Here’s which Valley splash pads are open, closed
Kids of all ages love splash pads and spray pads. Plenty of adults will probably admit that they’ve walked through one too on a hot summer day. After all, they are a great way to cool off when the temperatures hover in the triple digits.
There are dozens of splash pads throughout metro Phoenix but many are closed this summer as a result of concerns about the new coronavirus pandemic. Some may open at some point, while others will be unavailable all summer.
Below you’ll find a list of which splash pads are open, followed by other locations that are closed as of this publication. Before you head out, check the website of your destination for updates and rules on social distancing and other safety precautions.
Splash pads that are open
Phoenix
CityScape: Amid the urban heat is a simple splash-and-play area with jets at CityScape. This is accessible by Valley Metro light rail.
Details: Open every day. 1 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Free. 602-7723900, reddevelopment.com/cityscape.
Desert Ridge Marketplace: The splash pad has spray jets and plenty of seating for adults, and is near the AMC Theatre in the District.
Details: Loop 101 and Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix. Free. 480-513-7586, shopdesertridge.com.
El Mirage
Gateway Park: The splash area includes pop-up jet fountains and multicolored lights at night. The park has a shaded playground, skate park, concessions and a dog park.
Details: May-October. 10100 N. El Mirage Road, El Mirage. Free. 623-9356405, elmirageaz.gov.
Glendale
Fountain Park at Westgate Entertainment District: The fountain has 24 randomly activated water columns that shoot water into the air. At night, 48 colored LEDs light up the water.
When: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Closed the first Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in June, July and August for water testing. Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue, Glendale. Free. 623-385-7502, westgateaz.com.
Glendale Heroes Regional Park:
The 10,000-square-foot splash area includes dump buckets, spray hoops, surface-jet sprays and spray frogs. There’s a dry shaded area for adults.
Details: 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. daily through Aug. 11. 8100 W. Bethany Home Road, Glendale. Free. 623-930-2820, glendaleaz.com.
Avondale
Friendship Park: In addition to the 1,800-square-foot splash pad, the park has three playgrounds, a dog park and sheltered picnic tables.
Details: 12325 W. McDowell Road, Avondale. Free. 623-333-2400, avondaleaz.gov.
Goodyear
Goodyear Community Park: Colorful water arches, drop buckets and water cannons are featured at this splash pad.
Details: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily through Oct. 19. 3151 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Free. 623-882-7525, goodyearaz.gov.
Scottsdale
Agua Linda Park: Spray poles cool the playground so heat won’t stop the fun. The park also has a sand volleyball court and lighted basketball courts.
Details: Open daily. 8732 E. McDonald Drive, Scottsdale. Free. 480-3127275, scottsdaleaz.gov.
Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park:
The spray feature is more than just a splash pad, it’s an addition to the playground in the hot summer. The park also has a nature trail and basketball court.
Details: Open daily. 8950 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale. Free. 480-3127275, scottsdaleaz.gov.
Paiute Park: The splash pad has a spray elephant and dolphin, spray poles and colorful rings. Shaded seating is nearby.
Details: Sunrise-10:30 p.m. daily. 3210 N. 66th St., Scottsdale. Free. 480312-7275, scottsdaleaz.gov.
Pima Park: Water jets and a climbing feature are adjacent to the playground at Pima Park, and there are five ramadas and three basketball courts nearby.
Details: Open daily. 8600 E. Thomas Road, Scottsdale. Free. 480-312-7275, scottsdaleaz.gov.
Scottsdale Quarter: The pop-jet splash fountain in The Quad features multiple jets. Grass and shaded seating are nearby.
Details: Scottsdale Road and Greenway-Hayden
Loop. Free. 480-270-8123, scottsdalequarter.com.
Vista del Camino Park: At the water area, a spraying palm tree is a highlight, as are spray loops. There is shaded seating nearby, plus disc golf, a dog park, lakes and playgrounds.
Details: Sunrise-10:30 p.m. daily. 7700 E. Roosevelt St., Scottsdale. Free. 480-312-2330, scottsdaleaz.gov.
Chandler
Chuparosa Park: The spray pad has a candy-cane-shape shower plus four spray rings and a ground spray.
Details: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through August. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily in September and October. Closes Nov. 1. 2400 S. Dobson Road, Chandler. Free. 480-7822727, chandleraz.gov.
Desert Breeze Park: This park features a buttercup, misty mountain, ground spray, three ants and three surf stones.
Details: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through August. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily in September and October. Closes Nov. 1. 660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd., Chandler. Free. 480-893-6652, chandleraz.gov.
Espee Park: Espee Park’s splash area is full of vibrant color and has a big water tower, three candy-cane-shape showers, spray rings and ground sprays.
Details: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through August. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily in September and October. Closes Nov. 1. 450 E. Knox Road, Chandler. Free. 480-7822727, chandleraz.gov.
Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center:
The center features a zero-depth area and water playground, as well as a lazy river, water slides, whirlpool, water structure, competition pool and diving area.
Details: Hours vary through September; check website for full schedule and fees. 5901 S. Hillcrest Drive, Chandler. 480-782-2635, chandleraz.gov.
Tempe
Tempe Marketplace: The splash pad is near Barnes & Noble in The District. Shaded seating is nearby.
Details: 7 a.m-11 p.m. daily. Loop 202 and McClintock Drive, Tempe. Free. 480-966-9338, tempemarketplace.com .
Queen Creek
Founders’ Park: Founders’ Park features 4,000 square feet of splash-play area with water features. Shade structures are nearby.
Details: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily May-August. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily in September and October. 22407 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek. Free. 480-358-3700, queencreek.org.
Splash pads that are closed
Phoenix
Altadena Park Edison Park Mountain Vista Park Nuestro Park
Outlets at Anthem Pecos Park
Phoenix Zoo
West Valley
Buckeye Aquatics Center
Rose Lane Aquatics Center, Glendale
Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, Glendale
Pioneer Park, Peoria
Rio Vista Community Park, Peoria Hollyhock Community Pool, Surprise
Surprise Aquatic Center
Northeast
Rotary Park (in Fountain Park),
Fountain Hills
Chaparral Aquatic Center, Scottsdale
McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center, Scottsdale
SanTan Village, Gilbert
Water Tower Park, Gilbert Eastmark Great Park, Mesa Pioneer Park, Mesa
Rhodes Aquatic Center, Mesa Riverview Park, Mesa
Esquer Park, Tempe
Hudson Park, Tempe
Jaycee Park, Tempe