We track 2 splash pads in Peoria. Every one of them is free.
Peak summer highs in Peoria average 106°F. Go before 11am or after 5pm — midday is genuinely unsafe for small children, and the concrete around a pad runs hotter than the air.
| Month | Average high |
|---|---|
| June | 104°F |
| July | 106°F |
| August | 105°F |
The things that decide a trip with small children — a toilet, some shade, somewhere to sit — are exactly what listings usually leave out. Across the 2 pads in Peoria:
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Peoria's Pioneer Community Park pairs a well-shaded splash pad, with water guns and dump features of varying sizes, directly with traditional playground equipment. The pad runs daily on a long season stretching to mid-October.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2023 season
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This north Peoria park's splash pad offers 15 water features, from a massive dump bucket to a water flower and dandelion dome, designed to suit everyone from toddlers to teens. At dusk, color-changing LED lights illuminate the pad.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2023 season
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