Orion Lagoon | Free Water Park in Springfield

Orion Lagoon is situated within the Robelle Domain Parklands in the centre of Springfield Queensland. It is one of the largest public lagoons in the Southern Hemisphere and the perfect destination for Brisbane and Ipswich parents seeking a free day out with their kids. Yes, you heard it right, Orion Lagoon is completely free! 

Orion Lagoon water features

Orion Lagoon covers a total area of more than 3.6km and is situated alongside Robelle Domain Parklands playground and water park. It is wonderfully accessible for families due to its vast expanse of shallow pools and easy entry into the pools. 

This popular recreation area features a range of interconnected pools, including a 600mm deep sculpture pool, a 50m lap swimming area, beach entry and pool depth of up to 1.5m. An elongated shallow section of the lagoon is designed with toddlers and small children in mind.

With stepping stones, wading areas, water squirts, and a shallow depth of 300mm, the lagoon is the perfect way to cool down and enjoy free water play on warmer days. Lifeguards supervise Orion Lagoon daily during the opening hours, providing a safe and fun family day out near Brisbane.

Community Facilities

You can enjoy more than just swimming and water play at Orion Lagoon, with BBQ facilities, grassed areas, plenty of seating, including tables, and permanent colourful shade umbrellas. There are trees, but they are in their infancy, and it will be some time before they provide shade. We recommend families bring their own shade devices for this reason (ground pegs are not permitted).

Orion Lagoon has all the facilities you need for a day out swimming, with public toilets, showers and change rooms, and lockers to store your belongings while you enjoy the Lagoon.

The Orion Lagoon Cafe provides food and refreshment options (and sits adjacent to the lagoon).

Plenty of parking is within walking distance of the Lagoon, but we recommend arriving early in the day as this is a very popular spot especially on really hot days and during school holidays. 

Waterpark accessibility

Orion Lagoon has water access for people with disabilities and wheelchair-accessible public toilet facilities.

The lagoon is partly unfenced, with plenty of wide pathways surrounding the Lagoon, perfect prams or wheelchairs.

Picnic shelters with tables and umbrellas are located alongside the Orion Lagoon, making them accessible to everyone. 

Orion Lagoon features

• Free public swimming lagoon.
• Lifeguards on duty during opening times.
• Lap pool.
• Toddler wading area.
• Wheelchair-accessible toilets and wheelchair lagoon entry.
• Some limited shelter under umbrellas and a BBQ area.
• You can bring a shade device, but it must be peg-free.
• Bike and walking paths and boardwalks.
• BBQs, Picnic tables and shelters.
• Bring a picnic blanket to take advantage of all the grassy spaces.
• Change rooms, showers and onsite lockers make it easy to enjoy the lagoon.
• Lots of parking within walking distance.
• Small kickboards and child rings/arm floats are the only flotation devices permitted.
• Lagoon Cafe offers food and drinks for purchase. 
• Located close to Robelle Domain water park.

Opening Hours: Summer 1 Sep – 31 March: 5am to 9pm; Winter 1 April – 31 August: 8am – 4pm.

Safety information

• Small kickboards and child rings/arm floats are the only flotation devices permitted.
• Children under 13 must be actively supervised by persons 18 years or older at all times.
• Dogs are not permitted into the Lagoon area.
• Lifeguards on duty during opening times.

How to get here

Orion Lagoon is located in the heart of Orion Springfield Central, on Southern Cross Circuit near Orion, Education City and off Ian Keilar Drive in Springfield Central. Springfield is in Ipswich City Council, also known as the City of Ipswich. It takes around 30 minutes to drive from the centre of Brisbane to Orion Lagoon. 

Photos of Orion Lagoon

Springfield Central QLD 4300, Australia