed playground has its own splash pad with several different-sized fountains.
- Ruth Park – Coombs
- A modern playground that includes a water pump for water play.
- Blue Poles Park – Whitlam
- water play area where the water is reused by funnelling it into the root zones of trees within the playground.
- LESS @ Dairy Road – Fyshwick
- Purpose-built garden blending nature, concrete, and water, where kids can follow and splash through a path of water
For those times when you need guaranteed water fun, even outside of summer, our indoor aquatic centres are lifesavers. Locations boast heated indoor splash parks, dumping buckets, water guns, and sprays. The kids can enjoy a full-on water adventure while staying warm and safe indoors. This is ideal for toddlers and pre-schoolers wanting a gentle splash.
- Gungahlin Leisure Centre
- Stromlo Leisure Centre
- Dickson Pool
For the older children (ages 5 and up), the Canberra Aqua Park on Lake Burley Griffin is an absolute blast. They can climb, slip, and slide over a giant inflatable obstacle course floating on the water.
Whether you are visiting, or living right here in Canberra, there’s a water adventure waiting for you. Get ready to put on your swimmers and make some memories. Time to make a splash!