Best Splash Pads In and Near Boston

1. Rose Kennedy Greenway Fountains—Chinatown, Wharf District, and North End
The Rose Kennedy Greenway runs through the city, featuring multiple fountains. The Greenway fountains, listed below from north to south, are available for splashing through early October; the park is open from 9 am to 11 pm.

Rings Fountain—Greenway at Central Street
64 nozzles shoot up in the air and create circles of vertical water.
Canal Fountains—Greenway at Salem Street (North Canal Fountain) and Greenway at North Street (South Canal Fountain)
The Canal fountains run along the North and South lawns of the Parks. These fountains are perfect for smaller children, who just want to get their feet wet.
Chinatown Stream Fountain—Surface Road and Beach Street
The bamboo-lined, rocky stream in Chinatown is best for older kids.
Harbor Fog Sculpture
The contemporary, interactive sculpture takes cool to the next level. Movement activates and cool, foggy mist. Perfect for kids who don't want to get soaked but need a refreshing escape from the summer sun.

2. Dorothy Curran Playground — South Boston
005 Columbia Rd, South Boston (Inside Moakley Park)
This nautically-themed playground has some of the coolest water features in town: several large seaweed sculptures that spray kids down when the weather heats up. It's the perfect spot to keep the kiddos nice and cool. The park is open from 10 am to 7 pm and maintains public restrooms.

3. Artesani Playground Spray Deck and Wading Pool—Brighton
1255 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton
The small, nicely maintained DCR playground has a spray deck and wading pool for cooling off. The spray deck is open through early September, while the wading pool is open Saturday and Sunday through August. The spray deck is open from 8 am to 8 pm, while the wading pool is open from 10:15 am to 5:45 pm. The park has a picnic area and restrooms.

4. Ryan Wading Pool and Playground—Mattapan
350 River St., Mattapan
The water features at this next one are extensive. Not only is there a substantial wading pool, but there are several spray features in the shapes of animals. Ryan Wading Pool is open daily from mid-June to late August, from 10:15 am to 5:45 pm with (historically) extended hours on Thursdays in July and August. This park has shaded benches and restrooms as well.

5. Stony Brook Spray Deck—Jamaica Plain
Lamartine St. & Boylston St., Jamaica Plain
This small neighborhood spray deck is part of the Stony Brook Playground. It's open daily from late May to early September, from 8 am to 8 pm.

6. Johnson Playground Spray Deck—Jamaica Plain
Lamartine St. & Green St., Jamaica Plain
Like Stony Brook, this is small neighborhood spray deck is part of the Johnson Playground. It's open daily from late May to early September, from 8 am to 8 pm.

7. Alfond Memorial Spray Deck—West End
Alfond Memorial Spray Deck, Boston
You may not be able to dive into the Charles River, but you can cool down on its shores at the Alfond Memorial Spray Deck. The park is open from 8 am to 8 pm, and the park has a playground and picnic tables.

8. Olsen Swimming Pool and Spray Deck—Hyde Park
95 Turtle Pond Parkway, Hyde Park
With brightly colored spray features, this splash pad is big enough for everyone who needs to cool down on hot days. The spray deck is open from mid-June to mid-August, from 11:15am to 6:45 pm.

9. Frog Pond, Boston Common—Beacon Hill
38 Beacon St, Boston
Cooling off at Frog Pond is a Boston tradition. From late June through Labor Day weekend, children ages 12 and under can cool off in the Frog Pond Spray Pool, open daily at 11 am.

10. Splash Fountain, Christian Science Plaza—Back Bay
177 Huntington Ave, Boston
This splash pool and fountain area that includes evening lighting is open daily, 9 am to 9 pm, weather permitting. The fountain is on the Belvidere Street side of the plaza.

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11. Coolidge Playground—Brookline
89 Columbia St, Brookline
At Coolidge Playground, water shoots out of what looks like a volcano, which is a big hit with the little ones. Nestled into a quiet residential neighborhood, the park also has walking paths and a dog park.

12. Soule Recreation Center—Brookline
652 Hammond St, Brookline
Nestled right in the middle of a large playground (with plenty of activities), this sizable spray deck lets kids cool down in between turns on the slides and swings. The park has restrooms, too.

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13. Alexander W. Kemp Playground—Cambridge
36 Waterhouse St, Cambridge
This super unique playground Cambridge Common (it’s built of natural materials) has a splash pad and water wheel with attached water tables.

14. Danehy Park—Cambridge
99 Sherman St, Cambridge
In addition to playgrounds, open green space, and paths, Danehy Park has a large spray deck that’s perfect for cooling off on hot days.

15. North Point Park—Cambridge
6 Museum Way, East Cambridge
The spray deck at North Point Park has one of the best views in the area. You can see Boston and the Zakim Bridge while splashing around.

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16. Foss Park/Latta Brothers Memorial Pool—Somerville
235 Broadway, Somerville
A large, colorful splash pad with inviting vertical jets of various sizes opened last summer in Foss Park, near the popular Latta Brothers Memorial Pool. The spray deck is open from 8 am to 8 pm, and the pool is open from 11:15 to 6:45; restrooms are on site.

17. Chuckie Harris Park—Somerville
17 Cross Street, East Somerville
The innovative water feature at Chuckie Harris Park isn't the only cool thing about this park; there's also a multi-person slide and plenty of green space.

18. Beaver Brook Spray Deck and Playground—Belmont
621 Trapelo Road, Belmont
There are a lot of fun water features in the Beaver Brook Spray Deck as well as a playground and lots of green space to explore in the Beaver Brook Reservation (a favorite for dogs and their humans). Tip: The rocks in the water area get slippery, so have your little ones wear water shoes with tread. The spray deck is open from 8 am to 8 pm.

19. North Union Spray Park–Arlington
60 North Union Street, Arlington
This multi-use park has a baseball field, basketball court, playground, and a huge splash pad. Parking is available, and the park provides portable restrooms in the summer.

20. Petersen Splash Pad at Watson Park–Braintree
Gordon Road off Quincy Avenue, Braintree
This 4,000-square-foot splash pad provides big relief for hot days on the South Shore. Kids will love the brightly colored water features. The surrounding park has a playground and athletic fields as well as trails and views of the Monatiquot River.

21. McDonald Playground–Waltham
8 Cutter St, Waltham
This splash park features run-through water arches and sprinkling snakes. Kids will also love the adjoining playground where they can run around and dry off.

22. Lazazzero Playground – Waltham
7 Shore Road, Waltham
The playground and splash pad are fully-fenced which is great for little wanderers.