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Get your adrenaline pumping at the 6 best water parks in Pretoria!
Summer is a season that’s best enjoyed on beaches. The thing is I’m also looking forward to some thrilling adventures.
That’s why I’m a fan of water parks with towering water slides and deep swimming pools. Plus, some of these spots offer ziplining, hiking, and activities that pump my body with adrenaline.
Let’s beat the summer heat and splash around at the best water parks in Pretoria!
Cedar Junction
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Address: Graham Road Zwavelpoort Street Extension Pretoria East
Phone: +27 827 662 748
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: http://www.cedarjunction.co.za/
Admission Fee:
- Adults – R150
- Children – R130
- Pensioners – R130
Slide non-stop at Cedar Junction, a water park with 16 slides and multiple pools. It’s situated at the foot of the Bronberg Mountain range, providing stunning scenery as you splash around the water.
The water slides include speed and kiddie slides, as well as an outdoor lazy river. Smaller children can safely play in the water inside the indoor lazy river with three stop-block slides.
And if you get tired of swimming, the park also functions as an amusement park, with playgrounds, picnic grounds, and miniature train rides for added entertainment.
One summer, I took my kids here to cool off. The highlight of our trip was the speed slides—high enough for us to zip through the water with a big splash!
| Tips: After tackling the speed slides, unwind on the indoor lazy river with younger kids. You can also use it as a cool-down activity before hitting the showers. The miniature train ride isn’t just for kids; it’s for adults too! It will take you on a scenic ride through tunnels and bridges for a different perspective of the park. |
Crystal Sun Water Park
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Address: 120 Longmore Rd
Phone: +27 614 324 710
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Thursday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday to Saturday – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Website: http://www.crystalsun.co.za/
Admission Fee:
- Adults – R120
- Children 3 to 12 Years Old – R100
- Children under 3 – Free
- Pensioners – R60
Visit the Crystal Sun Water Park for nonstop water fun. It has five pools, four of which have thrilling water slides. And don’t worry, the little ones will not be left out. There are kiddie slides and a lazy river for them to enjoy and have fun.
The park also has a JumpZone, an area filled with trampolines. If you’re looking for a relaxing day with family and friends, there are also picnic and braai areas.
My family had a reunion here, and it was a fun outdoor experience. While we were busy cooking and preparing food in the nearby braai facility, our kids were safely playing in the kids’ play area, splashing and swimming.
| Tips: The JumpZone can be extremely hot, especially at noon. It’s more comfortable in the early morning or late afternoon. It’s open from October 15 to May 15. After that, you’ll have to wait until October since they close during the rainy season for safety and maintenance reasons. |
Grizzlies Water Park
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Address: Ds Krige Ave, Daspoort
Phone: +27 832 648 128
Operating Hours: Saturday and Sunday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: https://grizzlieswaterpark.co.za/
Admission Fee:
- Adults – R120
- Children – R100
- Pensioners R60
Grizzlies Water Park is another great spot to cool down. It has a lively atmosphere and you’ll hear joyous screams of guests sliding down their thrilling slides.
There’s also a well-kept braai area where you can cook your meals (though you have to purchase charcoal, wood, or ice in their supply kiosk).
The little ones have a safe space of their own, as the place features a big kiddie pool with slides. There’s also a lazy river, ideal for those wanting to relax under the sun.
My kids and I mostly had a “lazy” experience here, casually floating on swim rings in the lazy river. But, of course, we also tried the speed slides, and my kids screamed their lungs out as we zipped down.
| Tips: Their online booking automatically closes if you try to book on the same day to avoid any double bookings. To have a private braai facility, book one of their gazebos. Be quick though, as they’re on a first-come-first-serve basis. |
Hennopspride Lifestyle Resort
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Address: Farm 48 R511 Hartebeespoort Rd Hennops RiverHennops River
Phone: +27 106 003 333
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Thursday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday to Sunday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: http://www.hennopspride.co.za/
Admission Fee:
- General Admission – R150
- Children – R130
- Pensioners – R130
For an adventurous day out in the sun, check out Hennopspride Lifestyle Resort. It’s a countryside water park with nine pools, 20 slides, and other things that’ll keep you entertained.
Thrill seekers get to enjoy speed and tube slides. There’s no shortage of land-based activities here as well, like the 4×4 Hennops Offroad Trail which includes obstacles such as mud holes, rocky climbs, steep descents, and dongas.
After a morning splash around the pools, my friends and I decided to tackle the Zebra Trail.
It took us almost two hours to complete, but the view along the way was magnificent! We saw zebras, impalas, and kudus and had a fun time snapping photos on the suspension bridge.
| Tip: The resort only allows charcoal for braaing, so be sure to bring your own. |
Zita Park Paddling Pool
Address: 37 Cecil Ave, Sinoville
Phone: +27 845 043 481
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: https://www.tshwane.gov.za
Admission Fee:
- Adult – R10
- Children – R6
- Pensioners – R6
Take your kids to Zita Park’s Paddling Pool, a peaceful water park. It only has one shallow swimming pool with a small slide. But that’s the beauty of the place—you’ll get to relax as your children burn off their energies splashing and sliding in the pool.
Plus, the park’s lawns are ideal for picnics and outdoor gatherings while the well-kept paths make great walking trails.
With its extremely affordable entrance fees, it’s accessible to everyone!
While my kids were busy here, my husband and I spread a picnic blanket and had a peaceful picnic. As a parent, it was a rare moment of peacefulness, as my little monsters were busy swimming and splashing in the pool.
| Tip: There’s a tuck shop nearby where you can purchase refreshments and snacks. |
Pines Resort
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Address: 2 Ivan Smuts Ave, Silverfields
Phone: +27 721 371 226
Operating Hours: Saturday and Sunday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: http://www.pinesresort.co.za/
Admission Fee:
- Adult – R160
- Children 3 to 7 Years Old- R100
- Children Below 3 – R50
- Pensioners – R80
- Water Park & Rope Adventure Bundle – R300
Pines Resort combines water activities with adventure, offering pools with slides, zip lines, and climbing obstacles. And with its newly added sparkling pool and splash pad, you’re in for a fun-filled day.
It has a 62-meter super tube for a thrilling ride down the pool, two side-by-side speed slides for some racing, and a dual-lane slide for competitive sliding.
Meanwhile, the little ones get to enjoy a world of their own, with wave and kiddie slides—fun and perfectly safe. And of course, the zip lines and obstacle courses in the Rope Adventure add another layer of fun!
My friends went here one summer, and there was never a boring moment. We screamed with delight down the super tube and shrieked in the mat racer slide.
| Tip: Head to the super tube or speed slides first. They can get packed later in the day! |
