Aquatic playground popular at City of Geelong’s Splashdown facility

Since opening last year, the news Splash Park aquatic playground has proved a popular addition to the City of Great Geelong’s Splashdown facility in the community of Whittington.

Unveiled to mark the facility’s 30th birthday in September, the $850,000 attraction caters for toddlers and young children under 10 years of age.

It features two small waterslides, ideal for children who aren’t yet tall enough to ride Splashdown’s existing four-storey waterslide, as well as water fountains and a larger enclosed slide.

City of Greater Geelong’s Manager Leisure and Recreation Services Malcolm Kuhn said the new equipment would greatly improve the range of aquatic facilities offered at the centre for toddlers and children.

Kuhn advised “the new facilities will help young children continue to build their confidence around water in a fun and interactive environment.

“We have more than 1,000 children currently enrolled in our weekly Swim and Survive lessons at Splashdown and the splash park will help more young children learn to be safe around water, while also having fun.”

The installation features products from US-based Rain Drop Products, installed by Australian agent Farley Pools.

Farley Pools are set to undertake a $1.4 million Rain Drop installation at Ripples Leisure Centre Penrith.

Images: Aquatic fun at the City of Great Geelong’s Splashdown facility

18th February 2018 - DEMISE OF GEELONG WATERWORLD’S WATERSLIDES A STEP TOWARD NORTHERN ARC HEALTH AND WELLBEING HUB 

31st March 2016 - LEISURELINK CLAIM VICTORY IN LSV POOL LIFEGUARD CHALLENGE 

12th June 2015 - CITY OF GREATER GEELONG ENDORSES NORTHERN ARC MASTER PLAN 

17th September 2014 - AMBITIOUS LOCATIONS LOOK TO LOW-COST INFLATABLE AQUATIC PLAYGROUNDS 

30th November 2011 - WA HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE ‘SPRAY PARK’ GUIDANCE

3rd August 2010 - RAIN DROP PRODUCTS APPOINT AUSTRALIAN REPRESENTATIVE