🌿 A ripper spot for the whole fam to cool off and have a bonza arvo of fun!

The Strand Water Park North Ward - Family Splash & Play Paradise - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

The Strand Water Park in North Ward is a top-notch free spot for families with young kids to splash about and enjoy a sunny day. With interactive water features like slides and buckets, it's a magnet for kids under 10 who love to get wet and wild. Parents can relax in shaded areas around the edges, with picnic tables, BBQs, and nearby toilets adding to the convenience. Lifeguards on duty provide peace of mind, making it a safe and fun outing. Plus, the location offers lovely walking paths and a nearby café for a brekkie or lunch, perfect for a full family day out.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	43 The Strand, North Ward QLD 4810, Australia
⭐ Rating	4.6/5 (65 reviews)
🏙️ City	North Ward
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground public toilets bbq picnic shelter lifeguard shaded seating

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Wednesday	09:00-06:00
Thursday	09:00-06:00
Friday	09:00-06:00
Saturday	09:00-06:00
Sunday	09:00-06:00
Monday	09:00-06:00
Tuesday	Closed

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

If you’ve got little ankle biters under 10, The Strand Water Park is a real winner. The interactive water play area features slides, buckets, and water jets that keep the kids entertained for hours. Parents rave about how their kids just don’t want to leave, and it’s easy to see why — the water sprays from everywhere, creating a splash-tastic playground. It’s a safe spot with lifeguards on duty, so you can chill while the little ones have a blast. Just remember to slap on plenty of sunscreen and bring a towel for the wet fun!

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

Beyond the splash zone, The Strand Water Park sits in a lovely spot perfect for family strolls and fresh air. Parents mention the pleasant walking and running paths nearby, making it easy to combine active fun with a relaxing arvo. The shaded seating around the water park edges offers a great vantage point to watch the kids while enjoying the sea breeze. Plus, the nearby Odyssey Café is a top pick for a cuppa or lunch, rounding out a beaut day by the water.

Easy Access & Family-Friendly Amenities 🚻

This spot ticks all the boxes for a hassle-free family outing. There are public toilets and bins handy for clean-ups, plus picnic tables and BBQs for a laid-back feed with the crew. Lifeguards keep an eye out, adding a layer of safety for peace of mind. While the water play area itself lacks shade, there’s plenty of shaded seating just around the edges for adults to relax. Families appreciate the free entry and the overall setup that makes it easy to spend a few hours here without fuss.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Great place for the little ones to cool off and have a fun time
Kids loved it, had to drag away
Life guard on duty
No shade on water park, but lots around the edge for adults to sit. Toilets, bins, lifeguard, picnic tables and public BBQ.
Beautiful place to go for walks & odyssey cafe a good place to have morning tea or coffee & lunch
The slide and bucket are the best
Fun for us big kids too on a hot day.
It's free, it's awesome, my kids loved it, I loved it, my wife loved it.
Great place to bring the kids to cool off
Lovely place for family fun and then go out and walk run enjoy the fresh air in the strand