The Big List of Bay Area Splash Pads
- May 29, 2025
- 4 min read
Looking for the best Bay Area splash pads to cool off this summer? You're in the right place! My kids absolutely love splash pads on hot days and honestly, so do I. They're usually free, located at awesome parks, and perfect for an easy, fun-filled family outing.
I've put together this big list of Bay Area splash pads open for the 2026 season, including info on hours, locations, and what to expect. Some stay open later into the summer than typical water parks or city pools, making them a go-to option for keeping cool all season long.
💡 Pro tip: Most splash pads are free and open inside parks with playgrounds nearby. Hours can shift — I've linked city websites throughout so you're never guessing. Always worth a quick check before loading the kids in the car.
📍 See all locations on this interactive map →
BAY AREA SPLASH PADS:
Skip ahead to find splash pads in your area
SAN FRANCISCO:
Tunnel Tops Outpost (water features) - on year round
Mission Playground - push button to turn on water feature
24th and York mini park
SOUTH BAY AREA:
SUNNYVALE:
Seven seas
Ortega
Serra park
Lakewood
Braly park
Magical bridge at Fair Oaks (water feature)
Hours: Open daily April to October from 10am - 6pm
SAN JOSE:
Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Hours: Now open!
MORGAN HILL:
Hours:
Open June 6 to August 14th from 11am to 3pm (closed Fridays)
Open August 16 to August 31 ON WEEKENDS ONLY from 11am to 3pm
CAMPBELL:
John D Morgan
Jack Fischer
Campbell park (water feature)
Hours: Opening Summer 2026. Check the city's website for updates.
EAST BAY AREA:
HAYWARD:
Hours:
Opens end of May 2026 to mid-September
CASTRO VALLEY:
Hours:
Opens end of May 2026 to mid-September
EL CERRITO:
El Cerrito splash park
Please note: this is part of the El Cerrito Swim Center
Hours: Open as of 5/2- See city website for hours, pricing and scheduling updates
SAN RAMON:
City Center Fountain at Alexander Square
San Ramon Central Park
Rancho San Ramon community park
Hours:
Daily from April 1st until Oct 31 | 10a-5p
See city website for updates.
DUBLIN:
Emerald Glen park
Shannon Park
Devany Square
Hours: Open from Memorial day weekend through Saturday, September 13 from 11am to 7:30pm
WALNUT CREEK:
Larkey Spray Ground
Open during recreational swim hours and is included with admission to the swim center. There are also “sprayground only” hours in the mornings and evenings during swim lesson hours starting June 6. Admission is $3 during sprayground only hours.
See pricing and hours HERE.
BRENTWOOD:
Brentwood city park
Rainbows End Park
Blue goose park
Hours: Open daily 10am to 7pm from April 1 til Oct 31
CONCORD:
Meadow homes
Hours: Open daily May 22 to Sept 28 from 12pm to 6pm. When school is in session hourse are 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., on weekends and holidays
See city website for updates
DANVILLE:
Hours: Open April 1 to Sept 30th- weekdays: 12pm to 6pm, Weekends: 10am to 6pm
PENINSULA:
Redwood City:
Andrew Spinas
Fleishman
Stulsaft park
Stafford
Hours: Open May 30 10:30am-12:00pm and 2:00-6:00pm daily through September 30
See city website for updates
Maddux park - Frogs are on a push- button start and will be on All Day.
Magical Bridge at Red Morton Park- water play areas are push-button activated and are open daily, starting at 10am to 6pm.
PALO ALTO:
Stanford fountains ( yes you can play in them!) --Check out the Red Hoop Fountain & Terman Fountain
Mitchell Park - unable to find hours of operation for this one
SAN CARLOS:
Laureola park
Burton park
Hours: Opening May 2026 daily 10am to 6pm through September 30th
NORTH BAY AREA:
VACAVILLE:
Magnolia Park
FAIRFIELD:
Gary Falati Neighborhood park
Mankas Park
Opening May 2026 daily 11am to 7pm until mid-October
Opening May 2026, Friday - Sunday from 12-4pm until Labor Day!
SAN RAFAEL:
Frietas Park, San Rafael
Hours: Open from Memorial day through Labor day, 10am to 6pm- see city website for updates
SANTA ROSA:
Hours: Open May 23 daily 11am to 5pm through September 7
Other Water Activities in the North Bay Area:
McNears Beach Park Pool, San Rafael
Hamilton Community Pool, Novato
Yorty Creekside of Lake Sonoma, Geyserville
Calistoga Community Pool, Calistoga
Spring lake lagoon, Santa Rosa
Ridgeway swim center, Santa Rosa
Finley Aquatic Center, Santa Rosa
Morton Warm Springs, Glen Ellen - not open on Mondays, $15-25 per person, sliding scale. Under 3 is free
GO Anyway. 🚗💨
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