We track 3 splash pads in Orem — the 2nd best-served city in Utah. Every one of them is free. 2 are confirmed against official parks-department listings.
Peak summer highs in Orem average 94°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 | 85°F |
| July | 94°F |
| August | 92°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 3 pads in Orem:
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Orem's Hillcrest Park splash pad runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day and includes a dedicated shaded toddler zone with gentler sprayers set apart from the main circular spray area. The surrounding park adds three playgrounds, 12 pickleball courts, ping-pong tables, and a summer snack shack.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season · parks dept confirmed
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Palisade Park's splash pad is themed after the local landscape, with a main waterfall sculpted to resemble Mount Timpanogos plus a river channel with islands and rock seating. The 22-acre park adds a playground, restrooms, rentable shade canopies, tennis courts, and a summer snack shack.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season · parks dept confirmed
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The Orchard at University Place mall combines interactive fountains with a playground featuring a tree house, monkey bars, and a climbing wall. It's a free indoor-mall-adjacent green space that works even on days when a full park trip isn't in the cards.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season
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