Mary Elizabeth Branch Park Splash Pad
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season
Where: 2006 Philomena St., Austin, Texas
Season: May 1 - October 31
Hours: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily
Cost: free
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Set in the Mueller development, this splash pad puts families steps from Mueller Lake Park, the Thinkery children's museum, and plenty of dining. It is one of the easiest pads to fold into a full day out with kids.
What's on site. OpenStreetMap maps toilets on site, drinking water, playground alongside, parking at this location.
When to go. Peak summer highs in Austin average 97°F. Mornings and late afternoons are far more comfortable than the middle of the day, and shade is worth planning around.
How long it's open. Roughly 26 weeks a year, from May to October. Seasons shift year to year and municipal pads often close early for maintenance, so check before a long drive.
If this one's closed or packed
Splash pads close for maintenance, run short seasons and fill up on hot weekends. There are 11 other pads within 5 miles and 18 within 15. These are the ones worth the drive — ranked by shade, toilets and cost first, then by how close they are: