water play in melbourne's north
/ Rebekah BeareRemember as a kid, those endless warm days immersed in, or playing in water? Re-discover some of your favourites spots or uncover somewhere new with some splashtatic places to enjoy all sorts of water play. From the slippery slides and aqua playgrounds to the hugely popular water parks popping up here and there. These are Mamma's Hot Spots for water play - in no particular order! Now, all you have to do is take your pick and when the weather is fine - let's water play!
Queens Park Swimming Pool is a wonderful outdoor pool - complete with kiddie pool, banana lounges and giant gums casting shade over the grass.
On the plateau of Mount Buffalo, the still cool waters of Lake Catani stretch out, inviting you to jump on the kayak, paddle at the shore or bask by the bank.
Such an iconic Melbourne spot with the perfect toddler pool set up for a family swim and barbeque!
It’s NEW, It’s BIG and full of water fun! Oak Park pools have opened and we just can’t get enough.
This is a great pool, Mamma used to spend hours doing laps here pre-kids and now for the family - it is an excellent option! If you have never been here you must give it a go this summer!
Summer days are made for pool hangs and splashing about at Coburg Olympic Swimming Pool
If you’re wanting to take your little one for a swim but worry an indoor pool might be too overwhelming or stressful, then head to Coburg Leisure Centre. There’s only 3 pools available to use here, for varying ages and abilities, and they are all heated! The baby splash pool has walk-in access and tipping buckets for water fun (If you’d like them on, just ask the staff). Next to it you’ll find a small learner pool and for the confident swimmers there’s a 25m lap pool.
Attention Mammas! Brimbank has a new Aquatic and Wellness Centre, and our verdict is in - it’s AMAZING!
We head to Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre when it’s raining or when it’s too hot to be outside and everything in between!
Every road trip needs great towns to visit along the way and Benalla has everything including this amazing SPLASH PARK! This FREE water play is wonderful during the hot summer days in Victoria’s High Country and lots of fun for the family on a road trip in the North East.
Every summer holiday destination needs a lake that can help bring the temperature down and Beechworth has Lake Sambell. This used to be the site of a gold mine (along with most places in the area!) and now is a family friendly lake that you’ll all enjoy.
Slip on a rashie and hat and head to the funnest summer adventure destination in Melbourne - Funfields! Waterslides, theme park, splash park and more - this is a FANTASTIC family friendly day out, suited to all ages.
This place has EVERYTHING. This brilliant community playground is so much fun and even has a water park!
This incredible northside playground and splash park has been so thoughtfully designed, with careful consultation from local kids and community groups. It’s wonderfully spacious and spread out into zones with play options to suit all ages and abilities.
‘Gold Rush’ themed Long Gully Splash Park is super cute and has everything you could need!