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

11 splash pads and spraygrounds in Kansas City, from KC 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. The city lists every one as free. 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?11 on the city’s page.11Are they free?The city lists them as free.Free

Last checked · 11 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. Last season (2026) ran May 23 – Sept. 7, daily 11 a.m.–7 p.m. We’ll update this page the week KC Parks posts the dates.

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Splash pads

Splash pads and spraygrounds in KC

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

Loose Park Sprayground

Free

52nd Terrace and Summit St. 64112 · Kansas City, Mo.

Amenities not listed

Last season (2026): May 23 – Sept. 7, daily 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

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Parade Park Sprayground

Free

1600 John Buck O'Neil Way, Kansas City, MO 64108 · Kansas City, Mo.

Amenities not listed

Last season (2026): May 23 – Sept. 7, daily 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

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Spring Valley Park Sprayground

Free

East 27th and Woodland Ave. · Kansas City, Mo.

Amenities not listed

Last season (2026): May 23 – Sept. 7, daily 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

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Not listed here: Blue Valley (closed); Longview (closed).

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 Kansas City: the FAQ

2027 dates not posted yet. Last season (2026), KC Parks listed: May 23 – Sept. 7, daily 11 a.m.–7 p.m. We add the 2027 dates once the city posts them.

Yes. KC Parks lists all of them as free.

Ashland Square Sprayground, Douglass Sprayground Park, Garrison Sprayground, Gillham Sprayground, Harmony Park Sprayground, Loose Park Sprayground, Lykins Square Sprayground and Parade Park Sprayground and three 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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