It's warming up out there! Cool off at one of Tucson's FREE (and low cost) Splash Pads.
City of Tucson Splash Pads
- Catalina Park Splash Pad: Located in the West Unversity area, at 900 N. 4th Avenue. There is also a new covered playground and walkways at Catalina Park. 7 a.m-dusk. FREE.
- Marty Birdman Center/Balboa Heights Splash Pad: 2536 N. Castro Avenue. 7 a.m.-dusk. FREE.
- Kenya Get Wet at Reid Park Zoo: Zoo admission is $9 for adults and $5 for children, but the splash park inside the zoo is free with paid admission, and always free for zoo members! Available during zoo hours.
Pima County Splash Pads
- Brandi Fenton Splash Pad (opened April 18): 3482 E. River Road, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. FREE.
- Picture Rocks Splash Pad & Pool (Opening Memorial Weekend, 2015): 5615 N. Sanders Road. $1 entry fee for children, $3 for adults.
Other local splash pads of note:
- Ott YMCA Splash Pad: 401 S. Prudence, this splash pad was new in 2013. Free for members or can be enjoyed as part of a $10 day pass. Click HERE for times.
- Jewish Community Center Splash Pad: 3800 E. River Road. The splash pad is part of the JCC aquatic area, including a full sized pool and a tot pool. Members are free, or a day pass can be purchased for $10. Click HERE for more information.
- Oro Valley Aquatic Center: 23 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley. This facility includes pools, a water slide and splash pad. Regular rates are $5 for children 5-14 and $7 for adults. Children 3 and under are free. Click HERE for more information.
