The 5 Best Aqua Parks in Ireland to Visit Before School Starts

As summer winds down and the back-to-school rush looms, there’s no better time to take advantage of the sunny weather and treat your kids to a day of fun at one of Ireland’s fantastic outdoor aqua parks. Here’s a roundup of the top outdoor aqua parks in Ireland, perfect for an end-of-summer adventure!

These water parks offer everything from slides to lazy rivers, so you can have a day packed full of both excitement and relaxation for the whole family.

1. Inish Adventures

Location: Moville, Co. Donegal Website:Inish Adventures

Entry Price: €20 per person

Inish Adventures is home to an exhilarating waterpark in Ireland, featuring a giant inflatable assault course on the water. You can have fun jumping and sliding on the inflatable toys and see beautiful views. The best part? It’s for everyone—families, solo explorers, or a bunch of friends!

2. Splash Valley Aqua Park

Location: Mallow, County Cork Website:Splash Valley

Entry Price: €18 per person

Splash Valley Aqua Park in Mallow, Cork, has inflatable water slides, climbing frames, and obstacle courses. It’s a great spot for a family day out, with plenty of picnic areas around to relax post-swimming.

3. Baysports

Location: Hodson Bay, Athlone, County Westmeath Website:Baysports

Entry Price: €20 per person

Baysports is made up of the biggest collection of original, one off, award winning floating slides, rockers and challenges, entertaining and delighting people of all ages and abilities. No matter what the weather you will have fun here!

4. Dunmore East

Location: Dunmore East, County Waterford Website:Dunmore East Adventures

Entry Price: €23 per person

Dunmore Adventure is Ireland’s only WIBIT Wipeout Aquapark, which means it’s a unique water attraction featuring an inflatable obstacle course. It’s right in a sheltered cove, making it a must-visit spot when you’re exploring Ireland’s Ancient East. They’ve got it all: sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, archery, climbing, caving, and even the adrenaline rush of power fan freefall. 

5. West Lake Aqua Park

Location: Kilrush, Co. Clare Website:West Lake Aqua Park

Entry Price: €20 per person

West Lake Aqua Park offers a fantastic water adventure in Ireland that suits everyone. This is where you can bounce around a massive inflatable obstacle course, going from one island to another. The water park’s Everest Island is where the real excitement happens among the five islands there—it’s a total blast! If you’re coming with little ones, they can also have a great time at the Kiddy Splash Park.