We track 2 splash pads in Whittier. Every one of them is free. 2 are confirmed against official parks-department listings.
When to go
Peak summer highs in Whittier average 89°F — warm enough for a splash pad through most of the season without being punishing at midday.
Month
Average high
June
81°F
July
87°F
August
89°F
The typical Whittier 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.
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 2 pads in Whittier:
A partly shaded splash pad ringed by a low containment wall that helps corral wandering toddlers. The surrounding county park adds basketball, softball, and a fitness zone.
On site: toilets on site, drinking water, playground alongside, parking
1 other pad within 5 miles
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season · parks dept confirmed
This free county splash pad sits next to one of the area's larger playgrounds, with shaded areas for parents to escape the sun. The combination makes it an easy half-day outing for Whittier families.
On site: parking
2 other pads within 5 miles
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season · parks dept confirmed