It’s no secret that Arizona boasts some of the hottest temps in the country, but some of the best splash pads can also be found in Arizona! Other than this detailed list of Phoenix splash pads, there are almost a dozen other water play areas to be found around the state. The majority can be found in the Tucson area, but there are also locations in Sedona, Yuma, Lake Havasu, and more!
For more information on each park/splash pad, we have included a link to the city’s website.
Sunset Park, 3020 W. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85390 – restrooms, no shade
Sunset Park, 655 Sunset Drive, Sedona, AZ 86336 – open May 1-September 30, restrooms, no shade
Crossroads Park, 7548 N Silverbell Road, Tucson, AZ 85743 – restrooms and shade
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718 – third Saturday in April to Halloween, 8am-7pm, restrooms, no shade
Catalina Park, 925 N. 4th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705 – April 1- October 31, restrooms, no shade
Palo Verde Park, 355 S. Mann Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701 – April 1 – October 31, restrooms, no shade
Balboa Heights Park, 2536 N. Castro Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705 – April 1 – October 31, restrooms, no shade
Heritage River Park, 12375 N. Heritage Park Drive, Marana, AZ 85653 – restrooms and shade
Carver Park, S. 13th Avenue and W. 5th Street, Yuma, AZ 85364 – no restrooms or shade
Friendship Park, Avenue A and 34th Place, Yuma, AZ 85365 – restrooms, no shade
Mesquite Park, 2140 Mesquite Avenue, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 – no restrooms or shade
Carr McNatt Park, 1115 N. Brown Avenue, Casa Grande, AZ 85122 – restrooms, no shade
Bob Edwards Park, E Long Look Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 – restrooms, no shade
Pioneer Park, 506 1st St E, Snowflake, AZ 85937– no shade
Len Roberts Park, 101 E. Theater Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 – restooms
Best Splash Pads in Arizona
What to bring to a splash pad? Needed items can vary by age of child. Ours always include:
- swim suits with rash guard
- sunscreen
- hats
- buckets or small cups for play
- snacks
- lots of water to drink
- towels
- plastic or reusable bag for wet suits
Other possible needed items:
- water shoes (surfaces can be slippery)
- extra swim diapers for little ones
- change of clothes
- picnic lunch
- camping chair for parent (not all locations have enough seating)
- blanket for children to sit on
