Outdoor pools and Splash Parks
Ballarat has a range of outdoor pools and water play facilities to utilise during the warmer months.
Please see below for opening hours and admission prices.
BALC Aquatic Memberships and Visit Passes can be used at all outdoor pools during the summer season. For more information about memberships and to purchase online, click the link below.
Eureka Aquatic Centre
102 Stawell Street South, Eureka
Ph: 03 5329 1617
Eureka Aquatic Centre features a range of facilities including heated 50m pool, learn to swim pool, shaded toddlers pool, outdoor water play park, playground, kiosk and BBQ facilities.
Opening Hours outside School Holidays:
- Monday to Friday: 6am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm
- Saturday: 6am to 6pm
- Sunday and Public Holidays: 8am to 6pm
Eureka will open 6am – 7pm weekdays on days where the forecast temperature is 30 degrees or above.
Opening Hours during School Holidays:
- Monday to Friday: 6am to 7pm
- Saturday: 6am to 6pm
- Sunday and Public Holidays: 8am to 6pm
- Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday
| Admission | |
| Adult | $8.00 |
| Concession | $7.00 |
| Child 5 -15yrs | $4.90 |
| Family | $21.00 |
| Child under 5 | Free |
Black Hill Aquatic Centre
*Buninyong Outdoor Pool will open from Saturday 28 November 2026.
Chisholm St, Black Hill
Ph: 03 5329 1617
Black Hill Aquatic Centre features a solar heated 25m outdoor pool, toddlers pool, and BBQ and picnic facilities.
The pool opens on days where the temperate will be 23 degrees or above.
During the 2025-26 summer season, the pool will be open during the following hours:
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- Monday to Friday: 4pm to 7pm
- Weekends and public holidays: 1pm to 6pm
| Admission (Non-residents) | |
| Adult | $8.00 |
| Concession | $7.00 |
| Child 5 -15yrs | $4.90 |
| Family | $21.00 |
| Child under 5 | Free |
Buninyong Aquatic Centre
*Buninyong Outdoor Pool will open from Saturday 28 November 2026.
Forest Street, Buninyong
Ph: 03 5329 1617
Featuring a solar heated 25m outdoor pool, shaded toddlers pool, BBQ and picnic facilities.
The pool opens on days where the temperate will be 23 degrees or above.
During the 2025-26 summer season, the pool will be open during the following hours:
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- Monday to Friday: 4pm to 7pm
- Weekends and public holidays: 1pm to 6pm
| Admission (Non-residents) | |
| Adult | $8.00 |
| Concession | $7.00 |
| Child 5 -15yrs | $4.90 |
| Family | $21.00 |
| Child under 5 | Free |
SPLASH PARKS
City of Ballarat operate a range of splash parks and water play facilities across Ballarat.
Splash parks will be open 9am – 9pm from Saturday 31 October 2026 and close in early April.
Splash parks work on a button operated system – operational for 15 minute periods when pressed.
In case of fault call City of Ballarat Customer Service on 5320 5500
Brown Hill Splash Park
371 Humffray Street North, Ballarat East
Midlands Reserve Splash Park
705 Landsborough Street, Ballarat North
Sebastopol Splash Park
236 Vickers Street, Sebastopol