We track 3 splash pads in Georgetown. 2 of them are free.
When to go
Peak summer highs in Georgetown average 96°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
90°F
July
94°F
August
96°F
The typical Georgetown pad runs about 30 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 Georgetown:
Inside Georgetown's sprawling Garey Park, the splash pad anchors the fenced Play Ranch area with horse-shaped sprayers and a windmill fountain that nod to the site's ranching history. Park entry runs a few dollars per person, with picnic tables close at hand.
A free Georgetown neighborhood pad featuring a spinning pole sprayer, an archway tunnel, and a good variety of ground jets. Its seven-month season gives families one of the longest splash windows in the metro.
Rabbit Hill's claim to fame is a giant spider water feature that kids either adore or dare each other to run under, backed up by dumping buckets. Like Georgetown's other pads, it opens as early as April 1.