🌿 A ripper free arvo splash spot for the whole fam, from toddlers to big kids!

Palmerston Water Park Palmerston - Free Family Splash and Slide Fun - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Palmerston Water Park is a fantastic free water playground in Palmerston, perfect for families with toddlers and older kids alike. The main draw is a long, fast water slide that’s thrilling for bigger kids and adults, alongside smaller splash areas suited for toddlers. The park is clean, safe, and well-maintained, with lifeguards on duty and changing rooms available. Although the kiosk isn’t always open, visitors appreciate the free entry and relaxed atmosphere. It’s a great spot for a budget-friendly day out, offering plenty of fun water play and shaded areas for little ones.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	Roystonea Ave, Palmerston City NT 0831, Australia
📞 Phone	+61 8 8985 6588
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4.4/5 (404 reviews)
🏙️ City	Palmerston City
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground splash pad slides public toilets changing rooms lifeguards

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Thursday	10:00-06:00
Friday	10:00-06:00
Saturday	10:00-06:00
Sunday	10:00-06:00
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10:00-06:00

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

Palmerston Water Park is a top spot for the little tackers and bigger kids alike. The highlight is a long, fast water slide about 25 metres high that gets the heart racing and is heaps of fun for kids and adults. There’s also a smaller splash pool and water bucket play areas perfect for toddlers and younger kids. Families love racing down the slide and enjoying the safe, clean water. Lifeguards keep an eye on things, and the park’s free entry means you can splash about without worrying about the budget. Just remember the slides only open at 11am, so plan your arvo accordingly!

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

While Palmerston Water Park is all about the splash and slide, visitors note the park is a lovely, clean space with well-maintained water features and shaded areas. It’s not a natural bush setting but the pristine water and tidy facilities create a refreshing environment to relax in. The open layout means plenty of space for families to spread out, and the sunny Northern Territory vibe adds to the fun atmosphere. It’s a great place to soak up some sunshine while the kids enjoy the water play.

Easy Access & Family-Friendly Amenities 🚗

This water park scores big on convenience with free entry, public toilets, and changing rooms on site, making it easy for families to spend a few hours without hassle. Lifeguards are on duty until closing, adding peace of mind for parents. Although the kiosk isn’t always open and there’s no nearby shop, visitors recommend bringing your own snacks and drinks. The slides open at 11am and the park isn’t usually crowded, so it’s easy to find a spot and enjoy a chilled day out without the usual queues.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

So much fun beating the kids in a race down the slide.
Awesome free park for children to explore. Suited my toddler and newborn well.
Very pretty, my kids love it.
The slide is super fast, so much fun.
Lovely spot to access for families. Great little facility for a budget day out and keep kids entertained.
Really pristine water and well preserved structures.
The kids had a ball here. Massive waterslide is the main attraction for bigger kids with a few water play areas for the little ones.
Fantastic waterslides and it’s all free! Wow
Nice clean space with lonnnng water slide… Changing rooms are there… Safe and clean… Life guards on duty until closing time.
Slides don't turn on till 11. Free – No tickets required