When the hot weather arrives, and you’re looking to cool off, look no further then some of the free Splash Pads in Columbus! Take a look at a few of our favorite places to beat the heat in the summer. Be sure to pack the following for a successful splash pad experience: sunscreen, sunglasses and/or hats, towels, an extra change of clothes, water and of course lots of snacks! Many splash pads are open until Labor Day or longer so I will update this post as I find information on opening dates for the season. I recommend double checking hours of operation before heading out.
Gahanna Splash Pad
2024 Dates: Opens May 3
148 Parkland Dr, Gahanna
The Splash Pad will open for the 2024 season on Friday, May 3 at 8am, weather permitting. It will be open and free to the public in the mornings from 8am-12pm, before the pool opens each day, as well as on days on which the pool might not be open. After the pool season, it will be open 8am-8pm through September, weather permitting.
Hilliard Station Park
2024 Dates: TBA -usually the beginning of May
3800 Veterans Memorial Drive, Hilliard
Hours: May-August: 9am-10pm, daily. September: 9am-6pm daily. Splash pad closes for the season October 1.
Powell Splash Pad
2024 Dates: Memorial Day – Labor Day
47 Hall St, Powell
The Splash is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m, Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting. While you’re there, visit the solar picnic pavilion, which provides picnic tables and shade while supplying energy to the Municipal Building. Before visiting the Splash Pad, check the City’s homepage of the website or Facebook page to see if the Splash Pad is open or closed.
Ballantrae Community Fountains
2024 Dates: May 25-September 2
6350 Woerner Temple Rd, Dublin
The Ballantrae Community Park, or the “Bunny Park” as many locals call it, offers a splash pad just behind the statue of the giant dancing hares. This free attraction is perfect for family gatherings, an evening picnic or a day out with the kids. Be sure to bring your bathing suit if you plan on going near the water! The spray fountains run from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. everyday and are generally open from the end of May through September, weather permitting.
Hanby Park Splash Pad
2024 Dates: TBA
115 E Park St, Westerville
Easton Town Square Splash Pad
2024 Dates: TBA
Located by Brio at Easton Town Square
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10am-9pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm
Veterans Park Splash Pad
2024 Dates: Memorial Day to Labor Day
1121 S Houk Rd, Delaware
Hours: 10am to 8pm Memorial Day through Labor Day. Seating is available, but bringing your own chair is recommended.
Grove City Splash Pad (Fryer Park)
2024 Hours: May 25-September 1 (closed Memorial Day)
3899 Orders Rd, Grove City
The Grove City Splash Pad in Fryer Park is located just north of the Grove City YMCA, and is open June through August when the YMCA outdoor pool is open. The Splash Pad is open the same hours as the Grove City YMCA outdoor pool. The YMCA is closed for the following holidays: Memorial Day, Labor Day, Independence Day and Juneteenth. Check website for daily hours.
Fountains at Polaris Fashion Place
2024 Dates: TBA
Located near Cheesecake Factory at Polaris Fashion Place.
Partners Park Marysville
2024 Dates: TBA
125 E 6th St, Marysville
The Splash Pad operates seasonally everyday from 10am-9pm unless maintenance is required.
Dorrian Green Park (outside of COSI)
2024 Dates: TBA
50 South Belle St, Columbus
Open 11am-6pm, seven days a week
North Bank
2024 Dates: TBA
311 W. Long St, Columbus.
Open 11am-6pm, seven days a week
Barnett Community Center Spraygrounds
2024 Dates: TBA
1184 Barnett Rd, Columbus
Open daily 12-6pm
Blackburn Community Center Spraygrounds
2024 Dates: TBA
263 Carpenter St, Columbus
Open daily 12-6pm
Linden Center For Opportunity Sprayground
2024 Dates: TBA
1350 Briarwoord Ave, Columbus
Open daily 12-6pm
Scioto Southland Community Center Sprayground
2024 Dates: TBA
3901 Parsons Ave, Columbus
Open daily 12-6pm
And don’t forget the Children’s Garden at Franklin Park Conservatory has a water area for kids to splash in and cool off! (Admission to the Conservatory is required to visit the Children’s Garden).
2024 Dates: TBA
Bicentennial Park – 233 Civic Center Dr, Columbus
Scioto Mile Fountain will be back bigger and better than ever in 2024!
