Water Tower Park

The water-play area has four features, including water walls and a 9 ⁄ -ton granite kugel ball that spins on a layer of water. The water turns off when the wind reaches 8 mph, and the splash pad is unavailable from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month from October through March for the town’s Artwalk.

Details: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 45 W. Page Ave., Gilbert. Free. 480-503-6200, gilbertaz.gov.

Riverview Park

Esquer Park as a splash playground, as well as other amenities like a skate park and horseshoes.

Details: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, April 29-Oct. 31.2407 E. McArthur Drive, Tempe. Free. 480350-5200, tempe.gov.

Tempe Marketplace

The splash fountain in the middle of the marketplace features live music on weekends. Shaded seating and is nearby.

Details: 7 a.m-11 p.m. daily. Loop 202 and McClintock Drive, Tempe. Free. 480-966-9338, tempemarketplace.com.