The Best Outdoor Pools, Splash Pads and Lidos in West Wales
Discover the Best Outdoor Pools and Lidos in West Wales, just in time for the Summer Season and May Bank Holiday Weekend. From exciting public splash pads to refreshing outdoor paddling pools, we’ve curated a list of the top destinations to make a splash. Dive into a world of fun and stay cool under the sun with these fantastic water attractions in West Wales.
We are so lucky here in West Wales to have some of the World’s most Amazing Beaches to take the kids to, however, public Splash Pads, Outdoor Paddling Pools and Lidos are also Fantastic and Free activities for the kids during the summer holidays, so here are some of the Best you can visit in West Wales that start opening from the Easter Bank Holiday weekend 2026:
Swansea Blackpill Lido
Spend a sunny afternoon with the family at Swansea’s outdoor water park. There is plenty of fun things for the kids here with a superb paddling pool, children’s play area, climbing rock and picnic facilities. Swansea’s Blackpill Lido is free entry, and no booking is required, however there is a small fee if you want to hire deck chairs.
Blackpill Lido is open daily from Saturday 9th May to Sunday 27th September usually between 9am – 5pm with a Life Guard present.
Where: Blackpill Lido, Mayals, Swansea, SA3 5AS
⚠ Blackpill Lido: Update
Heads up! Blackpill Lido had to close unexpectedly on Tuesday 26th May while urgent repairs took place. New sprinklers have been installed, flooring has been repaired and as of Tuesday 14th July Blackpill Lido is back open.
Skewen Paddling Park
Family will love spending time at this park, with a fab paddling pool, children’s play area, public toilets and perfect areas for a picnic. Coedffranc Community Council owns and maintains Skewen Park Paddling Pool and it is open daily from 8th April until the end Summer. A member of staff in hi-viz will open the gates on an adult request, or you can pop to the office around the side of the Memorial Hall.
Where: Skewen Paddling Pool, 83 Wern Road, Skewen, Neath, SA10 6DP
Aberavon Aqua Splash
Experience the ultimate splash pad adventure at Aberavon Aqua Splash in West Wales! With over 30 water features, including fountains, jets, and ‘waterfalls,’ kids will have a blast cooling down and having fun this summer. While the little ones enjoy the watery playground, parents can relax in the new seating areas and facilities surrounding the Splash Pad site. Don’t forget to bring your swimming gear for a day of fountains of fun for the whole family! Open from 22nd May until 6th September, from 10am until 7pm. All staff are First Aid Trained. Facilities include disabled toilets, Male and Female Toilets. There are inclusive sessions every Wednesday from 10am until 12pm, specially tailored for children with additional needs and their families. Book your time slot online and make unforgettable memories at Aberavon Aqua Splash.
Where: Aberavon Aqua Splash, The Princess Margaret Way, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 6QW
Ammanford Park Splash Pads
This Kids will love this Colourful Splash Pad as Outdoor Fun, open from 23rd May and all through the Summer months until the end of September. The splash pads work on an automatic timer system from 10am to 7pm seven days a week, its on the small side, but all you need to make some awesome family memories, while cooling the kids down.
Where: Ammanford Splash Pads, Tir-Y-Dail Lane, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, SA18 3AN
⚠ Ammanford Park Splash Pad: Small Section Closed
A small section of the splash pad has been temporarily fenced off for a surface repair, but the rest of the splash pad is fully open and good to go. The repair will be completed once the school holidays are over to keep disruption to a minimum.
Llanelli Parc Howard Paddling Pool
Parc Howard Paddling Pool is funded by Llanelli Town Council and opens every year during the summer school holidays, with an attendant on hand for safety, so it’s a good, safe spot for the little ones to cool off.
For 2026, the council has confirmed the pool will open from Monday 20th July, running from 9am to 6pm each day.
Where: Park Howard, Felinfoel Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 3LJ
Llanelli Crown Park Paddling Pool
Little ones can splash about all summer at Crown Park Paddling Pool, funded by Llanelli Town Council. It opens for the 2026 school holidays on Monday 20th July, running daily from 9am to 6pm, weather permitting.
An attendant will be on hand each day to fill and empty the pool and keep an eye on things, though they’re not a lifeguard, so parents and guardians need to keep watch over their own children throughout. A portaloo is also on site for pool users, open during the same hours as the pool.
Where: Crown Park, Seaside, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 2PB
Llanelli Parc y Dre (People’s Park) Paddling Pool
People’s Park Paddling Pool, funded by Llanelli Town Council, is a great free option if you’re after a way to keep the kids cool during the summer holidays. For 2026, it will be open from Monday 20th July, running from 9am to 6pm daily, though this is weather dependant.
An attendant will be on site to fill and empty the pool and keep an eye on how it’s being used, but they’re not a lifeguard, so children remain the responsibility of their parent or guardian at all times. There’s also a portaloo on site for pool users, open during the same hours as the pool.
Where: Parc y Dre, Park Crescent, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 3AE
Llanelli Havelock Park Splash Pads
Funded by Llanelli Town Council and the perfect way to beat the heat is the free outdoor splash pads in Llanelli Havelock Park. Designed for families to enjoy, this refreshing water play area offers endless fun and excitement. Due to a few technical issues this water fun will now be open from Easter Bank Holiday weekend and all through the summer holidays, during the hours of 10am and 7pm each day.
Where: Havelock Park, Havelock Street, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 2BP
Llanelli Penyfan Park Splash Pads
Funded by Llanelli Town Council the free splash pads at Penyfan Park are a fab place to let the kids splash, jump, and play in the interactive water features. It’s a lovely, controlled environment for children of all ages to cool off and make a splash. This aquatic playground will be open from Easter Bank Holiday weekend and all through the summer holidays, during the hours of 10am and 7pm each day.
Where: Penyfan Park, Queen Mary’s Walk, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 1PG
Milford Haven Paddling Pool
Each year, we’re always impressed and inspired by the hard-working volunteers from our community who collaborate with Milford Haven Town Council to prepare and open our much-loved Paddling Pool for the summer holidays. Thanks to their dedication, families can enjoy this fantastic facility, which is expected to be open from 3rd May.
The Paddling Pool is designed for children under 8, who must be accompanied by an adult. During the school holidays it’s open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Best of all, it’s free to use! To enjoy an hour of splashing fun, just arrive on the hour. A lifeguard will be present to ensure everyone’s safety. Families should make the most of this wonderful community resource and enjoy some summer fun!
Where: Milford Haven Paddling Pool, The Rath, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA73 2QA
⚠ Paddling Pool on The Rath: Temporary Closure
Heads up! Milford Haven Paddling Pool was emptied on Thursday 16th July for urgent repairs to take place. However, further investigation has highlighted the issue is worse than first thought. The pool remains closed.
Make a Splash Safely: Essential Tips for Outdoor Pools and Lidos in West Wales
Don’t Forget to bring a towel and a change of clothes just in case! Be mindful that most splash pads and paddling pools don’t have changing facilities. Why not bring a picnic too? All these waters play areas are in parks or near the waterfront, so fab places to relax with a Family Picnic.
Although paddling pools aren’t very deep and splash pads are designed not to have sitting water, children should always be supervised around water and try and don’t forget the Sun Glasses, Sun Hats, Sun Screen not forgetting it needs to be re-applied throughout your stay!
We are also blessed with some fab swimming pools in West Wales, so if you feel you’ve had too much sun time, why not keep the water fun going by visiting your local swimming pool instead.