best pools and water play in melbourne’s north

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Looking for the best water play spots in Melbourne’s North? Discover outdoor pools, splash parks and playgrounds with water features – perfect for cooling off with the kids this summer.

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hilltop playground and splash park, doreen
hilltop playground and splash park, doreen

Hilltop Playground is a new gem! This park really has it all and caters beautifully for all ages. It includes slides, swings, climbing frames and a trampoline, as well as unique nature play elements like logs, boulders and paths to explore. Plus the splash zone is a fun interactive area for the warmer months.

royal park natureplay playground, parkville
royal park natureplay playground, parkville

Nearby to Melbourne Zoo, you will find this expansive park with water play zones, climbing structures, slides and shady trees, with a lovely city view to enjoy as you relax in nature.

mitchell avenue splash park, wangaratta
mitchell avenue splash park, wangaratta

When heading up to Victoria’s High Country in the warmer months, Mamma’s crew loves a stop off at Mitchell Avenue Splash Park in Wangaratta. Scattered along the ground are spraying arches to run through, mushroom shaped fountains that toddlers will love, a water channel, water shooters and a dragonfly shaped shower. 

livvi's place anzac park play space, craigieburn
livvi's place anzac park play space, craigieburn

Anzac Park in Craigieburn: Where endless fun meets family-friendly amenities for a perfect day out! In another fenced-off section, you will find a super cool splash park that is activated by pressing two different buttons. Awesome fun!!  

frontier park, rockbank
frontier park, rockbank

Look at that! Rainbow soft fall, water play and giant towers...welcome to Frontier Park in Rockbank.

hadfield adventure playground and splash park, wallan
hadfield adventure playground and splash park, wallan

This place has EVERYTHING. This brilliant community playground is so much fun and even has a water park!

citadel park playground, glenroy
citadel park playground, glenroy

It’s FENCED, there is WATER PLAY, shaded picnic tables, fitness equipment, an in-ground trampoline, a triple swing set and a climbing frame. The kids will love this!

all abilities play space and splash park, mill park
all abilities play space and splash park, mill 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.

long gully splash park, long gully
long gully splash park, long gully

‘Gold Rush’ themed Long Gully Splash Park is super cute and has everything you could need!

kyneton community park and water play, kyneton
kyneton community park and water play, kyneton

Wow this park is so perfect and has so much character!! And it features a crown jewel in the form of an epic water play splash pad area!!

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oak park sports and aquatic centre - oak park
oak park sports and aquatic centre - oak park

It’s BIG and full of water fun! Oak Park pool is an absolute winner for summer!

pascoe vale outdoor pool, pascoe vale
pascoe vale outdoor pool, pascoe vale

Sun is here and it’s time for some outdoor fun!

queens park swimming pool, moonee ponds
queens park swimming pool, moonee ponds

Queens Park Swimming Pool is a wonderful outdoor pool - complete with kiddie pool, banana lounges and giant gums casting shade over the grass.

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northcote aquatic and recreation centre, northcote
northcote aquatic and recreation centre, northcote

Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Northcote is the perfect all-weather adventure!

coburg leisure centre, coburg
coburg leisure centre, coburg

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.

thomastown recreation & aquatic centre, thomastown
thomastown recreation & aquatic centre, thomastown

We head to Thomastown Recreation & Aquatic Centre when it’s raining or when it’s too hot to be outside and everything in between!

brunswick baths, brunswick
brunswick baths, brunswick

Brunswick Baths has something for everyone and for all weather!

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funfields, whittlesea
funfields, whittlesea

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.

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kyabram fauna park splash park

Kyabram Fauna Park has just opened their newest attraction… a huge 580-square-metre Splash Park!
Shaped like a broad-shelled turtle, the new water-play space gives families a fun way to cool off after enjoying the wildlife habitats and trails, which also feature upgraded facilities and new animals!