We track 2 splash pads in Fort Lauderdale. Every one of them is free.
Peak summer highs in Fort Lauderdale average 90°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 | 88°F |
| July | 90°F |
| August | 90°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 Fort Lauderdale:
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Osswald Park stacks a free splash pad on top of an unusually deep amenity list for a city park: a driving range, 3-hole golf course, tennis, racquetball, volleyball and a jogging trail. It is northwest Fort Lauderdale's best free water-play option.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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Part of The Loop at Fort Lauderdale Beach, this oceanfront park's free splash pad sits amid a weekend market, events lawn and direct beach access where Las Olas Boulevard meets A1A. It is the most central water-play stop on Fort Lauderdale's beachfront.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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