Emerald Lake Park Wading Pool is located in the heart of Cardinia Shire’s stunning Emerald Lake Park. The wading pool has a varying depth of between 0.5m and 1m, making it a great place to bring children. This pool offers a perfect place to cool off on a hot summer’s day at no cost!
This pool is a Watch Around Water accredited facility, please make yourself familiar with our policy prior to your visit.
Opening season is between 01 December 2025 – 15 March 2026.
Follow our Facebook page for daily updates, or check BOM Weather daily at 4pm to see if your pool will be open.
Weekdays
12:00pm
6:30pm
Weekends & School Holidays
12:00pm
6:30pm
Pools will not open if the forecast temperature at 4pm the day prior is lower than 25 degrees or if heavy rain and lightning conditions are forecast.
Emerald Lake Park Wading Pool entry is free.
Updated daily at 4pm
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Updated daily at 4pm
