Splash pads in Council Bluffs, Iowa

We track 2 splash pads in Council Bluffs. Every one of them is free.

When to go

Peak summer highs in Council Bluffs average 87°F — warm enough for a splash pad through most of the season without being punishing at midday.

Month	Average high
June	83°F
July	87°F
August	85°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 2 pads in Council Bluffs:

1 have drinking water
2 have a toddler or zero-depth area
2 sit next to a playground

All 2 splash pads in Council Bluffs

Fairmount Park Splash Pad

E. Graham Ave · Council Bluffs, Iowa

Summer months · 8:00 am - 9:00 pm daily

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An interactive water playground in Council Bluffs' hilly Fairmount Park, which also offers a playground, hiking trails, two picnic shelters and a scenic overlook with views toward the Omaha skyline.

On site: playground alongside, parking

4 other pads within 5 miles

✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Bayliss Park Splash Fountain

100 Pearl St · Council Bluffs, Iowa

typically open in warm months (check before visiting) · typically daylight hours

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In downtown Council Bluffs' historic Bayliss Park, a compact 12-foot-diameter play area lets children trigger sprays that rise straight from the plaza floor.

On site: drinking water, playground alongside, parking

7 other pads within 5 miles

✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season

Nearby towns

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