Wynnum Wading Pool, Heritage tidal pool in Wynnum, Australia

Wynnum Wading Pool is a shallow tidal pool with concrete walls and a sandy bottom, built in 1932. It measures 128 by 54 metres, with a maximum depth of 75 centimetres maintained by automatic valves. Three pipes in the sea wall let water in at high tide, and flood gates hold it; five shallow steps, a concrete ramp and a slippery slide provide access.

The pool was built in 1932 by Brisbane City Council as a work relief project during the Great Depression. This construction provided employment for local workers at a time when jobs were scarce in the region.

The area around the pool includes a sandstone drinking fountain memorial dedicated to W H Barnes, a former local politician. This monument reflects how the community honors its public figures and local history.

The pool is separated from the bay by a narrow concrete path, with a concrete ramp at the south-western corner and five shallow steps on three sides. Water enters through three pipes at high tide and flood gates are closed to retain it; the bottom is cleared of silt fortnightly. Showers, change rooms and toilets are at the northern end.

Three concrete pipes in the sea wall let water in at high tide, and flood gates are then shut so it cannot drain at low tide. Every fortnight the gates are opened, the pool empties, and silt is cleared from the bottom before it refills.