Peak summer highs in Santa Clarita average 92°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
83°F
July
90°F
August
92°F
The typical Santa Clarita pad runs about 17 weeks a year. Municipal pads often close early for maintenance, so the last few weeks of the season are the least reliable.
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 Santa Clarita:
20850 Centre Pointe Pkwy. · Santa Clarita, California
June – September · 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
$5-$7water-parkzero-depthtoddlerrestroomsticketed
The city-run aquatic center's kid zone features a yellow waterslide and an interactive water house, all watched by lifeguards. Admission is modest compared with commercial water parks, making it Santa Clarita's go-to splash spot.