Outdoors NearbyMerrill Park Splash Pad
Merrill Park Splash Pad is a splash pad in Merrill Park in Chicago, IL. The park also has a playground, basketball courts and a baseball or softball field. We count 48 splash pads in Chicago in total.
| Location | Merrill Park Chicago, IL Directions |
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| Play equipment | water play |
| Also in the park | Playground, Basketball, Ball field |
| Run by | Chicago Park District |
| Website | chicagoparkdistrict.com |
Details from OpenStreetMap. Check the posted rules when you arrive; they can change. To report a change, use our suggestion form.
Chicago splash pads: season, hours and rules
| Season | Usually switched on in late June and off in late August |
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Source: chicagoparkdistrict.com, the official site for Chicago. Dates and rules can change mid-season, so look at the signs on site.
When to go: Merrill Park Splash Pad
Warm enough to get wet in Chicago, IL: average highs reach 80 °F or more from June to August, peaking at 85 °F in July. During that stretch Chicago averages about 7 days with rain per month, so most days are dry enough for water play. The water schedule is set by the parks department, so dates in Chicago can shift from year to year.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 °F | 19 °F | 3 |
| Feb | 37 °F | 23 °F | 3 |
| Mar | 48 °F | 32 °F | 5 |
| Apr | 60 °F | 41 °F | 7 |
| May | 71 °F | 52 °F | 8 |
| Jun | 81 °F | 62 °F | 8 |
| Jul | 85 °F | 68 °F | 6 |
| Aug | 83 °F | 66 °F | 6 |
| Sep | 76 °F | 59 °F | 5 |
| Oct | 63 °F | 47 °F | 6 |
| Nov | 49 °F | 35 °F | 5 |
| Dec | 38 °F | 25 °F | 4 |
More to do nearby
- Calumet Bark (dog park, 2 mi)
- Rowan Park Ice Rink (outdoor ice rink, 3 mi)
- Pulaski Park Skatepark (skatepark, 6 mi)
- Sawmill Creek Waterfall (waterfall, 20 mi)
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Merrill Park Splash Pad?
Inside Merrill Park, Chicago, IL. Directions above take you straight to the entrance area.
What is the weather like at Merrill Park Splash Pad?
Warm enough to get wet in Chicago, IL: average highs reach 80 °F or more from June to August, peaking at 85 °F in July. During that stretch Chicago averages about 7 days with rain per month, so most days are dry enough for water play.
What other splash pads are near Merrill Park Splash Pad?
Bessemer (Henry) Park Splash Pad (1 mi), Rosenblum Park Splash Pad (3 mi) and Grand Crossing Park Splash Pad (3 mi).