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

21 splash pads and spraygrounds in Indianapolis, from Indy Parks’ own page. Outdoor splash pads are closed for the season. 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?21 on the city’s page.21

Last checked · 21 listed · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

Season status

Is it splash pad season?

Closed for the season

Splash pads are closed until summer.

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

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Splash pads

Splash pads and spraygrounds in Indy

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

Not listed here: Windsor Village (closed for maintenance); Krannert Park (reopens in 2027 after the new playground and pond trail are built).

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 Indianapolis: the FAQ

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

Arsenal Park, Andrew Ramsey Park, Bel Aire Park, Bertha Ross Park, Carson Park, Chapel Hill Park, Christian Park and Clayton & LaSalle Park and 13 more. 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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