17 Greater LA Splash Pads & Water Playgrounds (Map)

Erynn:  Tons of off-street parking make this park easy to get to, and beyond the splash pad itself, another highlight is the expansive playground area. Two play structures within view of the splash pad mean parents with multiple kids won't have to run around keeping track of everyone. Lots of greenery helps with the scenic value, too! There's limited shade, so be sure to wear sunscreen.

Alexandra F.:  This awesome playground was renovated in 2023 and is definitely one of the best playgrounds in Orange County! My preschooler especially loves the large splashpad with tons of fun water spray features, and the gigantic climbing structure with rope bridges and super tall slide looks so fun for older kids. The zip lines are a hit for a wide range of ages, and I really like how they have several wiffle balls and bats out on the artificial turf baseball diamond for kids to play with. If you plan to go on the weekend, be sure to make reservations online.

Erynn:  A huge playground paired with a water play area make Frontier Park a favorite for families. There's also disc golf, outdoor fitness equipment, and paved trails that take you through all 4.5 acres of the park. There is street parking only but much of it is close to the splash pad and playground areas.

Erynn:  Shaded playground equipment and multiple water features make this park a great summer destination. It's tucked away into a local neighborhood, but there is off-street parking plus adjoining sports fields. The splash pad is also located right next to the playground, so parents don't have too far to go to keep up with the kids. Bathing suits required!

Alexandra F.:  We discovered this splash pad because it’s across the street from the La Habra Children’s Museum, and it is truly awesome! It’s open seasonally between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and offers tons of fun interactive water features for kids, including a train slide, water spray tunnel, and lots of colorful objects that squirt water. Best of all - it’s completely shaded!

This aquatic-themed play center is an admission-only park, but its fun play features and overall family-friendliness make it worth the cost of entry. No adults are admitted without their kids, and no kids can get in without a grownup, either. Whale, shark, and serpent-themed slides, climbing structures, and murals echo the Atlantis theme and make this more than just a park. Tons of on-site parking makes it easy for parents, too.

This pirate-themed park features 2 playground structures, a covered picnic shelter and tables, ½ court basketball area, open green space, walking/exercise path, water play area and restrooms.

Alexandra F.:  This is a great splashpad! It’s large, shaded, and has a fun water features like water cannons, a mini train slide, this cool spinning water splasher thing, a sprinkler arch and more. A fun way to keep cool in the hot summer months! The adjacent playground is also nice, and there are large grassy fields for playing in, too, as well as a skatepark.

The button-activated splash pad at La Pintoresca Park has bright, colorful sprinklers and nozzles that provide ample water fun. Benches are provided around the splash pad for convenience, and although the splash pad provides no shaded areas, there are plenty of trees within the vicinity to keep families cool. Looking to do something after the kiddos cool down? The park is also the site for the local library, skate area, basketball court, picnic area, playground, and features plenty of open land to kick a soccer ball and throw a frisbee around.

Erynn:  Surrounded by plenty of grassy area, this splash pad sits between a shaded picnic area and a playground. Multiple water features are included in the covered splash pad and the park also has rose gardens and a public pool. There's only street parking available.

The splash pad at Rio De Los Angeles State park offers sprinklers that shoot water from the floor and small tanks that dump water. Kiddos can enjoy the two nearby playgrounds before or after the splash pad, and all members of the family can take a stroll on walking paths or shoot some hoops in the basketball courts and kick a ball at the soccer field.

Cerritos Park is a quaint and cozy no-frills park, and its splash pad with spouts and sprinklers offers kiddos a fun way to keep cool on those hot spring and summer days. The park also has a fun rocket-ship themed playground and slide area with soft rubber floors, rock climbing walls for tiny tykes, and picnic tables with shade areas, benches, and ample open grass for families to enjoy.

Grand Park LA, an eco-friendly park that uses re-circulated water, has a spacious splash pad that features interactive jets to keep little ones cool and entertained. Parents appreciate the convenience of the park's movable pink furniture which allows them to catch some shade and take a breather as they watch their little ones during daytime water play. At night, families can stick around to see a light show at the park's historic fountain.

The first thing you'll notice about this quaint splash pad at Pacific Community Center & Park are its decorative squiggly palm trees. Kiddos can cool off in this no-frills water playground, while parents can join or sit back and watch on one of the benches available. The playground offers slides and monkey bars for additional outdoor fun.

Erynn:  The Alondra splash pad is part of a larger park that includes a pool, skate park, playground, native plant garden, and a fishing pond. Multiple water spray features keep kids cool and ample parking makes things convenient for parents. Plus, the presence of the pond means you can often spot ducks and other wildlife.