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Onojo Ikoi-no-Mori Waterside Park is a small public park beside the Ushikubi Dam area, south of central Fukuoka. Its main features are a shallow 170-metre stream and a 2,000-square-metre lawn rather than a swimming pool or staffed water attraction.
It is most practical for visitors travelling by car and for families who already have towels, a change of clothes and water shoes. There is no listed booking system or admission fee, but stream conditions can change after heavy rain.
Key information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Free general-access park; not a swimming pool |
| Main features | 170 m stream and 2,000 m² lawn |
| Facilities | One toilet building; no listed changing room or shower |
| Parking | Free; official pages currently show 35 and 40 spaces |
| Best access | Car or taxi; public transport is inconvenient |
| Safety | Check weather and recent rainfall before entering the water |
What the waterside park is like
This is one of several separate parks around Onojo Ikoi-no-Mori. The waterside area is designed around grass and a narrow stream where children can cool their feet and play in shallow water. It does not have pool lifeguards, marked swimming lanes or water slides. The nearby Central Park is a different facility with large playground equipment, paid parking and set opening hours, so use the correct map destination.
Facilities and what to bring
The official facility page lists a 2,000 m² lawn, the 170 m stream, one toilet building and parking. It does not list changing rooms, showers, lockers or a permanent shop. Bring a swimsuit or quick-dry clothes, towel, complete change of clothes, bag for wet items, drinking water and secure water shoes. Keep valuables with you and take rubbish away.
Parking and transport
Parking is free. Two official pages give different capacities: the individual facility page lists 35 spaces, while the access page lists 40. Treat the lot as small and arrive early on hot weekends. Public transport to the wider Ikoi-no-Mori area involves a bus to Minamiyamate Danchi followed by a long walk, and the official directions are centred on Central Park rather than this waterside lot. A car or taxi is normally the realistic choice.
Safety and timing
A shallow stream is still natural outdoor water. Do not enter during or soon after heavy rain, when water can become deeper, faster or muddy. Adults should stay within reach of young children, and running on wet stones should be avoided. There is no fixed official summer season listed for the general-access park. Check the Onojo Ikoi-no-Mori website for closures or restrictions on the day, especially after severe weather.
