Ballina Memorial Swimming Pool and Waterslides
Highlights
- Dive into the heated 50m outdoor pool, perfect for year-round swimming and family fun beside the Richmond River.
- Savour quality local coffee and fresh sandwiches at the on-site kiosk, providing delicious refreshments for your day out.
- Relax in modern change rooms with heated showers, ensuring comfort and convenience for all visitors.
- Enjoy the splash park and giant waterslides, keeping kids entertained while you unwind in the undercover seating areas.
Perched beside the stunning Richmond River, the Ballina Memorial Swimming Pool and Waterslides is one of Ballina’s most popular family-friendly attractions—offering fun, fitness, and relaxation all in one.
Whether you’re looking to cool off, dive into your training regime, or keep the kids entertained for hours, this modern aquatic centre has something for everyone.
The complex consists of two swimming pools – a 25 metre semi-enclosed pool and an eight lane 50m pool as well as a splash park for children and, of course, two giant waterslides. The outdoor 50m swimming pool is heated to approximately 27 degrees (max. in cooler months) while the semi-enclosed 25m swimming pool is heated to approximately 32 degrees (max. in cooler months), making it perfect for Learn to Swim and Water Rehabilitation activities.
The complex is designed with comfort and accessibility in mind including modern change rooms with toilets and heated showers, wheelchair-accessible amenities including ramps, toilets and shower facilities.
The on-site kiosk serves quality local coffee, fresh sandwiches, hot food, and classic canteen favourites. Sit back and relax in the undercover seating areas and enjoy the BBQ facilities.
From early-morning lap swimmers to weekend family outings, the Ballina Memorial Swimming Pool and Waterslides offers a vibrant, welcoming space for locals and visitors alike.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
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