We track 3 splash pads in Beaverton — the 4th best-served city in Oregon. Every one of them is free.
When to go
Peak summer highs in Beaverton average 80°F — warm enough for a splash pad through most of the season without being punishing at midday.
Month
Average high
June
73°F
July
80°F
August
80°F
The typical Beaverton pad runs about 26 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 3 pads in Beaverton:
Second week of May through second week of October · 8:00am-10:00pm daily
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Beaverton's downtown fountain runs one of the longest seasons in the metro area, spraying from mid-May clear into October beside the city library and farmers market.
This THPRD outdoor splash pad sits adjacent to the indoor pool, and admission to the aquatic center is required, so it works best bundled with a swim session.
On site: toilets on site, playground alongside, parking
Rebuilt as part of the park's major renovation, Cedar Hills Park's concrete-surfaced interactive splash pad anchors one of THPRD's most popular family parks.
On site: toilets on site, playground alongside, parking