Stay up-to-date with which splash pads are open in Columbus! There are over 20 splash pads and water play areas in the city where you can cool off during hot weather!

Splash pads are the perfect place to visit during the hottest part of the day when you don’t want to commit to the hassle (and expense) of going to a public pool!

Most splash pads in Columbus are free! Splash pads are an easier way to cool off than going to a swimming pool, and are perfect for younger children and kids of various swimming abilities.

Don’t forget to pack a bag with sunscreen, towels, and snacks (don’t forget drinks!). The kids will play so hard that they’ll be hungry and thirsty once they finally stop!

Check the links below for opening dates unless listed. Occasionally, splash parks will be closed for maintenance, weather-events, or events at the parks, so check the links below before you go.

Splash pads in Columbus

Most splash pads open around Memorial Weekend (check links!), and remain open through Labor Day. Some remain open through September.

Gahanna Splash Pad at the Pool

This new amenity to the pool includes over 3,100 square feet of spray area and 41 different features designed for toddlers to teens, as well as shaded picnic areas, additional benches and a year-round restroom that is also accessible to the Big Walnut Trail.

The splash pad is an amenity of the pool and will be available to pool members and those who purchase a day pass during operating hours. It will be open and free to the public in the mornings from 8am-12pm, before the pool opens each day, as well as days on which the pool might not open. Additionally, it will be open daily outside of the pool season, as weather permits.

Where: Gahanna Swimming Pool, 148 Parkland Dr 
When: Open May – October, weather permitting. Open and free to the public in the mornings from 8am-12pm, before the pool opens each day, as well as days on which the pool might not open. During pool hours, you must enter through GSP entry gate and pay regular admission or hold a pool membership.
Details: 3,100 square feet of spray area and 41 different features designed for toddlers to teens, as well as shaded picnic areas, additional benches and a year-round restroom that is also accessible to the Big Walnut Trail.

Scioto Mile Fountains

Where: Civic Center Dr Columbus, Ohio, OH 43215
When: Supposed to reopen for 2024; details tba
Details: Plenty of grassy area for a blanket and picnic. Meter parking and parking lots nearby, including RiverSouth Garage, 232 S Front Street.
Follow on Scioto Mile website

image: Scioto Mile

Clyde “Butch” Seidle Community Pool Splash Pad

Where: 4450 Schirtzinger Road, Hilliard, OH 43026
When: Opens early/mid May as a free amenity until Memorial Day weekend when the pool opens.
Details: No longer free/open to the public once the pool opens for the season. Will reopen as free splash pad after Labor Day through Sept 30, weather depending.
Clyde “Butch” Pool website

Hilliard Station Park

Where: Hilliard Station Park, 4021 Main St, Hilliard, OH 43026
When: Starting mid-May, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily, through Sept 30.
Details: Pack a picnic or head to a nearby restaurant
See Hilliard website

Hilliard Station Park

Partners Park Splash Pad

Where: 125 E. Sixth St., Marysville
When: Open daily starting late May from 10 am – 9 pm
Details: Every day unless maintenance is required.
Marysville Partners Park website

Spray and Play at Veterans Park Delaware

Where: 1121 S. Houk Rd, Delaware
When: Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 am – 8 pm
Details: Fun dinosaur-themed splash pad with playground nearby
City of Delaware Facebook page or website for updates

Dublin Ballantrae Community Park Spray Fountains (Dancing Bunnies)

Where: Ballantrae Community Park, 6350 Woerner Temple Rd
When: Open from May 25 – September 2 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Details: Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the day.
Extras: Known as the Dancing Bunnies Fountains, you’ll find the sculpture of the 3 bunnies up on the hill.
See details on Visit Dublin Ohio

Easton Town Square Fountain

Where: 160 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219
When: Typically open 10AM – 5PM Monday-Saturday and 12-5PM on Sunday. Fountain may be turned off in the case of special events or inclement weather. Please call Guest Services at (614) 337-2200 to confirm if the fountain is on before your arrival.
Details: Tons of food options nearby, park in Easton garages or surface lot near Barnes and Noble/NorthStar Cafe. 
See Easton website

Westerville Hanby Park Spray Ground

Where: 115 E Park St, Westerville, OH 43081
When: Open starting late May
Details: In addition to the spray ground, you’ll find a play tower, playground equipment, accessible swings, shaded swinging benches, plus close parking and restrooms.
Website | Facebook

Hanby Park

Powell Splash Pad

Where: 47 Hall St., Powell
When:  Open Memorial ay 9 am – 9 pm through Labor Day Weekend
Details: Bring a picnic to enjoy in the shaded solar picnic pavilion or on a blanket in the grass. Plenty of parking in the lot for Village Green Park.
Extras: Nearby playground when the kids have enough of the water.
Website

Barnett Community Center Sprayground

Where: 1184 Barnett Rd, Columbus 43227
When: Open for weekends only starting May 25, open for the season 7 days a week starting June 8. All spraygrounds are open Saturday and Sunday from 12-6 p.m. Spraygrounds will go back to weekends only on August 19.
Closed: Juneteenth (June 19), July 4 and after Labor Day (Sept. 2)

Blackburn Community Center Sprayground

Where: 263 Carpenter St, Columbus 43205
When: Open for weekends only starting May 25, open for the season 7 days a week starting June 8. All spraygrounds are open Saturday and Sunday from 12-6 p.m. Spraygrounds will go back to weekends only on August 19.
Closed: Juneteenth (June 19), July 4 and after Labor Day (Sept. 2)

Scioto Southland Community Center Sprayground

Where: 3901 Parsons Ave
When: tba Open for weekends only starting May 25, open for the season 7 days a week starting June 8. All spraygrounds are open Saturday and Sunday from 12-6 p.m. Spraygrounds will go back to weekends only on August 19.
Closed: Juneteenth (June 19), July 4 and after Labor Day (Sept. 2)

Linden Center for Opportunity Sprayground

Where: 1350 Briarwoord Ave. Columbus, OH 43211
When: Open for weekends only starting May 25, open for the season 7 days a week starting June 8. All spraygrounds are open Saturday and Sunday from 12-6 p.m. Spraygrounds will go back to weekends only on August 19.
Closed: Juneteenth (June 19), July 4 and after Labor Day (Sept. 2)

Splash Pad at Plain City Aquatic Center

Where: 213 S Chillicothe St, Plain City, Ohio 43064
When: Typically open and free to the public before and after pool hours from 8am-10:45am, and then at 8pm, 7 days per week. 
The Splash Pad is open Mon – Fri only, for FREE to the public once school is in session in Mid-August, through Labor Day.
Details: Plain City website or  follow along on Facebook.

North Bank Park

Where: 311 W Long St, Columbus, OH 43215
When: No specific hours as it’s closed to the public during special events (weddings are held there frequently). Typically open through Sept 30.
Details: Small fountain is great for small children.  No nearby food options, but plenty of seating and shade
Extras: Beautiful view of the Scioto River and Downtown Columbus
Website

Splash Pad at Fryer Park

Where: Fryer Park, 3899 Orders Road outside the Grove City YMCA
When: Typically open Memorial Day – Labor Day. Open when the Grove City YMCA outdoor pool is open. Splash pad is closed Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Labor Day 
Details: The bright, colorful interactive water play structures follow Discovery Frontier’s space theme and include a rocket slide and a variety of whimsical spray effects with accessibility for all. There’s lots of other fun in Fryer Park.
Website 

Splashpad at Whitehall John Bishop Park

Where: 4815 Etna Road
When: Open starting May 24, 2024
Details: There are specific rules to utilize this splashpad – see details here. 
Website

Obetz Splash Pad

Where: 4390 Lancaster Avenue 43207 Obetz, OH
When: Saturday of Memorial Day weekend to August 23rd, 2024; 11am-7pm, daily
Details: Splashpad is only open to kids 12 and under. Individuals under the age of 12 must be accompanied by someone who is 16 years of age or older. Individuals that are 13 years of age or older may enter the Splash Pad if supervising children 6 years of age and under or an individual with special needs.
COST: The Splash Pad is free to residents and non-residents
Website

photo via Obetz website

Worthington Pools Lagoon Splashpad

Where: 400 W Dublin Granville Rd, Worthington OH
When: TBA for 2024; check website for details
Website or Facebook

Fountain Plaza at Dorrian Green (behind COSI)

50 South Belle St., Columbus, Ohio 43215
Open 11 am – 6 pm
website

Polaris Fashion Place

Where: 1500 Polaris Parkway ,Columbus, OH 43240. In the Polaris Lifestyle Center open mall area near Cheesecake Factory and Cantina Laredo
When: tba for 2024
Details: Tons of food options nearby, easy mall parking
Extras: KidX Club hosts events throughout the summer
Website

Looking to swim instead? There are a few pools open to the public in Columbus and Central Ohio.

Outdoor Public Pools in Columbus and Central Ohio