A new splash park boasting two large waterslides and a mega soaker tipping bucket is set to impress kids of all ages this summer and beyond.
Lake Macquarie City Council holiday parks coordinator Garry Ellem said stage one of the $950,000 project at Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park was now complete and it would be a major drawcard for families.
“There is nothing like this in Lake Macquarie,” Mr Ellem said.
“Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park is the biggest holiday park in the Hunter Region – with 383 sites on offer, so it makes sense for the park to host a facility like this where a large number of visitors can access it.
“As we see more holidaymakers come into the park, surrounding retail stores, hospitality venues and tourism operators will benefit, which is a great reward after years of COVID-19 lockdowns.”
The main attractions of stage one is two waterslides, a 200-litre water tipping bucket, and an umbrella-post water feature.
Other features include five in-ground water sprays, two water ‘cannons’, a shade sail and accessible features.
“We’ve made sure to have paths and ramps throughout the splash park so that people with disability can use the park to their full potential,” Mr Ellem said.
Shaun Koosmen said his sons Brody Koosmen, aged 9, and Ethan, 12, thoroughly enjoyed slipping and sliding on the new splash park.
“The boys loved it so much that we couldn’t get them off it,” Mr Koosmen said.
“We’ve gone camping as a family here a few times before but this just adds another layer of fun that will keep the kids entertained for ages.”
Construction of stage two will begin in late October and includes a toddler slide, spinning splashers and mini tipping buckets.
“The park really will cater to all ages in a fun and safe way,” Mr Ellem said.
