All the Cincinnati splash pads open this summer
Looking for the best places to cool down in the Queen City this summer? I’ve got the complete list of splash pads, spraygrounds & more open around Cincinnati for summer 2023.
Cincinnati Splash Pads
Summer 2023
Head’s Up: Most of these Cincinnati area splash pads featured below are free to the public, but not all. Others require a membership or reservation, so please plan accordingly!
Free Splash Pads
Gorman Park
Renovated in 2022, Gorman Park in Sharonville features green space, new playground equipment, and a brand new splash pad. The splash pad is expected to open daily May 27, 2023 from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Simply press the Play button to turn on the water for some splash pad fun!
Gorman Park is located at 12153 Centerdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45246
Juilfs Park
Juilfs Park is an adorable barnyard-themed playground in Anderson Township. In addition to the splash pad, this park boasts a large themed play structure, several smaller play structures, and a giant covered sandbox. The splash pad, complete with farm animals, a silo, and a tractor, will run from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend from 10:00am to 8:00pm daily.
Juilfs Park is located at 8249 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio 45244
Beech Acres Park
Beech Acres Park is another Anderson Township park that includes a large playground, a sandbox, and a splash pad. For summer 2023, the Beech Acres splash pad will run daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm starting Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Beech Acres Park is located at 6910 Salem Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Smale Riverfront Park
Smale Riverfront Park is located (fittingly) downtown Cincinnati along the riverfront of the Ohio River and features two spraygrounds and a water play area. The water features are open daily from 10:00am to 9:00pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
I found this map to be a handy guide in locating all three water features at Smale. Fath Fountain (3) is located on Mehring Way, near the baseball stadium, and is typically the spray ground you think of when you think of Smale Riverfront Park. A second sprayground, Pichler Fountains (21), is located on the upper level of the park, near Carol Ann’s Carousel. The main water play area (19) is located along the riverfront, just west of the Roebling Bridge.
And for fun things to do along the riverfront, check out my summer bucket list.
Smale Riverfront Park is located at 8 W Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Washington Park
Washington Park, the gem of Over-the-Rhine, boasts one of the largest spraygrounds in town. This interactive water park is 7,000 sq. ft. and runs from 10:00am to 10:00pm from April through October. It does appear the splash pad is open for 2023.
The sprayground is located only a few steps away from an awesome, fenced-in playground. You can read all about the Children’s Playground below.
Washington Park is located at 1230 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Home of the Brave Park
Located in Loveland, Home of the Brave Park features a free splash pad that runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 11:00am to 7:00pm daily. The splash pad is next to the park’s woodland-themed playground.
Home of the Brave Park is located at 11601 N Lebanon Rd, Loveland, OH 45140
Sharon Woods Harbor Splash Pad
The splash pad at Sharon Woods Harbor consists of a spray fountain next to the playground and a little man-made creek that runs along the side of the boathouse. Sharon Woods Harbor is the area of Sharon Woods Park next to Sharon Lake with a boathouse and playground with splash pad.
The Sharon Woods Harbor water features are expected to open Memorial Day Weekend for summer 2023. Unlike the other wet playgrounds run by the Great Parks of Hamilton County, there is no additional entry fee to enjoy the spray fountain and man-made creek.
Make sure to check out my post below for everything you need to know about Sharon Woods Harbor before you go!
Sharon Woods Harbor is located at 4631 E Kemper Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241
*While the splash pad at Sharon Woods Harbor is free, a Great Parks Annual Motor Vehicle Pass is required to enter the park. More info here.
Clippard Park
Another cute, free splash pad next to a playground is Clippard Park in Colerain Township. In 2023, the Clippard Park splash pad will be open daily from 11:00am to 7:00pm starting Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Clippard Park is located at 3500 Bevis Lane, Colerain Township, OH 45251
Landen Deerfield Park
Located in Maineville, Landen Deerfield Park features a small splash pad, located in the middle of the park next to the bug-themed playground. This splash pad can fit about 10 kids comfortably, but it’s still a place to cool down this summer.
Landen Deerfield Park is located at 2258 W. St. Rt. 22/3, Maineville, OH 45039
Summit Park WaterScape
The WaterScape at Summit Park in Blue Ash is a cute, nature-y way to cool down this summer. Located next to the pond, in the area over by the Nature PlayScape, the WaterScape features a zero depth entry, stepping stones, and a little stream with stoppers to redirect water flow.
The WaterScape does get a bit deep towards the back and the bottom is quite slippery in parts. I would suggest having your kiddo wear water shoes and keep the younger ones close by. Also, the water is from the nearby pond, so it’s not chlorinated.
The Summit Park WaterScape opened on May 21, 2023, and will typically stay open through Labor Day weekend. It is occasionally closed and drained for maintenance – although there is usually a sign when this occurs.
Summit Park is located at 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242
City of Hamilton Spraygrounds
The City of Hamilton, Ohio, has 7 spraygrounds that will open daily from 11:00am to 7:00pm on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Restrooms will also be open from 10:00am to 8:00pm.
Here’s a complete list of the Hamilton Parks spraygrounds:
- Benninghofen Park is located at 913 Noyes Ave, Hamilton, OH 45015
- Booker T. Washington Center is located at 1140 S. Front St, Hamilton, OH 45011
- Crawford Woods is located at 2470 Hancock Ave, Hamilton, OH 45011
- North End is located at 1100 Joe Nuxhall Blvd, Hamilton, OH 45011
- Marcum Park is located at 116 Dayton St, Hamilton, OH 45011
- Millikin Woods is located at 195 N. Washington Blvd, Hamilton, OH 45013
- Jim Grimm Park is located at 1025 Cleveland Ave, Hamilton, OH 45013
Kacie Jane Park
Located next to a new playground, Kacie Jane Park splash pad is huge and has a lot to keep kids busy. Located in Springboro, a suburb of Dayton, Ohio, this splash pad is 4,000 sq. ft. and has 15 different interactive spray toys. The Kacie Jane Park splash pad will be open daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm beginning May 25, 2023.
The park was named for Kacie Jane Hausfeld, who died in a 2010 plane crash. Kacie’s mother was inspired to create a splash pad in her daughter’s honor after looking at a picture of her two daughters playing in a fountain as children.
Kacie Jane Park is located at 525 West Lytle-Five Points Road, Springboro, OH 45066
Otto Armleder Memorial Aquatic Sprayground
Otto Armleder Memorial Aquatic Sprayground (also called Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove Sprayground) is also located along the riverfront in Yeatman’s Cove – just up the river from Smale Riverfront Park. If you great up in Cincinnati, you may remember playing on the big concrete steps as water rushed down. Although the steps are now fenced off, this sprayground is still a lot of fun and can accommodate a lot of kids (and parents). This spot was our go-to for cooling down last summer.
While the sprayground as closed last year for on-going maintenance issues, it does appear it is open for summer 2023! This summer the Otto Armleder Sprayground is open from 10:00am to 9:00pm beginning May 8 through Labor Day. You can still read all about this splash pad in my review.
Otto Armleder Memorial Aquatic Sprayground is located at 472 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Lawrenceburg Civic Park
Located in Indiana along the banks of the Ohio River, the Lawrenceburg Civic Park features a public splash pad open seasonally.
Lawrenceburg Civic Park is located at 111 E High St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
City Center Park
The City of Wilder, Kentucky, has a very popular splash pad at City Center Park. The splash pad will be open from 10:00am to 9:00pm during summer months, and as weather permits. City Center Park also has a playground, sand volleyball, pickleball, concessions, and more.
City Center Park is located at 520 Licking Pike, Wilder, KY 41071
Depot Square
New in 2023
Newly opened in downtown Sharonville, Depot Square has seating, a small stage, a splash fountain, and has a DORA designation. The fountain is located next to alReaddy Cafe in the downtown Sharonville loop on Reading Road.
Depot Square splash fountain is open daily from 11:00am to 6:00pm. To activate the fountain, press the sensor on the ground on the outer ring. The fountain will run in a 4 minute cycle.
Depot Square is located in the downtown Sharonville Loop
Coming Soon
Five Points Landing Park
The City of Milford is currently building a brand new park at the intersection of Main Street and Lila Avenue. Five Points Landing Park will feature several splash fountains, along with walking paths, green space, dog park, performance areas, and more. The splash fountains are expected to be completed by fall 2023.
Beckett Park
In May 2023, West Chester Township announced the construction of a brand new splash pad to be built at Beckett Park. This new splash pad will be huge, and designed for children of all abilities to enjoy. And honestly, it looks like something straight out of a water park, which is awesome. The Beckett Park splash pad is slated to open in spring 2024.
Beckett Park is located at 8560 Beckett Road, West Chester, OH 45069
Splash Pads with Entry Fees
Great Parks of Hamilton County Wet Playgrounds
The two Great Parks of Hamilton County Wet Playgrounds will be open for summer 2023 on Memorial Day weekend. Parky’s Ark Wet Playground at Winton Woods and Parky’s Wetland Adventure at Woodland Mound will be open daily from 11:00am to 7:00pm May 27 through August 13, 2023. The splash pads will be open weekends only from noon to 6:00pm starting August 14 through September 4, 2023.
The cost is $6.50 per child, and a bathing suit is required to enjoy the water. And don’t forget to check out the FREE splash pad and man-made creek at Sharon Woods Harbor!
Winton Woods: Parky’s Ark is located at 801 Lakeview Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45218
Woodland Mound: Parky’s Wetland Adventure is located at 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45255
Zeigler Pool
Located in Over-the-Rhine, Zeigler Pool is part of Zeigler Park run by 3CDC. The pool features a zero depth walk-in zone with interactive water features by the bigger pool, along with a sprayground located away from the pool area.
The pool is open May 13 through September 10, 2023. Hours vary by day, and reservations are required Friday to Sunday and on holidays. There is a flat entry fee of $4 per person, per session. 2023 season passes are sold out, but there is a waitlist available.
Zeigler Pool is located at 1322 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. There is a paid parking garage on site.
Cincinnati Recreation Commission Spraygrounds & Pools
The Cincinnati Recreation Commission operates several pools and spraygrounds throughout Cincinnati. The nine CRC spraygrounds will be open daily from 10:00am to 9:00pm beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The spraygrounds are free, but there is an admission fee for the pools.
Pat O’Neill Memorial Pool & Splash Park
New for 2023
New this summer, the Pat O’Neill Memorial Pool & Splash Park in Lawrenceburg will open on May 27, 2023. The pool and splash pad will be open daily from noon to 7:00pm.
Entry to the pool and splash pad is free for residents of the City of Lawrenceburg (see website for details), and is $5 per day for non-residents. Annual passes are available for purchase.
Pat O’Neill Memorial Pool & Splash Park is located at 305 W. Tate Street, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Mason Municipal Aquatic Center
The City of Mason Municipal Aquatic Center opens Memorial Day weekend for the 2023 season. The outdoor leisure pool, as well as the enclosed 50-meter pool, will be open daily from 11:00am to 7:00pm from May 27 to August 20, 2023. Reduced hours begin August 21 to September 4.
The outdoor leisure pool is very family-friendly and perfect for younger kids. There is a big splash pad away from the pool area, big slides, a lazy river, and a zero depth entry with interactive features. We had so much fun here last summer, and can’t wait to spend time at the pool again this year.
Pool passes are still available for this summer and can be purchased by residents, corporate residents and non-residents. Daily passes are also available for $15. Children under age 3 are free.
The Mason Municipal Aquatic Center is located at 6249 Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH 45040
Sharonville Aquatic Center
The Sharonville Aquatic Center in Sharonville will open on May 27, 2023, and will be open from 12:00pm to 8:00pm on Monday through Friday, and from 11:00am to 8:00pm on the weekend. This pool features the cutest family area, complete with zero depth entry, toddler dolphin slide, squirt whale, water playground, and more.
The Sharonville Aquatic Center is located at 10990 Thornview Dr, Sharonville, OH 45241
Blue Ash Rec Center Pool
The Blue Ash Recreation Center outdoor swimming pools will be open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Exact hours for summer 2023 have yet to be announced. The outdoor pools at the Blue Ash Recreation Center has a family area designed to be inclusive for all ages and abilities. The family pool includes two zero depth entries, a slide, interactive spray toys, a dump bucket and more.
A membership to the Blue Ash Recreation Center is required in order to access the outdoor pools. Members are able to purchase guest passes.
The Blue Ash Recreation Center is located at 4433 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242
The Mayerson JCC of Cincinnati
The Mayerson JCC of Cincinnati offers both indoors and outdoor pool options. The indoor pool includes a zero depth entry area, interactive spray toys, and slides. Outside, you can find a pool with a diving board and a splash pool for infants and toddlers. The indoor pool is open year round, and the outdoor pool will on May 27 for the 2023. Full hours can be found here.
The JCC offers membership options, and non-members are able to request a free guest pass.
The Mayerson JCC is located at 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Kings Island Soak City
Soak City Water Park at Kings Island opens on Memorial Day weekend for summer 2023! The water park will be open daily from 11:00am to 7:00pm starting May 27 to August 15, 2023. Soak City will then be open weekends through September 4. Admission to Soak City is included in season passes or daily tickets can be purchased for amusement park and water park access.
Soak City Water Park has several areas designated for smaller kids, including Castaway Cove, Coconut Cove, and Lookout Lagoon. These areas have a maximum height requirement, and any adult over the maximum height must be accompanied by a child.
Kings Island Soak City Water Park is located at 6300 Kings Island Dr, Mason, OH 45040
Coney Island Sunlite Water Adventure
Coney Island Sunlite Water Adventure will be open daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm for summer 2023 beginning May 27 to August 13. The pool will be open weekends and holidays from August 19 through September 4, 2023.
This attraction includes the giant Sunlite pool, water slides, water spray tower, interactive water features, and more. Both season passes and daily passes can be purchased online.
Coney Island is located at 6201 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
Nature PlayScape at Cincinnati Nature Center
The Nature PlayScape at Cincinnati Nature Center in Milford is a great spot for kids to play and explore nature – and cool down in the little stream that runs down the center of the PlayScape. The water will be on as the weather allows.
The Nature PlayScape is a fenced-in area designated for kids 11 and under and is located within CNC’s Rowe Woods. Access to the PlayScape is included with admission to Rowe Woods. The Nature PlayScape is open during regular operating hours. May and August hours are 7:00am to 8:30pm, while June and July hours are 7:00am to 9:00pm.
The Cincinnati Nature Center is located at 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH 45150
Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex
Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex features, among many other amenities, a large splash pad for Covington, Kentucky residents. Open daily 12:00pm to 6:00pm from June 8 through August 4, 2023, this splash pad is open to residents with a pool pass only.
Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex is located at 4305 Decoursey Ave, Covington, KY 41015
Closed for Summer 2023
Liberty Center Splash Pad
Unfortunately, the splash pad at Liberty Center in Liberty Township will be closed for summer 2023 due to on-going maintenance issues.
You can find the splash pad in The Park area of Liberty Center. This splash pad is activated by a start button, so don’t be alarmed if you stop by and see the water off.
Liberty Center is located at 7100 Foundry Row Liberty Township, OH 45069
Thanks for checking out my list of Cincinnati Splash Pads Summer 2023. Have fun this summer checking out these hot spots to cool down around Cincinnati this summer. And for more ideas, check out my Water Fun posts!
