Peak summer highs in Apple Valley average 82°F — warm enough for a splash pad through most of the season without being punishing at midday.
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 Apple Valley:
6855 Fortino St · Apple Valley, Minnesota
Summer months · Daily 9am-9pm
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Kelley Park's signature is its hoops of arcing spray that kids can run through, set beside playground equipment. Free Friday-evening concerts run through mid-August, making it a popular combined splash-and-music night out.
On site: toilets on site, playground alongside, parking
2 other pads within 5 miles
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season