Hoopla Island — Attraction in Local Government District of Pinawa

We had a fantastic time on our first - and definitely not last - visit to Hoopla Island! We found the drive out from Winnipeg to be totally worth the effort. The park is located off of the beach at Pinawa, and there are great local facilities as well, such as a monitored sandy beach (with a fun floating dock), walking trails, and picnic spots so that one can easily make a whole day out of a one hour visit to Hoopla Island.

The staff were polite, friendly and vigilant. Rules were explained to everyone prior to starting and were enforced on an as needed basis during our session. The current limit of 30 people per session felt just right, as there was lots of space for everyone to spread out and explore the different elements. The two adults in our group enjoyed the workout of maneuvering through the course, and the little guy had an absolute blast flinging himself through (and off) the obstacles and slides. This was hard work for a couple of overweight adults, but an absolute blast! Life jackets were mandatory (and provided) and we definitely appreciated them after an hour of slippery, splashy fun. Parking is available for free and it was easy to find. Definitely worth...

My fiancée, stepdaughter, and I went to Hoopla Island for our second visit yesterday, this time with a larger group that included my adult children and their spouses/partners. This place is loads of fun! Yes, there’s a risk of falling or slipping, but that’s part of the challenge and the “obstacle” experience.

If you’re older or just want a bit more grip, I recommend wearing water shoes. Keep in mind, it’s designed with younger kids and young adults in mind, so they’ll often be running around and sometimes cutting in front of you. Just stay aware, and if you’re not confident with your footing, kindly let them know to take it easy and most kids will slow down once...

If you are over 40, do not partake, even if you have to supervise your under 8 kid. This place will maim you. It is a moving, slippery house of horror. My knee bent in 2 ways it normally doesn’t, and I almost dislocated my shoulder.

But for children, excellent. They need to stop with a parent paying to go with younger kids, and allow us to swim around and supervise while our kids bomb around on adventure park. Let us buy a kid pass, and just swim/supervise them. Because Jesus Christ this place will get you closer to your orthopaedic surgeon than...