For an updated post, with a more comprehensive list of splash pads all over AZ, go to I Heart AZ: Water Fun and Splash Pads in AZ.
A couple of things to do this week, then a list of splash pads around town that I put together, just because I love you all so much.
A couple of things to do this week, then a list of splash pads around town that I put together, just because I love you all so much.
2 out of the 3 boys at Tempe Splash Playground in Tempe and Espee Park in Chandler
In Tempe there is Tempe Beach Splash Playground located at Tempe Beach Park. The Splash playground is open on Saturday & Sunday ONLY from 10:00am-7:00pm for the month of May. Everyday operations begin Monday, May 30, 2011. Free admission. Lots of fun, but very busy.
These other three in Tempe are smaller splash pads that are open daily from 10am to 7pm: Jaycee Park (5th St and Hardy), Esquer Park (101 and Apache) and Hudson Park (Apache between Rural and McClintock.) Free. Go here for more info and to learn about Tempe public pools (like the wave pool at Kiwanis Park.)
Chandler has three spray parks open from 9am to 7pm daily:
Chuparosa Park Spray Pad at 2400 S. Dobson Rd., between Queen Creek & Germann.
and between Ray Rd. & Chandler Blvd.
Espee Park Spray Pad at 450 E. Knox, between Arizona Ave. & McQueen Road. The splash park is right next to the playground, so kids can go back and forth between the two.
At the Water Tower Park in downtown Gilbert there is a splash pad by the water tower at 45 W. Page Avenue. You could even go on Saturday and check out the farmers market 7am to 11am, bring the kids and let them play in the water after you shop.
Fountain Hills has a splash pad at Fountain Hill Park, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd. It is open 9am til sunset and is free.
Shopping Centers that have splash pads:
Riverview has a fountain to play in right in front of the Cinemark theater.
Tempe Marketplace also has fountains in the District, on the north side of the marketplace.
Or, check out the childrens water play area at San Tan Mall at Williamsfield Rd and the San Tan Freeway. Located near Dillards and open during mall hours.
All of the splash pads listed above are free. And of course, the Phoenix zoo has two great water play areas, Leapin' Lagoon and Yakulla Caverns which are included in your zoo admission. Now is a great time to think about getting a zoo membership so you can enjoy the water fun all summer.
Other water fun things include Mesa aquatic centers which open for the summer on May 28th. Memorial Day weekend, May 28th-30th, season passes are on sale for half off. For $105 your whole family (up to 8 people) can visit the Mesa pools as often as you want. I think this summer we might get a pass and visit all of the Mesa pools. This is a little less ambitious than last years project of visiting 50 Mesa parks. Mesa has some incredible pools, including the brand new Skyline pool and the Rhodes Pool which has a splash pad and the famous FlowRider. Or, check out this article about valley water parks and tubing activities.
Have a fun summer. Bring on the sunscreen,
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3 comments:
Thanks for putting this list together. I'm inspired to try some fun new spots! Have a fabulous Summer!
Hi Sarah!
Great information! Exactly what I've been looking for. I just need to check the dates for this year. :) Thanks!
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