Tongva Park Splash Pad (Discovery Hill)

✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Gentle water jets rise from spongy safety turf on Discovery Hill, a short walk from the Santa Monica Pier. The soft surface and mild sprays make this one of the best splash spots for babies and new walkers on the Westside.

What's on site. OpenStreetMap maps toilets on site, drinking water, playground alongside, parking at this location.

When to go. Peak summer highs in Santa Monica average only 70°F, so pick a genuinely hot day and bring a towel and something warm for afterwards.

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If this one's closed or packed

Splash pads close for maintenance, run short seasons and fill up on hot weekends. There are 3 other pads within 5 miles and 14 within 15. These are the ones worth the drive — ranked by shade, toilets and cost first, then by how close they are:

• Virginia Avenue Park Splash Pad — 1.6 mi · Santa Monica · free · zero-depth, shade, restrooms
• Annenberg Community Beach House Splash Pad — 1.5 mi · Santa Monica · free · zero-depth, restrooms, playground-nearby
• The Lion's Fountain (Culver City Town Plaza) — 5.6 mi · Culver City · free · zero-depth
• Earvin "Magic" Johnson Recreation Area Splash Pad — 8.2 mi · Los Angeles · free · zero-depth, restrooms, playground-nearby
• Pan Pacific Park Splash Pad — 9.1 mi · Los Angeles · free · zero-depth, restrooms, playground-nearby

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