Complete list of all 25 Orange County Splash Pads!
Splash Pads are a great way to have fun and cool off on hot sunny days!
Where are the Splash Pads in Orange County?
There are 25 Splash Pads all throughout Orange County, there is even a new one that just opened at Adventure Playground in Yorba Linda. Scroll down to learn more about each OC Splash Pad, this is the ONLY place you will find images of all the Splash Pads & the playgrounds – click the park name to see more pics & info.
When are the Splash Pads in Orange County Open?
Splash Pads are typically open seasonally during the summer (Memorial day until Labor day) but there are even some like at the Irvine Spectrum that run all year round – check each spot below for opening information.
Please note that there is no guarantee the Splash Pad will be on and working while you visit, but most of them are near playgrounds so plan to stay and play! You can also call the city before you plan to go to check if the Splash Pad is up and running.
Send us your Splash Pad pics & videos on social media – Facebook or Instagram so we can share them! And if you see a splash pad not running, please let us know so we can share & update others. It takes a community!
Aliso Viejo
9 Santa Barbara Drive, Aliso Viejo, California 92656, USA
- Purchase a day or season pass to the Aquatic Center with a heated lap pool, kid’s splash pad and baby pool & recreation pool! Covered picnic tables near the splash pad/kid pool area.
- Check their website for updated hours and pricing. Save money with family pricing which can be used for to up to 5 family members.
- Right outside you will see a path from the parking lot to Vista Park – Playground.
Anaheim
2600 East Miraloma Way, Anaheim, CA, USA
- Free to visit
- Splash pad on from May 26th, 2023 until October 1st, 2023
- On from 10-7pm
- Miraloma Park has a small skate park in front of the splash pad area (push the button on the pole to start the water), Family Resource Center with restrooms and just past there is a playground and picnic tables.
2113 South Mountain View Avenue, Anaheim, CA, USA
- Free to visit
- Splash pad on from May 26th, 2023 until October 1st, 2023
- On from 10-7pm
- Ponderosa Park playground right next to the splash pad with various climbing nets, play house and swings, covered picnic tables behind and restrooms close by
- Skate park a short distance from the playground, there is also a Community Garden, Family Resource Center, Ponderosa Teen Center & Anaheim Library – Ponderosa Branch
- Parking lot does have a 3hr limit
Brea
Central Park Village Central Park
380 W Central Ave, Brea, CA 92821, USA
- Free to visit
- Open March through October
- On from 9-5pm
- Central Park Village Central Park splash pad next to the shaded playground with various climbing elements and slides, picnic tables & restrooms a short walk from the playground
- Limited designated splash pad parking
Fountain Valley
16801 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, California
- Parking fees: $3 per vehicle entry Monday – Friday & $5 Saturday – Sunday
- Called & was told the splash pad should open towards the end of June
- Mile Square Regional Park has three playgrounds here, one playground right next to the splash pad. Other things to do here include a nature walk, archery Range, lake and Wheel of Fun Rentals where you can rent bikes & Swan Boats
Fullerton
300 North Adlena Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833, USA
- Free to visit
- Open on Memorial Day – May 29, 2023
- Open daily June 3rd – August 13th
- Open weekends only August 19th – September 24th
- Open Labor Day – September 4, 2023
- On from 12 to 5pm
- Adlena Park playground has two small play structures and swings, covered picnic tables & restrooms close by
- Find the City’s splash pad updates here
- Call Fullerton’s Parks and Recreation Department at (714) 738-6575 with any questions
701 South Lemon Street, Fullerton, CA, USA
- Free to visit
- Open on Memorial Day – May 29, 2023
- Open daily June 3rd – August 13th
- Open weekends only August 19th – September 24th
- Open Labor Day – September 4, 2023
- On from 12 to 5pm
- Be aware this splash pad does spray a lot of water and pretty hard
- Lemon Park playground has swinging monkey bars, hang on zip line, fireman’s pole, spinners, slides and swings, picnic tables and restrooms close by
- Find the City’s splash pad updates here
- Call Fullerton’s Parks and Recreation Department at (714) 738-6575 with any questions
144 East Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA, USA
- Free to visit
- Hours 10am – Sunset *button sensory operated
- Open during the Thursday Downtown Market (April – August 4:30-8:30pm)
- Open daily June 3rd – September 1st
- Open weekends only September 2nd – September 25th
- Open Labor Day – September 4, 2023
- Located behind the Fullerton Museum Center, restrooms right there and Plaza Park has small playground a short walk across the street with various climbing elements.
- Free 2hr parking or pay to park in the parking structure
- Find the City’s splash pad updates here
- Call Fullerton’s Parks and Recreation Department at (714) 738-6575 with any questions
2425 West Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA, USA
- Free to visit
- Open on Memorial Day – May 29, 2023
- Open daily June 3rd – August 13th
- Open weekends only August 19th – September 24th
- Open Labor Day – September 4, 2023
- On from 12 to 5pm
- Valencia Park playground is next to the splash pad and has two play structures, picnic tables and restrooms close by
- Limited street parking
- Find the City’s splash pad updates here
- Call Fullerton’s Parks and Recreation Department at (714) 738-6575 with any questions
Garden Grove
Atlantis Playcenter Splash Pad
13630 Atlantis Way, Garden Grove, CA, USA
Waiting for 2023 Splash Pad opening info – Called and was told there is no opening info yet (call ahead to make sure its on & running if you plan to visit)
- Costs $2 (cash only) per person to enter (under age 3 free)
- Monday: CLOSED
- Tuesday – Friday: 10AM – 2PM
- Saturday: 10AM – 4PM
- Sunday: 12PM – 4PM
- Splash pad open during the Summer – check the website for closures & updates on the splash pad: Atlantis Play Center
- Atlantis Playcenter is a fully gated playground where you will find dolphin & seahorse spring riders, shark, dolphins, whale with a slide, horse boat, sea dragon, star fish and tall sea dragon slide, covered picnic tables & restrooms inside
Irvine
Heritage Community Park Splash Pad
14301 Yale Ave, Irvine, California 92604, USA
- Free to visit
- Splash pad on now until the end of summer
- On 10-7pm
- Called as was told the splash pad should be on daily but it has had some issues – so you can call the Heritage Community Park to confirm it is on & running before you go (949) 724-6824
- Heritage Community Park playground has a ship play structures, spring riders and swings, picnic tables and restrooms and even a lake behind you can walk around.
- Short walk to the library
900 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, California 92618, USA
- Free to visit
- Open year round
- Climber play structure & carousel close by, tables & restrooms
- Can be found in front of Target (in case you need to buy some dry clothes after)
La Habra
300 South Euclid Street, La Habra, CA 90631, USA
- Free to visit
- Splash pad is fully gated
- Open Memorial Day, May 27th, 2023 to Labor Day
- On from 11am – 6pm
- Maximum capacity is 30 people per splash zone. Staff will be onsite on Saturdays and Sundays only
- Brio Park is a shaded playground with slides right next to the splash pad, covered picnic tables, BBQ & restrooms
- Across the street from The Children’s Museum at La Habra
- Check here for city updates on the splash pad
2300 West Lambert Road, La Habra, CA, USA
- Free to visit
- Splash pad is fully gated
- Open Memorial Day, May 27th, 2023 to Labor Day
- On from 11am – 6pm
- Maximum capacity is 30 people per splash zone. Staff will be onsite on Saturdays and Sundays only.
- Oeste Park playground has a play structure with slides, spinner, spring riders and swings, picnic tables and restrooms close by
- Check here for city updates on the splash pad
Laguna Niguel
29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, California 92677, USA
Once you turn onto Crown Valley Parkway go up the hill & you will see the Splash Pad & Playground on your left.
- Free to visit
- Splash pad is fully gated and open during Spring Break and Summer
- Planned for memorial day weekend opening
- Crown Valley Park playground is nature themed with boulders and slides, picnic tables, restrooms
- Short walk up to the stairs from the playground & splash pad to the Niguel Botanical Preserve
Mission Viejo
Montanoso Recreation Center Splash Pad
25800 Montanoso Dr, Mission Viejo, CA, USA
- Pay for a day pass or membership to visit more often, includes a 25-yard pool, jacuzzi, gym, basketball and tennis courts, and variety of fitness classes for all levels
- Called and was told the splash pad is on and open daily at 10:30am
- $8 for adults for a day pass & $4 for kids for a day pass
- Covered picnic tables and restrooms
Rancho Santa Margarita
30842 La Miranda, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688, USA
- Free to visit & open to the public
- Click here for City’s Splash Pad info
- Splash pad opens May 20th, 2023
- On from 10am – 5pm daily (was told it turns off right at 5pm)
- Fully gated, restrooms & shower inside & some shade (Open to public)
- Right next to RSM Central Park Playground
Stanton
Harry M. Dotson Park Splash Pad
10350 Fern Avenue, Stanton, CA, USA
- Free to visit
- Closed for maintenance – city said that they are hoping to be up and running this summer but no opening date as of now
- Hours when open are 12 – 5pm
- Harry M. Dotson Park is a fully gated playground with a pirate ship theme, find the hidden treasure, covered picnic tables and restrooms
Stanton Central Park Splash Pad
10660 Western Ave, Stanton, CA 90680, USA
- Free to visit
- Opening May 27th, 2023
- Open 12 – 5pm
- Stanton Central Park playground has climbing ropes course, large train play structure with slides, swings, covered picnic tables, restrooms
Tustin
1400 Mitchell Avenue, Tustin, California 92780, USA
- Free to visit
- Splash pad open during the Summer – Memorial Day until Labor day
- On 11am – 5pm daily
- Frontier Park playground has an old western theme with horse spring rides, picnic tables & restrooms
10250 Pioneer Road, Tustin, California 92782, USA
- Free to visit
- Splash pad open during the Summer – May 27th, 2023 to Labor Day
- On 11am – 5pm daily
- Playground is currently under renovation – it will be closed until the reno is complete
- Covered picnic tables & restrooms
Veterans Sports Park Splash Pad
Valencia Ave & Lansdowne Road, Tustin, California 92782, USA
- Free to visit
- Splash pad open during the Summer – Memorial Day until Labor day
- On 11am – 5pm daily
- Veterans Sports Park playground has climbing nets, seesaw, inclusive zip line and small play structure with slides, covered picnic tables and restrooms
- Skate park a short walk from the playground & splash pad
2403 Park Ave, Tustin, California 92782, USA
- Free to visit
- Located within the shopping center
- CLOSED – they are working on fixing it
- The person I spoke with said they have no plans to remove the splash pad and it should be up and running soon
Westminster
14144 Church St. Westminster, California
- Free to visit
- Fully gated splash pad
- Click here for the City’s Splash Pad updates
- Weekends: May 27th – June 11th, September 9th – 17th, 2023
- Daily: June 17th – September 4th, 2023
- On 12 – 5 pm (weather permitting)
- 2-2:30 pm, Splash Pad will be closed for maintenance
- Splash Pad will be closed on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 due to City’s annual Safety Day event at Sigler Park
- Sigler Park playground has various play structures with climbing elements, slides and swings, picnic tables & restrooms
Yorba Linda
Adventure Playground Splash Pad
4601 Casa Loma Ave, Yorba Linda, CA
- Just opened free to the public April 2023!!
- Free to visit during public hours
- Plans to keep the splash pad running throughout the year during the warm months
- Reservations are required to visit on Sat & Sun
- Visit the City website for most current hours
- Splash pad on daily & open to the public until day camps begin in Mid-June through August and then will be open to the public at 5pm on weekdays
- Typically open 10am – 7pm
- Summer hours from 5-7:45pm Mon-Fri and 10am – 7:45pm Sat & Sun
- Water slides (must be 48″ to ride) are open on the weekends and evenings after summer camps (mid-June to August)
- Splash pad on daily & open to the public until day camps begin in Mid-June through August and then will be open to the public at 5pm on weekdays
- Adventure Playground also has a playground with net tunnels, water pump with mud area and side by side zipline and sports field
- You can bring folding chairs, blankets and towels
- Restrooms and outdoor showers available within Adventure Playground
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