Baysports

Baysports
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About

Ireland's largest inflatable waterpark, spread across Lough Ree at Hodson Bay, with giant floating slides, a mini park for small children, new electric pedal boats and a lakeside sauna and hot tub. Wetsuits and lifejackets are included in the ticket.

Things to Do

The inflatable waterpark

Award-winning floating slides and climbing challenges about 30m offshore. Hy-Brasil is the new giant slide, plus The Wedge and The Hyde, a four-lane racer. A standard session gives a full hour on the water; a 1.5-hour option exists. Minimum age 6.

Junior Park

A mini waterpark near the shore for children from age 2, with an adult required at a 1:2 ratio. Kayaking is included in this session.

Electric pedal boats

Brand-new electric boats with no pedalling required - a quiet, easy way for families, couples or friends to cruise Lough Ree. One adult must accompany children.

Kayaks, rafts and boat trips

One-hour single or double kayak rental within the Baysports boundary, group rafting, dragon boat racing, and cruises such as the Beam Island, Hare Island and Athlone Town trips.

Sauna and hot tub

SauNua's wood-fired barrel saunas and outdoor hot tubs sit lakeside, with a cold plunge in Lough Ree, changing facilities and hot showers. Book separately online.

Powerboat and ISA courses

An accredited ISA training centre running land and water based courses over up to two days, from Introduction to Power-boating to the National Powerboat Certificate and ICC assessments.

BayCafé and spectator seating

All-day breakfast baps, burgers and dressed fries from the food truck, with Lavazza coffee, teas, ice creams and snacks in the café marquee. Non-participating guests are welcome, and dogs too.

School and group tours

Supervised primary and secondary school tours with qualified lifeguards, plus hen, stag and corporate team-building packages. Food options can be added.

Plan Your Visit

  • Hours: Conflicting on the site. Contact page (2026): July & August Sunday to Wednesday 11:00-17:00, Thursday to Saturday 11:00-19:00; September Saturdays and Sundays 11:00-15:00. FAQ page: May & June Saturdays and Sundays 11:00-16:00, July & August daily 11:00-16:00, September weekends 12:00-14:00. Phone ahead.
  • Parking: Free public car park within 100m of the entrance (Google also records a paid car park).
  • Food: BayCafé food truck on site: all-day breakfast baps, burgers, dressed fries, Lavazza coffee, teas, ice creams and snacks. Only food bought on site may be eaten - picnics and BBQs are not allowed.

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