What age group is Kidz Splash Zone designed for?

The activity is specifically designed for children aged 7 to 12 years.

Do children need to know how to swim to participate?

No, safety buoyancy aids are provided and the sheltered canal basin ensures a safe environment for all skill levels.

Is all equipment provided?

Yes, Pinkston Watersports provides all necessary equipment, including paddleboards and safety gear.

What should children bring with them?

Children should bring a swimsuit or quick-dry shorts, a towel, and water shoes or old trainers.

Are parents allowed to stay and watch?

Yes, parents are welcome to stay, watch, and take photos from designated safe areas.

Is parking available at Pinkston Watersports?

Free parking is available on site along with changing facilities.

Kids' Water Adventures at Pinkston Watersports, Glasgow | Water Activities | Kayak

Pinkston Watersports in Glasgow offers a standout summer activity designed specifically for kids aged 7 to 12: the Kidz Splash Zone! This 90-minute session invites young adventurers to dive into an immersive aquatic playground within the sheltered waters of the city’s historic canal basin. Far from a typical day at the pool, this experience blends active play, skill-building, and teamwork through water games, giant paddleboarding, and raft-building challenges.

Located at 75 North Canal Bank Street, Glasgow, Pinkston Watersports leverages a unique urban water setting that balances safe shelter with the excitement of real open water skills. The canal basin, a vestige of Glasgow’s industrial past, offers protected calm waters that allow kids to push their limits without the risks of open lakes or rivers. This makes it a perfect entry point for young water enthusiasts to gain confidence.

The Kidz Splash Zone goes beyond basic water play: professional instructors carefully guide each session, ensuring safety while encouraging skill development. Children learn paddleboarding fundamentals, practice teamwork through raft-building, and engage in dynamic water games designed to sharpen balance, coordination, and social connections. For many, it’s an introduction to watersports that leaves a lasting impact.

Pinkston Watersports is a key player in Glasgow's outdoor recreation landscape because it brings water adventure right into the city, breaking down barriers for families who want active, nature-adjacent experiences without traveling far. With equipment provided and facilities including free parking and changing rooms, it’s designed for convenience and accessibility.

For families seeking a safe, well-supervised water adventure for kids, Pinkston’s Kidz Splash Zone stands out as a vibrant local destination that cultivates skill, fun, and friendships all under one roof of water and sky.

About Pinkston Watersports

Pinkston Watersports is a Glasgow-based watersports centre operating on Scotland's only artificial whitewater course. The centre runs a wide range of paddlesports and water activities including whitewater tubing, whitewater kayaking taster and progression courses, stand up paddleboarding (SUP) tasters, rolling clinics, swim sessions, and family splash zones. Sessions are offered for different ages and abilities, with many junior and family activities listed for ages 7 and up and several whitewater sessions suitable for ages 12 and up. Birthday party packages, holiday activity camps, student nights, and specialist sessions such as cold water swims with sauna access are also available.

Professional instructors lead coached sessions and safety briefings, and several beginner courses state that equipment is provided; participants are often asked to bring a towel and suitable footwear. Progression courses include multi-week formats for beginners and intermediate paddlers, plus club-style monthly sessions focused on skill development and themed activities. The venue supports learning across flat-water and artificial whitewater environments and hosts community and family-focused events. Pinkston Watersports emphasises safe, supervised access to paddlesports for newcomers and developing paddlers, delivers structured coaching, and provides a versatile programme of activities suitable for families, youth groups, adults, and students in Glasgow and the surrounding area.

Booking options include single-session tasters, multi-week progression courses, club membership and group or family packages for birthday parties and holiday camps. Sessions run across seasons and include student nights. The programme supports skill progression, confidence on the water and repeat visits to develop technique. Suitable for beginners and families.