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Splash pads and spraygrounds in Columbus, OH, for hot days with little kids.

Six splash pads and spraygrounds in Columbus, from Columbus Recreation and Parks’ own page. Each card has the address and what the page lists for hours, marked as last season’s (2026), because 2027 dates aren’t posted yet. We’ll update this page when the 2027 season is posted.

The quick answersChecked
When do they open?2027 dates not posted yet.Not yetHow many?6 on the city’s page.6

Last checked · 6 listed · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

Season status

Is it splash pad season?

2027 season not posted

Waiting on the 2027 season dates.

2027 season: Not posted yet. We’ll update this page the week Columbus Recreation and Parks posts the dates.

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Splash pads

Splash pads and spraygrounds in Columbus

From Columbus Recreation and Parks’ own page. “Not listed” means the page doesn’t mention it, not that the park doesn’t have it.

Spraygrounds were closed on Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4 and Labor Day.

Fountains

Interactive fountains

Run-through fountains the city lists with its spraygrounds.

Before you go

Three things to pack for the splash pad

DiapersSwim diapersMost city water features ask that kids who aren’t potty trained wear swim diapers.
FeetWater shoesSplash pad surfaces get hot and slippery. Water shoes help on both counts.
CheckLook before you goSpraygrounds close for weather and repairs. The city’s page posts closures.

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Good questions

Splash pads in Columbus: the FAQ

2027 dates not posted yet. We add the 2027 dates once the city posts them.

Barnett Sprayground, Blackburn Sprayground, Linden Sprayground and Scioto Southland Sprayground. Addresses are on each card.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 21, 2026, and we recheck them in spring and again when the season opens. How we choose and check.

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