Carson Park Sprayground (Robert "Bob" Cockrum Spray Grounds)
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season · confirmed against the parks department
Where: 5400 S. High School Rd., Indianapolis, Indiana
Season: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
Hours: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM daily
Cost: free
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An ocean theme sets this southwest-side sprayground apart, with a pirate ship, dolphins, sea monsters and water cannons mixing above-ground play pieces with in-ground jets. Seating near the action is shaded, though anyone sitting close should expect some spray.
What's on site. OpenStreetMap maps playground alongside, parking at this location. No public toilets are mapped here — worth knowing before you commit to an afternoon.
When to go. Peak summer highs in Indianapolis average 85°F — warm enough for a splash pad through most of the season without being punishing at midday.
If this one's closed or packed
Splash pads close for maintenance, run short seasons and fill up on hot weekends. There are 2 other pads within 5 miles and 21 within 15. These are the ones worth the drive — ranked by shade, toilets and cost first, then by how close they are: