When the weather warms up and the kids are looking for somewhere to cool down, the Splash Park at Des Renford Leisure Centre (DRLC) in Maroubra is a great local option for families.
Designed especially with younger children in mind, the colourful water-play area gives kids a place to splash, climb, spray and play while parents and carers can stay close by.
It’s one of those handy Eastern Suburbs spots worth remembering when you’re looking for an easy activity on a warm day.
Water Play Made for Kids
Forget simply dipping your toes in the toddler pool — the Splash Park turns a trip to the leisure centre into a water-play adventure.
Kids can discover a range of interactive water features, including:
- Slides
- Water sprays
- Spiral tunnel
- Fun-brella
- Sneaky soaker
- Surf cannon
- Surfboard
- Dump bucket
For little ones who love water, there’s plenty to keep them busy moving between the different sprays and play features.
And, of course, there’s always the anticipation of waiting for that dump bucket to fill before everyone underneath gets completely soaked!
A Great Option for Younger Families
One of the things we love about splash parks is that children don’t necessarily need to be confident swimmers to enjoy playing around water.
Rather than being all about swimming laps or heading into deeper water, the focus here is on interactive water play.
That makes it particularly appealing for families with younger children who simply want to splash around and have fun.
Parents and carers should, of course, continue to actively supervise children around water at all times.
There’s Space for Parents Too
Anyone who has spent an afternoon following a toddler around a water park knows that seating is important!
The Splash Park was designed with landscaping and dedicated seating areas for parents and carers, making it easier to supervise while the kids enjoy the water.
Pack the swimmers, towels, hats and sunscreen and make an outing of it.
A Splash Park Designed to Save Water
There’s also some clever technology working behind the scenes.
The Splash Park was designed with water conservation in mind and uses a water circulation system that recycles and reuses water.
The system was designed to allow up to 95% of used water to be recovered, reducing the amount of water required to operate the play area.
It’s a particularly welcome feature for a facility whose entire purpose is letting kids spray water everywhere!
Add It to Your Warm-Weather List
Sydney summers can bring plenty of days when the question becomes: where can we take the kids to cool down?
The Splash Park at Des Renford Leisure Centre is worth adding to your list alongside local beaches, ocean pools and playgrounds.
It’s particularly useful for families who want the fun of water play in a dedicated leisure-centre environment.
And because it’s part of DRLC, families can potentially combine their splash park visit with the centre’s other swimming and recreation facilities.
Before You Go
As opening times, entry conditions and access to aquatic facilities can change, we recommend checking the Des Renford Leisure Centre website before heading out, particularly during school holidays, public holidays or periods of maintenance.
Don’t forget:
- Swimmers
- Towels
- Sunscreen
- Hats
- Water bottles
- A change of clothes for the kids
And perhaps a change of clothes for Mum or Dad too — because standing next to a child operating a water cannon rarely ends well.
If you’re looking for a fun way to cool the kids down without travelling far from home, Des Renford Leisure Centre’s Splash Park in Maroubra is one to keep on your family’s summer activity list.
