This article will give you the most up to date guide, of the best Ipswich Water Parks!
Ipswich has loads of amazing water parks and swimming pools that are sure to keep you and your family cool and happy this summer!
Keeping the kids cooped up inside in the air conditioning can drive you batty. We’ve got the perfect solution – with our handy guide on the best water parks and swimming pools in the Ipswich area. And best of all – some of them are even free!
Ipswich water parks
Ipswich has two stand-out water parks on offer just 30 minutes from the Brisbane CBD:
Robelle Domain
This water park in Springfield has a huge playground with a café built into the middle and a plethora of brilliant features and facilities. Where else in Ipswich could you find waterfalls, water cascades, and a great water play area for the kids? Once they’ve had their fill of swimming and splashing about, they can dry off in the great interactive playground, take a tree top walk, or have a wander through the exhibition gardens. With shady picnic spots, bring a packed lunch or buy something from the café and make a day out of it.
Find out more about Robelle Domain here.
Orion Lagoon
Next door to the Robelle Domain is the Orion Lagoon. Situated within Orion Springfield Central and the newest stage of the huge Robelle Domain parklands, Orion Lagoon has a vast expanse of shallow pools and water features. Let the kids burn off some excess energy while you have a cuppa at the Lagoon Café. There are lifeguards on duty during summer from 5 am to 9 pm, so you have plenty of time to take it easy. The best part? It’s free!
Darlington Parklands, Yarrabilba
Darlington Parklands has an amazing water play area with shallow pools, splash pools, and interconnected streams and fountains. They also have a playground and additional facilities like a basketball court, fitness equipment and electric BBQs.
Location: 47 – 125 Yarrabilba Drive, Yarrabilba
Bob Gamble Park, River Heart Parklands
River Heart Parklands is a widely-recognised and commended leisure facility, including large water features, streams, a zero-depth water park, interactive water jets, and children’s playgrounds.
Location: 2 Blackall Street, Ipswich
Flagstone Water Park
Facilities at the Flagstone water play area include:
- A 10-metre high treehouse-style structure with waterfalls and spiral staircase (our top image)
- Two other smaller tree-shaped with water features
- A ‘zero-depth’ watercourse through the play area with jets, bubblers and blasters
- Shade structures, tables and seating
Location: Flagstone Regional Park, Flagstonian Drive, Undullah
Splash ‘n’ Play Adventure Park
With its streams and jets of bubbling water, climbing adventures and sun-safe sails, Providence’s Splash ‘n’ Play waterpark and outdoor adventure playground is fun for everyone from toddlers to teens. Fire up one of the BBQs and make a day of it or pick up a treat from the nearby café while you keep an eye on the kids.
Location: 6 Amity Way, South Ripley
Swimming pools and aquatic centres in Ipswich
Ipswich also has a number of public pools and aquatic centres that offer a variety of activities for the whole family. These include:
- Bundama Swim Centre
- Georgie Conway Leichhardt Community Swim Centre
- Goodna Aquatic Centre
- Rosewood Swim Centre
These pools offer 25-metre lap pools which are heated in the winter, learn-to-swim programs for babies right through to adults, play pools for the kids, mushroom fountains, and even water cannons. These public pools have small admission fees and plenty of room for the kids to play, or for picnics.
For more information on Ipswich water parks and swimming pool, check out the Ipswich City Council website.
For more ideas on what to do in Ipswich with the kids, check out our things to do!
Looking for water parks in Brisbane? There are plenty there too!
