The best pools in Melbourne’s north to help you cool down this summer
From giant water slides to quiet spas, when it comes time to finding the perfect spot to cool off in the northern suburbs, Leader has you covered. Here are the top pools to splash into this summer.
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There’s no better place to be as the mercury rises in Melbourne than splashing around in some water.
And if you’re in Melbourne’s north, these are the best places to go to get some summer relief.
WATERMARC
1 Flintoff St, Greensborough
This world-class facility offers lots of fun for all ages. Children will be entertained for hours thanks to the Tantrum Alley Water Slide and Adventure Playground.
Over the holidays, a giant pool inflatable will be available on some days for kids to enjoy.
Adults looking to work on their fitness will be well equipped with an indoor 50m Olympic swimming pool.
FAST FACTS
– 50m and 25m pools
– learn-to-swim pool
– leisure and toddler pools
– warm-water program pool
– spa
– steam and sauna room
– water slide
– adventure playground
– pool inflatables
BRUNSWICK BATHS
14 Dawson St, Brunswick
Even though this facility was originally built in 1913, it has remained one of the best pools around. The year-round centre boasts a 50m heated outdoor pool and a Splashpad for the little ones. Its water play pool area has plenty of slides and water cannons for kids to enjoy.
FAST FACTS
– 50m heated outdoor pool
– 20m heated indoor pool
– water play pool
– kids’ splashpad
– spa, sauna and steam room
FUNFIELDS THEME PARK
2365 Plenty Rd, Whittlesea
Fun is in the name of this popular park full of rides and attractions. Little ones will be lining up for Birdy Cove, a safe water play area built specially for toddlers with slides, platforms and water jets set in a tropical jungle. For those a little older, there are plenty of water slides available – depending on how brave you are.
FAST FACTS
– Birdy Cove and Paddle Pool
– Volcano Beach heated wave pool
– Blackout Water slide
– Splashdown Water slide
– Wipe Out Water slide
– Plenty of other wild rides and attractions
SPLASH AQUA PARK AND LEISURE CENTRE
60 Central Park Ave, Craigieburn
If slides and rides aren’t your thing, this centre in Craigieburn has you covered. With three indoor pool areas, there is something for everyone. The Olympic-sized pool has eight lanes and wheelchair accessible areas, the warm-water pool is perfect for relaxing those aching muscles and the leisure and swim school pool is the way to go for general water play.
FAST FACTS
– Olympic pool with 25m and 50m options
– Warm-water pool
– Leisure and Swim School pool
– Spas
– Sauna
– Steam room
– Water slides
– Kids Aqua Play Zone