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Cool off at one of these 12 Tucson-area public splash pads

Gloria Knott
Apr 4, 2022
Apr 4, 2022 Updated Jun 21, 2022

One of the perks of warmer weather: Taking the kiddos to local splash pads.

Here's a list of splash pads in the Tucson area.

Keep in mind: There may be additional rules at each location.

Udall Park Splash Pad

Udall Park, Spash pad (copy) — Messiah "Moose" Kuhaneck, 9, left, and José Ramírez, 8, play at the new splash pad at Morris K. Udall Park in Tucson. The Udall Park splash pad is the city's fifth and opened last week.
Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star

When is it open? 8 a.m. to sunset April 1 through Oct. 31.

Where is it located? 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road in Udall Park

How can I contact the park? Udall Park: 520-791-4004; Tucson Parks and Recreation: 520-791-4873

More info

Brandi Fenton Splash Pad

Best of photographer A.E. Araiza in 2016 — A couple girls play in the Brandi Fenton Splash Pad as record heat climb in Tucson on June 19, 2016 with official temperatures hovering around 115-116 degrees. The old record for the date, 112 degrees, was set in 1989. The city's hottest temperature on record was 117 set on June 26, 1990.
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star

When is it open? From the third Saturday in April to Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where is it located? 3482 E. River Rd. in Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, near North Alvernon Way
What are the rules?
- Open to children 12 and under and those who accompany them
- Use of the splash pad is at your own risk
- Children must be supervised at all times
- No running or climbing on equipment
- No pets, glass, rocks, bottles or other foreign objects
- No skateboards, rollerblades or bicycles
- No changing diapers at the splash pad
- Have children use the restroom prior to entering the splash pad, do not allow sick children in the splash pad
What does it cost? Free
How can I contact the park? For problems, contact 419-1481. For Pima County parks and rec, call 724-5000
More info: Click here

Catalina Park Splash Pad

Hot Weather (copy) — With the help of Jaleesa Lopez, 10, far right, her brother, Orlando Celaya, 1, sprays their brother, Marsaleno Oliver, 7, while cooling off in the splash pad at Catalina Park on July 23, 2018. Jessica Lopez, their mother, said the air-conditioning in the house broke down and she brought her kids to the splash pad to cool off.
Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

When is it open? Daily, 8 a.m. to sunset
Where is it located? 925 N. 4th Ave. in Catalina Park, near East First Street and North Sixth Avenue
What are the rules? Babies and children who are not toilet-trained must wear tight-fitting, waterproof pants. Other rules are posted at the site
What does it cost? Free
How can I contact the park? 791-4873
More info: Click here

Cactus Springs at Funtasticks Family Fun Park

Where is it located? 221 E. Wetmore Rd., near North Stone Avenue
What are the rules? Coolers and outside food and drinks are not allowed
What does it cost? All-day water pass is $15.99 Monday-Thursday and $20.99 Friday-Sunday
How can I contact the park? 888-4653
More info: Click here
Et Cetera: Cactus Springs is a multi-level "water play attraction"

Crossroads at Silverbell District Park Splash Pad

Marana opens new splash pad — Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

When is it open? Daily, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where is it located? 7548 N Silverbell Rd. in Silverbell District Park, near North Cortaro Road
What are the rules? An adult must accompany all children under 12 years old, plus more rules here
What does it cost? Free
How can I contact the park? Contact Marana Parks & Recreation at 382-1950
More info: Click here

Heritage River Park Splash Pad

When is it open? Daily, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where is it located? 12280 North Heritage Park Dr. in Heritage River Park, near North Tangerine Farms and West Moore roads
What are the rules? An adult must accompany all children under 12 years old, plus more rules here
What does it cost? Free
How can I contact the park? Contact Marana Parks & Recreation at 382-1950
More info: Click here

Naida Jane Baker Splash Pad

When is it open? April through October, 8 a.m. to sunset
Where is it located? 2536 N. Castro Ave. in Balboa Heights Park, near West Grant Road and North Stone Avenue
What are the rules? Babies and children who are not toilet-trained must wear tight-fitting, waterproof pants. Other rules are posted at the site
What does it cost? Free
How can I contact the park? You can call the City of Tucson at 791-4873
More info: Click here

Oro Valley Aquatic Center Splash Pad

Tucson stares heat record in the face — Fun's fun, summer's great and all that. But Henry Severson, 4, seems to have had his fill of triple digits at this point, and summer's only just begun. Henry was trying to stay cool Tuesday at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center, 23 W. Calle Concordia.
RON MEDVESCEK / ARIZONA DAILY STAR

When is it open? 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Where is it located? 23 W. Calle Concordia in the Oro Valley Aquatic Center, near North Oracle Road
What does it cost? Children under 4 are free, $5 per person or $14 per family
How can I contact the center? 297-7946
More info: Click here
Et Cetera: There is also a pool, water slide and other amenities at the center

Palo Verde Park Splash Pad

When is it open? April through October, 8 a.m. to sunset
Where is it located? 355 S. Mann Ave. in Palo Verde Park, near East Broadway
What are the rules? Babies and children who are not toilet-trained must wear tight-fitting, waterproof pants. Other rules are posted at the site
What does it cost? Free
How can I contact the park? 791-4375
More info: Click here
Et Cetera: There is also a pool at the park

Picture Rocks Splash Pad

Knights help give kids valuable skill — Bamba Saho, 10, practices his backstroke at Picture Rocks Pool on June 6, 2012.
A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star

When is it open? 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where is it located? 5615 N. Sanders Rd. in Picture Rocks Public Park, near West Rudasill and North Sandario roads
What are the rules?
- Open to children 12 and under and those who accompany them
- Use of the splash pad is at your own risk
- Children must be supervised at all times
- No running or climbing on equipment
- No pets, glass, rocks, bottles or other foreign objects
- No skateboards, rollerblades or bicycles
- No changing diapers at the splash pad
- Have children use the restroom prior to entering the splash pad, do not allow sick children in the splash pad
What does it cost? $1 for children, $3 for adults
How can I contact the park? 682-8465
More info: Click here
Et Cetera: There is also a pool at the park

Tucson Jewish Community Center

When is it open? 7 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:450 p.m. Friday through Sunday
Where is it located? 3800 E. River Rd., near North Alvernon Way and North Dodge Boulevard
What are the rules? Normal splash pad rules; A maximum of 15 people can use the area at a time
What does it cost? Membership costs can be found here
How can I contact the JCC? 299-3000
More info: Click here
Et Cetera: There is also a pool at the JCC; the splash pad can be rented for private parties

Warden Family Splash Pad

When is it open? Open April 16 through October 31, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where is it located? 5110 S. San Joaquin Ave., near West Irvington Road and South Mission Road
What are the rules?
- Open to children 12 and under and those who accompany them
- Use of the splash pad is at your own risk
- Children must be supervised at all times
- No running or climbing on equipment
- No pets, glass, rocks, bottles or other foreign objects
- No skateboards, rollerblades or bicycles
- No changing diapers at the splash pad
- Have children use the restroom prior to entering the splash pad, do not allow sick children in the splash pad
What does it cost? Free
How can I contact the park? For problems, contact 419-1481. For Pima County parks and rec, call 724-5000
More info: Click here
Et Cetera: There is also a pool at the park

Gloria Knott

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