We track 1 splash pad in Jacksonville. Every one of them is free.
When to go
Peak summer highs in Jacksonville average 93°F. Mornings and late afternoons are far more comfortable than the middle of the day, and shade is worth planning around.
Month
Average high
June
89°F
July
93°F
August
93°F
What to expect
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 1 pads in Jacksonville:
Summer season · Noon - 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. weekends and holidays
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Jacksonville's city-run mini water park goes beyond a basic splash pad with two water slides, a water tunnel, umbrella-shaped rain-drop showers and a kids-only tea cup feature. One of its two pools is just 30 inches deep, sized for beginners, and both day and season passes are sold.