We track 12 splash pads in Los Angeles — the 2nd best-served city in California. 11 of them are free. 4 are confirmed against official parks-department listings.
Peak summer highs in Los Angeles average only 79°F, so pick a genuinely hot day and bring a towel and something warm for afterwards.
| Month | Average high |
|---|---|
| June | 73°F |
| July | 77°F |
| August | 79°F |
The typical Los Angeles pad runs about 22 weeks a year. Municipal pads often close early for maintenance, so the last few weeks of the season are the least reliable.
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 12 pads in Los Angeles:
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A compact East Los Angeles county park whose splash pad anchors a small but well-used green space. It is a low-key option when the bigger regional parks feel too busy.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season · parks dept confirmed
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Part of Belvedere Community Regional Park in East LA, this splash pad operates during the aquatic center's recreation swim sessions. The 30-acre park also offers a skate park and full swimming pool.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season · parks dept confirmed
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A partially shaded county splash pad in East LA's City Terrace Park, positioned right next to the playground so kids can bounce between wet and dry play. Picnic tables nearby make it easy to settle in for the afternoon.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season · parks dept confirmed
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The membrane splash pad beside the historic Arthur J. Will fountain is one of the few in LA open year-round, right in the middle of the Civic Center. Accessible restrooms and a playground sit steps away between City Hall and the Music Center.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season
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The splash pad is one small corner of this 104-acre Willowbrook regional park, which also offers fishing lakes and a long walking loop. Its size means there is room to spread a blanket even on crowded weekends.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season · parks dept confirmed
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Also known as Taylor Yard, this riverside state park in Cypress Park has a free splash pad operated through LA City Recreation and Parks. Water play sits alongside walking paths, sports fields, and a large playground near the LA River.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2023 season
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This West LA pool complex includes mushroom sprinklers, a gradual zero-depth entry, and a water slide for kids seven and up. Entry costs just a dollar for children, one of the cheapest supervised water-play tickets in the city.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season
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One of LA City Recreation and Parks' recirculating splash pads, tucked into a compact Westlake neighborhood park. The water play sits alongside a playground, gazebo, and basketball court, making it an easy all-in-one stop for nearby families.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2023 season
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A small Glassell Park splash pad that works especially well for toddlers, with gentle sprays and plenty of seating for caregivers. It is one of the eight splash pads operated free of charge by LA City Recreation and Parks.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2023 season
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Located in the popular Fairfax-district park next to The Grove, this is one of eight recirculating splash pads run by LA City Recreation and Parks. Families can pair water play with the park's large playgrounds and grassy amphitheater bowl.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2023 season
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This Mid-City recreation center pairs its free splash pad with ball fields, volleyball, and badminton courts. It is part of LA City's network of recirculating splash pads designed to conserve water while giving non-swimmers a place to play.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2023 season
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A free recirculating splash pad in South LA's Saint Andrews Recreation Center, which also offers ball fields and a jogging path. Like all LA City splash pads, there is no admission charge for kids or adults.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2023 season
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