Theme & Water Parks Classes in Ireland
Explore 7 Theme & Water Parks classes and activities for kids across Ireland. Theme & Water Parks classes are most widely available in Kilkenny, Meath, Wicklow.
Jurassic Newpark
Jurassic Newpark is a thrilling, family-friendly attraction where the age of dinosaurs roars back to life on an exciting outdoor adventure trail. Explore lush parkland filled with life-sized dinosaurs, including towering Brachiosauruses, roaring Tyrannosaurs, and cunning Velociraptors. Kids and grown-ups alike will love the immersive experience, with interactive displays, a fossil digging area, and scenic walking paths perfect for curious minds. But the prehistoric adventure doesn’t stop there. Families can meet modern-day farm animals, from lovable llamas to impressive emus, and wander the enchanting Fairy Trail to see tiny woodland fairy houses. Don’t miss Leafy, the friendly talking tree who teaches visitors all about the park’s animals. Young explorers can ride on a baby T-Rex, come face to face with its fearsome mother from the treetop walkway, whiz around the Go-Kart track, grab a bite at the Jurassic Snack Shack, and have a blast at the Prehistoric Playground. There’s plenty of ferocious fun to be had at Jurassic Newpark with brand NEW attractions for even more family excitement! Discover Ireland’s tallest Castle Playground, soar on the thrilling Flying Pterosaur Ride, hop aboard the Jurassic Express Train, and bounce to your heart’s content at Jurassic Bounce, one of Ireland’s biggest covered inflatable adventure parks. It’s the perfect blend of adventure and fun for unforgettable family days out and magical memories together.
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Emerald Park
Formerly Tayto Park, Emerald Park near Ashbourne in County Meath bills itself as Ireland's only combined theme park and zoo, with more than 45 rides and attractions alongside a zoo collection of over 250 animals. Thrill-seekers can head for rides like Na Fianna Force and Balloon Chase, while younger children have their own Junior Zone (included on the discounted junior ticket, subject to height limits). The zoo side includes Lemur Woods, a petting farm, keeper Zoo Talks, and the dinosaur-themed Lost Valley area with Dino Dash. Live shows run throughout the day, and there's a full range of food, drink and shopping on site. Under-3s go in free, and there's a reduced-price ticket with free entry for an accompanying carer for visitors with additional needs. Booking online the day before a visit unlocks an "early bird" discount of up to 20% off the gate price, while same-day tickets are charged at the higher regular rate. As a member of Ireland's Ancient East, IAAPA and EAZA, the park positions itself as a full-day family outing rather than a quick stop, and also runs school tour and education packages for groups.
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Clara Lara Fun Park
An outdoor activity park in the Vale of Clara near Rathdrum, County Wicklow, deliberately built around unplugged, physical play rather than screens or arcade games. The main draws are water-based: the Aqua Shuttle slide, stable Amphicat canoes for paddling the lake, and Rowing Boats that stop at a small island. On dry land there are Go-Karts on a dedicated track, plus a range of activities included in general admission (with radio-controlled boats as a paid extra at EUR2). The park is aimed squarely at younger families - large groups of children over 13, such as summer camps, aren't admitted, though older siblings are welcome alongside younger children. Some attractions carry height restrictions. Clara Lara only opens for the warmer months, typically running through the school holidays into late August, and closes on a handful of dates even within season. Group rates apply in June and July only, with one free accompanying adult per ten children. Dogs aren't permitted anywhere on site except registered guide dogs. It's a rustic, woodland-and-river setting rather than a built-up theme park, which is very much the point.
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Fort Lucan Outdoor Adventureland
Dublin's biggest outdoor adventure playground, set within a large wooden Viking-style fort at Westmanstown near Lucan, and running since the early 1990s. The main adventure playground covers roughly two acres and includes a maze, secret slides, sky walks from towers around 40 feet high, suspension bridges, pendulum swings and ziplines, aimed at children aged roughly 2 to 12. Water play is a big part of the visit: a 15-metre Helter Skelter, two large waterslides with twists and drops (including a twisting blue tunnel and a red watercoaster), and a Waterfall drop-slide that reliably soaks riders, so a change of clothes is recommended. Younger children have their own scaled-down Junior Area with mini go-karts, mini ziplines and mini climbing frames, and there's a professionally designed Crazy Golf course for the whole family. Admission and ride-wristband tickets are sold online only, not at the gate, with separate pricing for entry versus a wristband covering the bigger slides. It's a rough-and-tumble, get-wet kind of day out rather than a polished theme park, and that reputation has made it a long-running favourite for Dublin families.
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Aqua Dome Tralee
One of Ireland's largest indoor waterworlds, based in Tralee, County Kerry on the Wild Atlantic Way, and built to keep the water warm and the fun going regardless of the weather outside. The main pool hall combines a High Flume slide, a wave pool, a Lazy River and River Rapids, plus outdoor Falling Rapids for those who want a splash of fresh air. Younger children have their own shallow pools and Kiddies White Slides, along with playful features like Gushers, Geysers, water sprays and a giant mushroom fountain. Adults can retreat to the Vitality Spa's plunge pools and whirlpool spas, or use the on-site gym, while a poolside café covers refreshments without needing to leave the building. No advance booking is required for general admission - visitors simply pay on arrival, though groups of ten or more are asked to book a day ahead. Under-2s get in for a nominal fee, and family packages offer a 10% discount for two adults with two or more children. Long opening hours on weekdays (until 10pm) make it a flexible after-school or evening option as well as a full day out.
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Funtasia
An all-indoors family entertainment centre in Drogheda, County Louth, that packs a water park, fairground rides, bowling, laser tag and more under one roof - a useful option regardless of Irish weather. The centrepiece is Pirate's Cove Waterpark, with three slides and over 200 water-based play features. Elsewhere in the building there's a full bowling alley, an Aftermath Arena for laser tag, an arcade, a soft play area for younger children, crazy golf, and a climbing zone with the Ultimate Skyclimb, a climbing wall, a free-fall slide and a zipline. Fairground-style rides include bumper cars, a Gyro Loop, a Ferris wheel and several kiddie rides such as the Convoy and Eureka Flying Cars. Food is covered by an on-site restaurant and Ellie's Ice Cream. Pricing is broken down attraction by attraction rather than one flat entry fee, so a visit can be tailored (and costed) around whichever combination of waterpark, bowling, laser tag or rides a family wants. An off-peak weekday waterpark rate offers a cheaper way in during quieter hours. Funtasia also runs birthday party packages and a loyalty card/app for regular visitors.
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Curry's Fun Park (Portrush)
For decades this seafront amusement park in the heart of Portrush was known as Barry's Amusements, a Causeway Coast institution with a wooden roller coaster and classic fairground rides. The site was sold for redevelopment in 2021, and in April 2022 it reopened under a long-term lease as Curry's Fun Park, run by the Curry family who also operate Curry's Fun Park in Salthill, Galway. Families will still find a lively strip of amusement rides, dodgems and arcade games right on Eglinton Street, a short walk from Portrush's beaches and the harbour. Tickets are sold in bundles rather than a single admission price, with rides typically costing a few tickets each, so a visit can be tailored to a family's budget by buying more or fewer. The park opens daily from midday, making it an easy stop during a day trip to the North Coast alongside Royal Portrush and the West Strand. Because the rebrand is recent, some maps, older articles and even the surviving barrysamusements.com domain still reference the old name, so it's worth checking Curry's own Facebook page for the latest ride line-up and any seasonal closures before travelling.
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