An Hour on Erne Island’s Inflatable Playground: Slides, Trampolines and Wind‑blown Lough Oughter Splash

BUTLERS BRIDGE WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE

An Hour on Erne Island’s Inflatable Playground: Slides, Trampolines and Wind‑blown Lough Oughter Splash

A one-hour session on an inflatable obstacle course at Erne Island Water Park in Butlers Bridge — this guide explains what to expect, what’s provided, and how to plan.

An Hour on Erne Island’s Inflatable Playground: Slides, Trampolines and Wind‑blown Lough Oughter Splash.

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Location
Butlers Bridge
Operator
Cavan Adventure Centre
Category
Water Activities
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Perched on the calm reaches of Lough Oughter at Butlers Bridge, the Erne Island Water Park stages an inflatable obstacle course of slides, climbing frames and trampolines that promises an hour of buoyant, kinetic play. Run by Cavan Adventure Centre, the activity is framed as a compact, high-energy session suitable for family groups and delivers safety equipment and instruction before participants head out onto the water.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE COURSE

A tightly packed inflatable course of slides and climbs

The waterpark combines slides, trampolines and climbing frames into a single inflatable play circuit that lets participants bounce, climb and slide across interconnected elements before falling into the soft water of Lough Oughter.

THE SETTING

Play on Lough Oughter’s sheltered water

Sessions take place on the sheltered waters of Lough Oughter, where the soft water provides a forgiving landing for falls from the inflatables and underpins the park’s accessible, family‑oriented tone.

INCLUSIONS

All essential safety kit is provided

Participants are issued a wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet before being taken out to the waterpark, and staff deliver instructions on getting on and off and basic safety procedures.

What the day feels like

How the hour unfolds

After kit‑up and a short safety briefing, you’re escorted out to the floating course for a sixty‑minute session of continuous play: climbing, launching off trampolines, sliding and re‑entering the water. The format is informal — once briefed, visitors are free to pick their lines and push the inflatables at their own pace, with staff nearby to manage safety and transitions.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this hour of play suits best.

1
Active familiesMarketed as family‑friendly and a great fit for families with children old enough to take part, offering a compact, high‑energy activity where adults and children can play side by side.
2
Older children (8+)Designed for participants aged 8 and over — the park’s minimum age makes it especially appropriate for school‑age kids ready for supervised water play.
3
Teens & young adultsTeens and young adults looking for a short, social stretch of physical fun will find the format and obstacles well suited to testing balance and competitive play.
4
Casual visitors & short‑stayersWith a defined one‑hour duration, the activity suits visitors on tight schedules who want a single, self‑contained experience rather than a half‑day commitment.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & session length

Sessions run for one hour. Erne Island Water Park is open daily from 10am to 6pm.

What to bring

Bring a swimsuit, towel and warm clothes for afterwards; the operator supplies a wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet.

Operator

The activity is run by Cavan Adventure Centre at Erne Island Water Park in Butlers Bridge, County Cavan.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the session?

Each session is one hour long.

What age can participate?

The activity is for ages 8 and up.

Is safety equipment provided?

Yes — participants are provided with a wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet as part of the session.

What should I bring?

Bring a swimsuit, towel and warm clothes for afterwards.

When is the waterpark open?

Erne Island Water Park is open daily from 10am to 6pm.

How can I ask questions or make enquiries?

The operator is available to answer queries by phone, email and social media.