Whitewater Park and Play

Practice your paddling skills on Scotland’s only artificial whitewater course in a safe and accessible environment!

Pinkston is home to a grade 2/3 white water course with a variety of river features.

💦 You will be asked to complete a competency test before going on the water if this is your first visit to Pinkston or if you have not been in a while
💦 Develop confidence in the water and master your white water skills!
💦Suitable for people aged 12 and up! Parent/Guardian must be present while 16 and under are on the water

What is not included

Kit hire is unavailable – those participating must bring all their own kit and wear an appropriate buoyancy aid and helmet.

Check in details

When you arrive, please head through the tunnel towards the water and turn to your right – reception is beside the blue kayak attached to the pole to check in!

If this is your first Park and Play we must first complete a short competency test with you – please click here for our competency test video

Special requirements

This session welcomes paddlers ages 12+ but your parent/guardian must be present while you are on the water if under 16 years old

FAQs

Q : Is there car parking?
A : Yes, we have a free to use carpark with more free street parking on Boron Street (road directly up the hill from the main gates)

Q : Are there showers and hair dyers?
A : We have changing facilities with hot showers but no hair dyers. We do have outside plugs if you wish to bring your own.

Q : How cold is the water?
A : This changes from day to day as it is an outdoor unheated (but filtered!) pool. But probably cold tbh – know your limits especially in winter!

Q : Is there a coffee machine?
A : No, bring your own flask if you would like a hot drink for after!

Any further questions please feel free to email into [email protected] or give us a call on 0141 332 5636