The Best Splash Pads In and Near Philadelphia

Splash Pads and Sprinkler Parks in Philadelphia

Dilworth Plaza—Center City
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia
Located on the west side of City Hall, Dilworth Plaza features a huge interactive fountain area where kids can run around. It also offers seating and a cafe for parents. The fountains at Dilworth Plaza turn on in April and are open 7:45am-10pm daily.

Sister Cities Park—Logan Square
18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
Right in the heart of Center City, at Logan Circle across from the Franklin Institute, Sister Cities Park offers a great spot for families to cool off and enjoy those summer days. The Sister Cities fountain is a unique representation of the world, with Philadelphia at its center. Jets of water squirt from 10 spouts, representing Philly’s sister cities, globally positioned in relation to their distance from Philadelphia. There is also a garden and pond—race your paper boats down the stream or splash around in the spacious kiddie pool.

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Spraygrounds

Corporal Jimmy O'Connor Memorial Playground—Morrell Park (Northeast Philadelphia)
4330-40 Deerpath Lane, Philadelphia
Kids can enjoy playing at the playground, cooling off in the sprinkler, and shooting hoops on the basketball court. There is a recreation building with a gym and multipurpose rooms, as well.

Seger Park—Center City
1020 Lombard Street, Philadelphia
A great spot for toddlers and big kids alike, Seger Park is located on Lombard Street, not far from South Street and Independence National Historic Park. Seger Park fits into the area of a city block and features a separate play area for toddlers, as well as a dog park if you want to bring along the canine member of your family. While the water features at Seger are older, it's still a fun way to get wet and cool off on a hot summer day.

Nelson M. Herron Playground and Recreation Center—Pennsport (South Philadelphia)
213 Reed St., Philadelphia,
Wide-open Herron Park in South Philly is equipped with a series of sprinklers and jets, making this sprayground a great place for a play date on a hot day. The park has five paved splash pad areas, where sprayers spout geysers from the pavement, pour torrents down from poles, and shoot arcs of water across the space.

Roberto Clemente Park and Playground—Spring Garden
1800 Wallace St., Philadelphia
Named for the legendary baseball player and humanitarian Roberto Clemente, this park and spray ground is located in the Spring Garden section of the city. It also offers a great outdoor space for after-school activities and summer camps, with basketball courts and a playground.

Samuel F. Houston Playground—Andorra
900 Grakyn Ln., Philadelphia
Located in the Andorra section of Roxborough, Houston Playground has something for everyone. Ball fields, basketball courts, hiking trails, hockey, a tennis court, an older kid playground, plus a meadow and a fenced tot lot mean plenty of fun, but the summer splash pad is always a hit with little ones.

Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center—Manayunk
1 Rector St., Philadelphia
Featuring a playground, basketball court, volleyball court, and spray ground, Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center is a perfect spot to exercise and cool off. This location also boasts an auditorium and multipurpose center for cultural and fitness programs.

Spraygrounds and Splash Pads in the Philly Suburbs

Everybody's Playground—Horsham
540A Dresher Road, Horsham
Located within Lukens Park, this all-abilities playground is a super place for kids to play and has a spray station for hot summer days. The park has three softball fields, as well as a basketball court with removable rims for wheelchair basketball. The spray station opens on Memorial Day weekend and remains open until Labor Day. Come prepared for sun, as there's not a lot of shade.

Warwick Community Park—Jamison
1733 Township Greene, Jamison
Visitors can enjoy cooling off at the spray pole at this Warwick Township park. Basketball courts, a playground, and soccer fields round out the offerings. The spray pole and splash pad were recently upgraded within the last few years!

Freedom Playground at Haverford Reserve—Haverford Township
9000 Parkview Dr, Haverford
Not only does this park have fun water misters, but it also has a soft-surface playground with swings, slides, and more. Plus, it’s a fully accessible park with accommodations for people of all abilities. Bathrooms and a water fountain, along with a shaded picnic area, are nearby.

Fountain of Youth Spray Park—Pottstown
251 Manatawny Street, Pottstown
Located in the borough of Pottstown, this spray ground is available to families through the first weekend in September, making it a perfect spot to get cool. This spot is open from 10am to 7pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend. Swim diapers are required as applicable; no regular diapers. No pets.

Masons Mill Park—Huntingdon Valley
3500 Masons Mill Road, Huntingdon Valley
Besides ball fields, play equipment, a book walk, walking trail, fishing pond, picnic areas, dinosaur climbers, and a Safety Town complex, this 76-acre park also provides a fun water spray pole.

Montgomery Township Community & Recreation Center—Montgomeryville
1030 Horsham Road, Montgomeryville
Geared toward kids 2-12, this spray park generally operates from 11am to 7pm daily, starting in early June. The site features gentle sprinklers for toddlers, large spray features for older children, shade sails, tables and benches, well-maintained public restrooms, and an adjacent, accessible playground.

Alverthorpe Park—Jenkintown
This facility boasts a little baby wading pool, free and open to Abington Township residents ages 5 and younger. The wading pool is open daily from 11am to 5pm from June 21 until September 1. Visitors will be required to show proof of residency to be admitted into the Park. Non-resident visitors must be a guest of a resident.

Governor Printz Park—Essington
Taylor Ave & W. 2nd St., Essington
Overlooking the Delaware River, this park includes gazebos, a modern playground, and a great water splash pad. It's also occasionally a location for community events, with plenty of manicured grass to set up folding chairs and blankets.

Bell Tavern Park—Downington
107 Bell Tavern Rd., Downingtown
The water features here turn on at 11am and turn off at 5pm. This little park also includes a playground, paved walking path, and basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts. Dogs are welcome, but leashes are required.