Cincinnati Splash Pads Summer 2026
All the Cincinnati splash pads open this summer
Looking for the best places to cool down in the Queen City this summer? Then check out my Cincinnati splash pads guide! I’ve got the complete list of splash pads, spraygrounds & more open around Cincinnati for summer 2026.
Cincinnati Splash Pads
Summer 2026
Head’s Up: Most of these Cincinnati splash pads featured below are free to the public, but not all. Others require an entry fee or membership, so please plan accordingly!
Free Cincinnati Splash Pads
The Square at Union Center in West Chester
New for 2026
In May 2026, West Chester Township announced the completion of The Square at Union Center renovation. The updates includ two new splash pads with interactive lights. The splash pads are open daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
The Square at Union Center is located at 9285 Centre Pointe Dr, West Chester Township, OH 45069
Harrison Community Center
New for 2026
The new Harrison Splash Pad at the Harrison Community Center opened in May 2026. It is open every day from 11:00am to 8:00pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
The splash pad is 4,300sq ft, and includes fun features such as a mushroom maze, water-brella, water rings, jet way, fill-n-spill, spin-a-round, lotus petal, and more. You can find the splash pad between the shelter and existing playground. To address parking issues, 10 new parking spaces were built right next to the splash pad, along with a pathway connecting the splash pad to the shelter where restrooms are located.
Harrison Community Center is located at 300 George Street, Harrison, OH 45030
Clepper Park in Union Township
New for 2026
The new splash pad at Clepper Park in Union Township (Clermont County) opened in May 2026. The Clepper Park splash pad is open daily and includes over 10 water features for kids to enjoy.
Clepper Park is located at 4472 Summerside Road, Cincinnati, OH 45245
Memorial Park in Independence KY
New for 2026
The Memorial Park Splash Pad in Independence, KY officially opens on July 6, 2026 at 10:00am. It is expected to be open daily for summer.
Memorial Park is located at 2001 Jackwoods Pkwy Independence, KY 41051
Dial Park
New for 2026
The new Spray Park at Dial Park opened in May 2026. This splash pad is open daily from 8:00am until 1 hour after dusk. The Dial Park Spray Park looks really neat – it has a few slides, sprayers, and other interactive water features.
Dial Park is located at 5268 Tama Lane, Franklin, OH 45005
Harbin Park
The splash pad at Harbin Park in Fairfield opened on May 22, 2026. The Harbin Park splash pad is open daily from 8:00am to 8:00pm through Labor Day weekend.
Harbin Park is located at 1300 Hunter Rd, Fairfield, OH 45014
Batavia Township Community Park
Batavia Township Community Park splash pad is open daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm through Labor Day. The splash pad was part of the park’s improvements in 2025, along with upgrades to the playground such as a zip line, play structure for small children, turf on the existing playground, and more.
Batavia Township Community Park is located at 1535 Clough Pike, Batavia OH 45103
West Chester Splash Pad at Beckett Park
The West Chester Splash Pad is open daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm through Labor Day. New for 2026 is a water dome feature, replacing the problematic water slide that caused numerous injuries last year, and lead to the splash pad closing in early August 2025.
West Chester Splash Pad at Beckett Park is located at 8560 Beckett Road, West Chester, OH 45069
Blue Ash Towne Square
In May 2025, the City of Blue Ash completed a major renovation of their Towne Square. These renovations include a small water feature, open daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm.
This is a cute little water feature that my family enjoys. I like to grab coffee from nearby Park Pour, then let the kids play and cool down.
Towne Square is located at 9520 Towne Square Avenue, Blue Ash, OH 45242
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 from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and will be on from 8:00am 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 in 2026.
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 2025, 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 several spraygrounds and a water play area. The water features are open daily from 10:00am to 9:00pm from May 1, 2026 through Labor Day.
Main Street sprayground 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. The Pichler Fountains sprayground is located on the upper level of the park, near Carol Ann’s Carousel. On the same level and across the Roebling Bridge entrance road is the Walnut Street sprayground. The main water play area 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 9:00pm from early May through October in 2026.
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 2026. 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. For summer 2026, 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
Liberty Center Splash Pad
The splash pad at Liberty Center in Liberty Township is open now through Labor Day for summer 2026. 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
Cincinnati Recreation Commission Spraygrounds
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 June 6 through August 8, 2026. The spraygrounds are free, but there is an admission fee for the pools.
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.
In June 2026, a Nature Play and Recreation space opened in the park as part of the Simpson Creek Headwaters Restoration project. This space incorporates nature play elements to allow children to safely interact with the water.
Landen Deerfield Park is located at 2258 W. St. Rt. 22/3, Maineville, OH 45039
Summit Park WaterScape
The Water Corridor 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 Water Corridor is temporarily closed as of 6/1/26. I would expect it to reopen soon, as it is occasionally closed and drained for maintenance, but no reopening date is listed. This water feature is typically open through Labor Day weekend.
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 from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend in 2026. 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
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.
Unfortunately, the Otto Armleder Sprayground is currently closed for repairs. This is one of our favorite Cincinnati splash pads, and I really hope it will be open this summer. Once it’s fixed, the splash pad will be open daily from noon to 6:00pm. 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
Depot Square
Located 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 (which has amazing food BTW) in the downtown Sharonville loop on Reading Road.
Depot Square splash fountain is open for summer 2026 and will be on daily from 10:00am to 8:00pm. 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
Five Points Landing Park
The Five Points Landing Park in the City of Milford is open for summer 2026. This park, located at the intersection of Main Street and Lila Avenue, features a splash fountain, along with walking paths, green space, dog park, performance areas, and more.
The splash fountain will be open daily from 8:00am to 8:00pm, and then again from 9:00pm to 10:00pm once the lights come on. This water feature is activated by a sensor – so don’t worry if you drive by and don’t see it on.
Five Points Landing Park is located at 527 Lila Ave, Milford, OH 45150
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 22, 2026.
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
Lawrenceburg Civic Park
Located in Indiana along the banks of the Ohio River, the Lawrenceburg Civic Park features a public splash pad open seasonally. This splash pad is typically open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
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 from Memorial Day through Labor Day, 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
Williamstown Splash Park
A bit further south in Kentucky is the Williamstown Splash Park. This splash pad will be open from 9:00am to 8:00pm starting Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day weekend.
Williamstown Splash Park is located at 700 Waterworks Road, Williamstown, KY 41097
Cincinnati 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 2026 on Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Parky’s Ark Wet Playground at Winton Woods is located in Springfield Township. Parky’s Wetland Adventure at Woodland Mound is located in Anderson Township.
Both wet playgrounds will be open daily from 11:00am to 7:00pm May 23 through August 9, 2026. Starting August 10 through September 7, 2026, Parky’s Ark splash pad (in Winton Woods) will then be open weekends only from noon to 6:00pm. Parky’s Wetland Adventure splash pad (Woodland Mound) will be open weekends only from 11:00am to 7:00pm during the same timeframe.
The cost is $6.75 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 16 through September 13, 2026. Hours vary by day, and reservations are required Friday to Sunday and on holidays for non-passholders. There is a flat entry fee of $4 per person, per session. 2026 season passes are still available (as of June 7).
Zeigler Pool is located at 1322 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. There is a paid parking garage on site.
Pat O’Neill Memorial Pool & Splash Park
The Pat O’Neill Memorial Pool & Splash Park in Lawrenceburg, IN will open for summer on May 25, 2026. The pool and splash pad will be open daily from noon to 6:00pm.
Entry to the pool and splash pad is free for residents of the City of Lawrenceburg (see website for details), and is $10 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 daily May 23 through August 13, 2026 for the 2026 season. The outdoor leisure pool, as well as the enclosed 50-meter pool, will be open from 11:00am to 7:00pm with reduced hours beginning August 14.
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 $17. 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 is open for summer through September 7, 2026. It will be open daily 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 completely rebuilt their outdoor swimming pools in 2026. As of June 7, the outdoor pools are not yet open, but it is expected to reopen within a few weeks. Updated features include zero-depth entry, zoned areas by ability levels, and additional shade structures. The family wading pool remains, 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 open on May 23 through September 7, 2026. 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 2026! The water park will be open daily from 11:00am to 7:00pm starting May 24 to August 16, 2026. Soak City will then be open weekends through September 7. 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
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 is currently on for 2026, and 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
Aqua Adventures at Land of Illusion
Aqua Adventure at Land of Illusion has a Toddler Splash Zone for ages 3-5. The Toddler Splash Zone features water slides, buckets and water play area. In 2026, the waterpark is open daily beginning May 30 through August 9, 2026. The park will then be open weekends through Labor Day weekend.
Land of Illusion Adventure Park is located at 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown, OH 45042
The Latonia Water Park/Splash Pad at the Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex
Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex features, among many other amenities, a large splash pad for Covington, Kentucky residents. The Latonia Water Park/Splash Pad will open daily 12:00pm to 6:00pm beginning June 6 to August 2, 2026. Please note that 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
Coming Soon
These Cincinnati splash pads have recently been announced or are currently under construction.
USS Cincinnati Cold War Memorial Peace Pavilion at Voice of America Park
In March 2024, MetroParks of Butler County and West Chester Township announced that the USS Cincinnati Cold War Memorial Peace Pavilion will be built in Voice of America Park in West Chester. The memorial will include pieces of the USS Cincinnati, a decommissioned nuclear submarine, as well as an interactive splash pad.
The memorial and splash pad will be located to the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting within the VOA Park. Construction is still on going, with an expected opening date in summer 2026.
As of June 2026, the memorial pavilion has opened, but it doesn’t appear that a splash pad is included. I am still investigating.
Voice of America Park is located at 7850 VOA Park Dr, West Chester Township, OH 45069
Thanks for checking out my guide to Cincinnati Splash Pads for summer 2026. Have fun this summer checking out these hot spots to cool down around Cincinnati this summer. And for more ideas, check out my summer bucket list and Water Fun posts!