Alhaurín el Grande Water Park: 2,000 m² and 14 attractions to cool down this summer

There is no need to travel to the coast to enjoy a water-based activity during the hottest months of the year. Alhaurín el Grande has a children’s water park where families can enjoy slides, fountains and different play areas in the heart of the Guadalhorce Valley.

The Parque del Agua is located within the Municipal Sports Centre and covers approximately 2,000 square metres. The facility opened in 2023 and was designed especially for children, with attractions adapted to different ages and areas where adults can accompany them.

Its size, affordable municipal pricing and variety of attractions have made it an alternative to the larger water parks on the Costa del Sol, particularly for families looking for a nearby and economical way to escape the summer heat.

A water park with 14 children’s attractions

The facility is divided into several areas, each designed to offer a different type of experience.

The first is the Splash Park, an area of approximately 300 square metres mainly intended for younger children. This section contains many of the park’s 14 water attractions.

Its features include slides of different sizes, jets rising from the ground, water arches and brightly shaped structures. The area also has safety flooring designed to reduce the risk of falls on surfaces that remain wet throughout the activity.

The shallow water makes it easier for children to play, although minors must remain under the supervision of their accompanying adults at all times.

Slides and a giant tipping bucket in the Water Park

The second area, known as the Water Park, includes larger attractions for children looking for more excitement.

This section has semi-submerged slides, water spouts and an elevated structure fitted with a large bucket that gradually fills before tipping its contents over the play area.

The combination of slides, fountains and the tipping bucket creates a continuous experience in which water takes centre stage.

The facilities are arranged so that children can move between the different attractions without leaving the park’s controlled area.

An inflatable bubble inside a swimming pool

One of the park’s most distinctive attractions is a large inflatable bubble measuring 7.5 metres in diameter.

The structure is partially submerged in a circular pool covering around 100 square metres and operates in a similar way to an inflatable water castle. Children can climb, slide and play on it while being sprayed with water.

This attraction completes an offer that allows visitors to alternate between quieter games, slides and more active experiences.

Green areas, showers and places to rest

The park consists of more than water attractions. The site also includes non-slip walkways, changing rooms, showers, bins and landscaped areas.

There are rest zones with sun loungers and parasols, allowing accompanying adults to remain close to the children while they play.

The filtration system treats and renews the water used throughout the different facilities. According to information released by the council when the park opened, the system can complete a full water renewal cycle in less than 30 minutes.

Who can enter the Parque del Agua?

The facility is intended for children under the age of 12. Adults can enter as accompanying visitors but must supervise the children throughout their stay.

During the latest season detailed on the municipal website, admission cost four euros per child, while accompanying adults entered free of charge.

For the 2026 season, the council has announced that admission will include access to both the new outdoor swimming pool and the Parque del Agua. Reservations open on 25 June through the municipal booking system.

As prices, sessions and access conditions may change each summer, visitors are advised to check the latest information before travelling.

How to book tickets

Tickets and reservations are managed through the Cronos Global platform, which is used by Alhaurín el Grande’s Sports Department to organise access to municipal facilities.

Users must register, choose the activity and select an available session. Advance booking helps control capacity and prevents excessive numbers of people from gathering in the play area.

Families requiring further information can visit the Municipal Sports Centre offices or contact the Sports Department on 952 49 12 16.

Usual summer opening hours

The Parque del Agua normally operates from Monday to Saturday during the summer season.

The latest opening hours published by the council were:

• Monday to Friday: from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
• Saturdays: from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
• Sundays: closed.

These times may change during the 2026 season following the opening of the new municipal outdoor pool and the introduction of joint access to both facilities.

Visitors should therefore check the session shown on the booking platform before attending.

Safety rules for enjoying the park

The council recommends wearing water shoes or closed sandals, as this type of footwear provides better support and helps prevent slipping.

Visitors should also follow the usual rules applied at aquatic facilities:

• Children must remain under adult supervision.
• Glass containers are not permitted.
• Suitable swimwear and footwear must be worn.
• Running is not allowed in circulation areas.
• Visitors must respect allocated sessions and staff instructions.
• Animals are not permitted, except guide dogs.
• Scooters and similar vehicles cannot be brought into the facility.

Sun cream, drinking water and a towel complete the basic equipment needed to enjoy the park during the hottest hours of the day.

A family plan for escaping the Málaga heat

The Parque del Agua is a particularly attractive option for families living or spending their holidays in inland Málaga province.

Its combination of slides, games, fountains and rest areas makes it possible to organise a different kind of morning or afternoon without travelling long distances or paying the higher prices generally associated with privately operated water parks.

The addition of the new outdoor swimming pool further expands the Municipal Sports Centre’s aquatic facilities and makes the site one of Alhaurín el Grande’s main family leisure destinations during the summer.

Full details about the facility, access rules and reservations are available on the official website of Alhaurín el Grande Town Council.