We track 3 splash pads in Provo — the 3rd best-served city in Utah. 2 of them are free.
When to go
Peak summer highs in Provo 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
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 Provo:
Provo's downtown splash pad at Pioneer Park features rows of sprayers plus a distinctive curtain of water pouring off the pavilion building, with ample shade and a small playground alongside. On summer Saturdays it shares the park with the Provo Farmers Market.
On site: toilets on site, drinking water, playground alongside, parking
Splash Summit is Utah's largest waterpark, with more than 15 attractions including five drop slides and a 500,000-gallon wave pool. Weekday admission runs about $24.99, rising to $29.99 on weekends.
The open-air Riverwoods shopping village in north Provo runs interactive fountains where kids can splash between stops at nearby restaurants and shops. It's a free, low-key water-play option paired with a full evening out.