15 Milwaukee Splash Pads & Wading Pools (Map)

This interactive water feature offers beautiful views of Lake Michigan and sits at the end of Sam Johnson Parkway. The Pershing Boat Launch, just a few yards away, has a concession stand open to the public.

Kelly R:  The community splash pad at Oak Creek's Town Square has buttons that kids can press to interact with the water features.

The Bayshore Town Center splash pad is located in the town square. It is a small fountain splash pad that is a great place for kids to cool off and for the whole family to grab a bite to eat with take-out from one of the nearby restaurants. Public restrooms are nearby.

Hart Park is a beautiful park located in the city of Wauwatosa along the Menomonee River. Kids will love the playground and the small adjacent splash pad. Restrooms are nearby. And, little train lovers may see a train go by from up close as the railroad tracks run along the playground.

Kelly R:  There are special splash pad only hours at the Elm Grove Village Pool (with discounted admission), though kids can enjoy the splash pad during open swim, too.

Find Germantown's only aquatic facility in Kinderberg Park. The sprayground is 1,200 square feet, including water sprinklers, levers and fountains. Also enjoy the excellent playground. Restrooms are nearby.

Kelly R:  This is a cool park with a great playground for all abilities. The destination-worthy splash pad is also inclusive, and has distinct areas for active play (water cannons and sprays), family play (a huge dumping feature and water arches), and toddlers.

The Splash pad at Hickory Lane park is a fenced in area, with water fun including dump buckets, fountains and sensor activation for water cycle. Also enjoy the nearby playground.

Lake Country Rotary Splash Pad is located in Nixon Park. The splash pad features water play equipment with dump buckets, sprinklers and fountains. It has a great covered area for picnicking alongside the splash pad.

Kelly R:  West Bend's Regner Park has a fun zero-depth splash pad, plus a manmade swimming pond with a diving board and slide, a concession stand, hiking and playgrounds. Wristbands are required.