Splash pads are the ultimate summer game-changer for families! They turn up the fun without the stress—no deep water, no floaties, just endless splashing, laughing, and cooling off under fountains, sprayers, and jets. Kids burn off energy while staying safe and active, and parents get a much-needed break in the shade, knowing their little ones are having a blast in a low-risk environment. It’s the perfect spot to beat the heat, make memories, and keep everyone happy all summer long. Honestly, who needs a pool when you’ve got a splash pad?
Take a look at these 5 local Splash Pads that are sure to keep your little ones cooled off and having active fun all summer long!
1. Kiwanis Sprayground | Dunedin, FL | Kiwanis Sprayground is a super fun and enjoyable, it holds a capacity of up to 60 persons and has life guards on duty. This sprayground is open until 5pm daily. This splash pad is right next to a shaded playground for play during the hourly splash pad cleanings and is in a park that is perfect for a family picnics. My family personally LOVES this one! ~ FREE
2. Tarpon Springs Splash Park | Tarpon Springs, FL | Open until 6pm daily, this splash pad has a super cute pirate theme and is also right next to a playground that is perfect for playing to get warm before jumping right into that cool water! ~ FREE
3. Dell Holmes SplashPad/Park | St. Petersburg, FL | Open until 5pm daily, this splash pad is perfect for children 3 and under as it is in a smaller area with no bucket drops! Connected to a very large park, let your big kids run and play while your littlest ones cool off! ~ FREE
4. Coachman Park/Splashpad | Clearwater, FL | Splashpad runs daily until 5pm- this area is perfect for a family day. Coachman park is known for its vendors and events set up around the park usually containing live music as well. The Splashpad is directly next to a brand new, pirate themed playground perfect for playing all day while you have a drink and relax and then let your kids cool off in their fountain style splash pad! ~ FREE
5. Cypress Forest Spray Park | Oldsmar, FL | Perfect for the 5 and under crowd, this Splashpad offers a variety of activities and minimal bucket drops! ~ $5 parking, FREE entry
Do you have a favorite Splashpad that your family love to go to that we should be letting other Pinellas County parents know about? Add details about it HERE!
