Epic Water Activities & Water Sports in Cork
Ireland’s leading water activities centre – and it’s not just for kids.
Award Winning Water Sports Centre in West Cork
Welcome to the Lagoon Activity Centre in Rosscarbery, where a thrilling adventure awaits! With our water activities, you’ll dive into the exhilarating beauty of West Cork and the Wild Atlantic Way – from the comfort and fun of an amazing aqua park.
Get ready for some serious fun at our inflatable water park, or paddle your way through the lagoon with a kayak. Bring the kids for a joyride on pedal boats, or test your balance with stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Not in the mood for action? Kick back and relax at Jack’s Shack, our outdoor dining area by the water, where you can savour fresh coffee and delicious food while soaking in the stunning aqua park views.
Find us on the inland side of the N71, the road linking Clonakilty and Skibbereen. As you drive towards Skibbereen from Clonakilty, just glance to your right—you’ll spot our iconic white beach hut and the vibrant Lagoon Activity Centre.
Pick Your Water Activity
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All equipment provided
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For children 8 years and older
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Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
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Lifejackets provided
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Best way to explore the lakes
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Double Kayak/Canadian Canoe available (€18)
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Lifejackets provided
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Ideal Activity for Beginners
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Calm Waters
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For all ages (Children to be accompanied by an adult)
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Safety Lifejackets are provided
Family Friendly
Enjoy great day out for all ages
*Only 3 feet deep!
Can't swim? Don't worry!
If you fall in just stand up!
*Does not apply to waterpark
Great food served
Pizza, Crepes, Ice Creams and Drinks
Let the Adventure Begin!
Located in Rosscarbery, West Cork, our watersports centre offers a range of activities for all ages. From water park to paddle boarding, from kayaking to stand-up paddle boarding – everything is possible here.
The Lagoon Activity Centre is a unique venue that has been created with fun in mind. With endless opportunities for water activities in Ireland, we encourage you to explore all the different aspects of the centre and find out what suits you best.
We're the Activity Centre That's Not Just for Kids.
We offer a wide range of activities including kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. The Lagoon can create an exciting adventure for adults, schools, youth groups, and birthday parties with its extensive watersports activities.
We aim to make water sports accessible to everyone, whether you are an adult or a child. Our instructors are highly trained and experienced, ensuring that you have a safe and fun time on the water regardless of your skill level.
The lagoon is a perfect location to learn how to paddleboard or kayak. The calm waters and sheltered location provide an ideal setting for beginners or those who just want to relax by the water’s edge and enjoy the scenery.
Great family day out. The centre is run very well. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We've done a few of these water activities and this one is by far out favourite. You take a short boat ride out to it which was very exciting for the kids also. Toilet facilities are very clean and plenty of hand sanitizer. The whole experience from start to finish was fantastic. We'll definitely be returning. Would highly recommend. Our kids are 13 and 11.
Great fun for all the family, staff excellent and facilities, well worth a visit. Will definitely be back
Great fun, well run and very safe! Staff were very friendly. Facilities were good also. Even a picnic area and some crepes etc available there.
Fun afternoon for all. Staff were friendly and helpful. Lovely atmosphere and buzz around the centre. Hope to go again next summer.
Really, really enjoyable experience at the Lagoon. Wetsuits and life jackets provided, with both changing rooms and showers (for rinsing off only) available. Staff at reception and on the boat were very friendly and chatty. The course was very fun, and the 45 minute time was
Fantastic activity centre kids thoroughly enjoyed it. Great fun plenty of exercise. Staff were friendly and helpful today especially Dylan with welcome and wetsuits etc. Recommend it highly kids of all ages will love it. Will be back again.
The experience was mixed. If you’re fit you’ll get lots from it . Less so if you’re less so. We went with our Autistic son who felt limited in the things he could because the access to certain obstacles involved going through others he couldn’t manage. Other reviewers have
Would highly recommend birthday party here staff were so helpful before and on the day. Children had a ball on the water park and birthday boy had the best fun. Enjoyed the lovely warm pizza in adjoining garden.
We had a fantastic day with our three chikdren at the floating water park...even our 16 year old enjoyed it. Even the rain couldnt dampen the experience and the staff were very friendly. I would recommend wearing aqua shoes as it can be shallow and stony underfoot.
Book early. Always a hoot. For all ages! I'm early 50s and go with the teenagers every summer. The new pyramid is a testing climb but worth it. I started with this and got the wetting out of the way early on! Could do with clearing out of the pond scum which accumulates in two
This activity centre is so much fun, and easy to find in Roscarbery! The staff were wonderful and friendly. Life jackets are supplied, and wetsuits are available if you need them. There are showers and restrooms available, and food to purchase also. The Lagoon Activity Centre is a great laugh. It's a bit on the slippy side, so be prepared to fall into the water if you're walking or running too fast! The water is salty, and while it's around 3ft deep in some places, it's much deeper in other parts. You can also hire out peddle boats, stand up paddle boards and kayaks also. A great activity centre for both adults and kids! 5 out of 5!!
Had a great time with my kids on the inflatable water park. Staff were helpful and friendly. Change rooms are a little small when everyone is trying to get changed after, but thats a minor complaint. Will definitely go again
We had a great time here this weekend. My eldest happily went out kayaking and enjoyed the large open space. The rest of us did the water park which had so much to do and was really fun.
I would likely recommend The Lagoon Activity Centre. The family really enjoyed the Total Wipeout style course. They were all smiley and tired afterwards. The coffee was good and the place is very well run and easy to navigate. It is a must see and do in West Cork!
Lovely well maintained park . Have seen the bin collection guy here even in a sunday morning good parking area.tennis court for older kids lovely lake view and only a walk from the shops and restaurants.
This was such a fun day out for adults AND kids. We kayaked, SUPd, and went on the activity park. They have a great set up, and great staff
Absolutely blown away by my experience at the Lagoon. Staff were exceptional and went above and beyond my expectations. The lads doing the lifejackets and wetsuits were so friendly and professional. The waterpark itself was great craic and all my group had a ball. The whole set
Great craic, I went with my 9 year old son. Wrecked afterwards but definitely worth it. Looking forward to doing it again.
Booked for family of 4 as part of our holiday in West Cork and Paul the manager was very accommodating when we had a problem with the time we booked. We had great fun on the inflatables…kids loved the slide and the hamster wheel! There are lovely warm showers after too. Staff were great. We had previously been as a few times and and we will definitely be back again…it doesn’t get old!
Great place for both adults and children, wetsuit available if you done bring your own, life jackets also, the lagoon is on about 3/4 foot deep so safe for all type of swimmers, water is salty (seems maybe dirty and stagnant to me but I'm no water expert). Big area for running around on and plenty of obstacles to tackle and then the slides
Loved it big time. Must do experience of county cork, right after the butter factory.
Kids had a ball... Lots or running, swimming & climbing... For the spectators, the coffee was really good
Great place during the summer when the water park is there they allso have kenewing peddle boats and paddle surfing and a small shop that sells ice-cream and other stuff.
The Lagoon Activity centre was extremely well runnIt is great fun for the family, from 8 years plus!nHighly recommend it, cant wait to go back
So much fun, staff were brilliant and great value for money. Would definitely recommend this for a family activity……..
Kids and hubbie had a ball. Wetsuits optional, all wore life jackets and everyone seemed to enjoy. A little boat brings you from the pier to the feature in the lagoon. Life guard supervised also. Great spot. Would return
Great spot. My 2 boys had a ball. Great facilities, great value. Friendly staff.
It’s my third time in the Lagoona and it never disappoints. I came to do SUP and it was very enjoyable. Prices are also reasonable. Beautiful setting and so many other things to do around
Great place. Very well run and very safe. A must visit if in west Cork.
Had a fantastic day out as usual, our annual visit to the lagoon! Changing rooms and toliets spotless, staff amazing and very helpful. We did the waterpark which requires a good level of fitness but thats clearly started in the terms and conditions,very detailed safety talk, lifeguards on the ball as per usual. Overall a fantastic day out , we will most definitely be back, looking forward to next year already. nHighly recommend.
Had a fab time here with my family. Staff were so friendly and helpful and made sure to look after my little girl.
3 kids from 8 to 11 had a brilliant time on the waterpark activity whilst mammy and 2 small ones had some ice cream and enjoyed the good weather 😀
Kids ages 8-12 enjoyed it, adult thought it was good. The only negative is that groups tend to take over a session too much. There was a group of about 10 teens and our kids couldn’t get on certain things (e.g. rotator) as the group took it over for most of the session. Lifeguard should break this kind of hoarding up. The place is run by very young staff (teens), punctual and polite but I do wonder how they would cope if a serious incident occurred. Overall 4 happy people, but not racing back
Excellent - would highly recommend. Everything went so smoothly from when we arrived until the end. The kids all had a great time - they varied from 10-14 years of age. We will definitely be back.
Our teenage son did this on his own and loved it. Well worth the money. We had great fun laughing when he fell in. I think 45 minutes is perfect. He was wrecked after it!😂
A group of 17 of us had a fantastic trip to the lagoon today from adults to age 8. So much fun for everyone, the staff were incredible and friendly. Highly recommend a visit, well worth the trip !
Brilliant, Went there with 4 kids aged between 8 and 13 plus a big 50yr lol. Kids loves every minute. Staff were great.
How To Get Here
Ideally located in Rosscarbery, Co. Cork, you can reach the Lagoon Activity Centre in just over an hour by car if you’re coming from Cork City (2 hours from Limerick, and just over an hour and a half on the 230 bus that departs from St.Patricks Quay, Cork City).
Yes, school tours are welcome at The Lagoon Activity Centre. We offer customised packages for school groups to ensure a fun and safe experience. For more information or to book a school tour, please visit our School Tours Page.
Bags can be left in changing rooms, or in your car. You can then leave car keys at the safety deposit box at the ticket desk. We do not provide lockers.
Yes, we have changing rooms, toilets, and hot showers.
Yes – and we’re proud of our ecology! The Lagoon is home to sea snails and worms, krill, shrimp, crab, pollock, mullet, silver eel, sand fish, rock fish, and bass.
When visiting The Lagoon Activity Centre please bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and any other personal items you may need. Safety equipment like life jackets and wetsuits will be provided for water activities.
We recommend that participants have a moderate level of swimming and fitness.
You can still take part in most activities in the rain. After all, it’s a water activity centre – so you’re going to get wet anyway!
Children must be eight years old and over to go on the water park. Under 12s must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or participating adult – aged 18 and over.
You’re spoiled for choice! Kayaking, paddleboarding, pedal boats, and access to the water park are available on site, where you can tackle the obstacle course compete with slides, trampolines and climbing walls]
The Lagoon Activity Centre is open from May to September, giving visitors ample opportunities to enjoy the facilities during the summer months. For specific opening hours, please visit our Opening Times Page.
8) Water Sports in Ireland – How far is The Lagoon Activity Centre from my base?
- Cork to Rosscarbery: 1 hour by car (70 km)
- Dublin to Rosscarbery: 3 hours by car (220 km)
- Limerick to Rosscarbery: 2 hours by car (140 km)
- Galway to Rosscarbery: 3.5 hours by car (240 km)
- Waterford to Rosscarbery: 2.5 hours by car (170 km)
The water in The Lagoon is an average of 3 feet deep. This varies from 3 feet in most of the water activity centre, to 6 meters at the waterpark.
Yes, The Lagoon Activity Centre is located amongst some of the finest scenery the country has to offer, here in Rosscarbery, West Cork. The Lagoon is the premier destination for water activities in Ireland with a host of different water sports catering to all skill levels and interests.
Prices do vary depending on the type of activity and the time spent – For example the Water Park can be visited for as little as €18, while you can rent a pedal boat or canoe for only €9, plenty of options!
The Lagoon Activity Centre offers a range of outdoor activities suitable for all ages, including kayaking, paddleboarding, pedal boats and the water park. Want to find out more? Visit our Water Activities Page.