Bertha Henschel Play Pool
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
Where: 160 45th St, Sacramento, California
Season: Summer
Hours: Tue-Fri 12pm-4pm, Sat-Sun 1pm-5pm
Cost: free
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A throwback shallow wading pool in East Sacramento with a mushroom fountain at its center rather than a modern spray pad. Its very shallow depth makes it a favorite for babies and toddlers.
What's on site. OpenStreetMap maps toilets on site, playground alongside, parking at this location.
When to go. Peak summer highs in Sacramento average 93°F. Mornings and late afternoons are far more comfortable than the middle of the day, and shade is worth planning around.
If this one's closed or packed
Splash pads close for maintenance, run short seasons and fill up on hot weekends. There are 5 other pads within 5 miles and 26 within 15. These are the ones worth the drive — ranked by shade, toilets and cost first, then by how close they are: