SPLASH PARKS AND PADDLING POOLS

Set in the beautiful surroundings of Christchurch Quay, the enclosed splash park and shallow paddling pool has water jets and sprays, a water play pump, channels, sluices, 3D fishy friends and a durable rubber flooring.

Next to the splash park is a lovely play park and plenty of space for the kids to run around. 

Facilities & Parking:
• There are several pay and display car parks near the Quay.
• Public toilet and baby change facilities are nearby.
• A café and restaurant can be found on the Quay plus there's plenty more in the town which is within walking distance.

Address: Christchurch Quay, Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1BY

Website: Christchurch Town Council

You will find the splash fountains within the beautiful Walled Garden and on a sunny day you will be able to hear the screams of happy children all the way from the car park!  Upton Country Park also has lots of scenic walks and wooden play areas making it a great place to spend the day. 

Fountains are normally turned on from 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm from May to September when the weather is nice. 

Facilities & Parking:
• Parking charges apply however entry to the Country Park is free.
• Public toilets and baby change facilities are nearby.
• There is a café selling light lunches, cake and ice creams within the garden and a kiosk selling drinks and ice creams by Upton House.

Address: Upton Country Park, Poole Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ

Website: Upton Country Park 

The water play feature comprises of a network of channels, dams, sluices and pumps all set within an enclosed play area.

Facilities & Parking:
• Free parking on some nearby roads or there’s a small pay and display car park near the bottom of the hill on Boscombe Pier approach.
• There are public toilets and baby change facilities at the top of the gardens by the totem poles.
• There are several eateries and take aways near Boscombe Pier plus a cafe in the park.

Address: Boscombe Chine Gardens, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 1BL

Website: Boscombe Chine Gardens

This is a very popular paddling pool which sits within an enclosed play park ensuring the kids will be entertained for hours!

Facilities & Parking:
• Free parking on side roads.
• Public toilet facilities are nearby.
• There is a café by the pool selling snacks, drinks and ice creams.

Address: Redhill Park, Redhill Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 2SW

Website: Bournemouth Council

The outdoor Parkland at the Littledown Centre has a fantastic paddling pool which sits alongside a large enclosed play park.

Within the Parkland you will also find plenty of green space to explore, a large pond, wildlife and a miniature railway which is usually open on Wednesdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.   

Facilities & Parking:
• Free parking in certain areas at The Littledown for up to 3 hours.
• Public toilet facilities are nearby.
• The park kiosk sells snacks, drinks and ice creams or the restaurant inside the sports centre offers a wider selection of food.

Address: Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX

Website: BCP Council

The sprinklers at Pier Approach have proved very popular since they opened a couple of years ago and with the beach only a stone’s throw away you’ll have a fantastic day of wet fun.

The fountains are traditionally turned on from May to September when the weather is nice.

Facilities & Parking:
• There are several pay and display car parks nearby.
• Public toilets and baby change facilities are at the entrance to Bournemouth Pier.
• There’s plenty of restaurants, take aways and kiosks nearby or visit Key West Bar and Grill on Bournemouth Pier for a varied menu including kids meals.

Address: Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5AA

Website: Bournemouth Tourism

This large shallow paddling pool and play park is perfect for big and little kids and all within a fenced area with gates.  The park is set by the water’s edge and fantastic for a picturesque walk alongside the beach huts.

Facilities & Parking:
• There’s a small pay and display car park or free parking on some of the nearby side roads.
• Public toilets are located next to the café. 
• The café sells light lunches, snacks, drinks and ice creams.

Address: Hamworthy Park, Lulworth Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4DH

Website: Poole Council
Facebook: Friends of Hamworthy Park

Brewery Square is a wonderful place to visit with eateries, shops and all year round family friendly events.  In the middle of the Square is a set of fountains which children will enjoy running through and cooling down on a hot day. 

Fountains are on daily from May, 11am - 4pm and 6pm to 8pm.

Facilities & Parking:
• There are several pay and display car parks nearby.
• Public toilets and baby change facilities are nearby.
• There are plenty of eateries surrounding the fountains including Pizza Express, Nando's, Wagamama and Creams.

Address: Brewery Square, 21 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QR

Website: Brewery Square

The shallow paddling pool and sandpit are set within a fenced area which is adjacent to Weymouth beach.  Greenhill Gardens has tennis courts, a putting green and beautiful flowers.  

Facilities & Parking:
• During the summer months there is a kiosk café on the Esplanade for food and drinks.
• Toilet facilities are a short walk along the Esplanade to the tennis courts area and up the steps near another café.  This café is open all year round and has a good menu.
• A pay and display car park can be found at Lodmoor Country Park nearby.

Address: Greenhill Gardens, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7TH

Website: Friends of Greenhill Gardens

The award-winning gardens are located just a few minutes walk from the town centre.  Within the enclosed play park you’ll find a splash pad where jets of water jump out of the ground ready for the children to dodge and run through.

Facilities & Parking:
• Road parking is nearby however time restrictions may apply. Public pay and display car parks are all within easy walking distance.
• The Kiosk nearby sells light snacks and drinks
• Public toilets are found within the gardens near the Kiosk

Address: Cornwall Rd, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1RG

Website: Dorchester Town Council
Facebook: Dorchester Borough Gardens

The Weymouth SEA LIFE Splash Zone is fantastic and suitable for children of all ages with water fountains and jets plus a paddling pool and slide.

There’s plenty more to do and see for the day with lots of marine zones plus the amazing Caribbean Cove play area. 

Address: Weymouth SEA LIFE, Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX

Website: SEALIFE Weymouth Adventure Park    

Farmer Palmers has an interactive water play area where the children can pump the water and watch it flow.  But keep an eye out for the buttons which shoot out a shower of water!

Farmer Palmers is one of Dorset’s best attractions and much loved local families.  Other than the water feature you will find play barns, ride on tractors, bouncy castles, indoor soft play, bumpy tractor trailer rides, dinosaurs on the woodland walk and a daily activity timetable which includes bottle feeding the guinea pig handling.

Address: Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6EU

Website: Farmer Palmers

The Dorset Adventure Park is spread over two beautiful lakes overlooking Corfe Castle.  The course includes slides, a trampoline, gladiator rings, jumps, balance beams and lots more.

Address: Dorset Adventure Park, Studland Road, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5JG

Website: Dorset Adventure Park