Outdoors NearbyWelles Park Splash Pad
Welles Park Splash Pad is a splash pad in Welles Park in Chicago, IL. The park also has a playground, pickleball courts, tennis courts and a baseball or softball field. Chicago has 48 splash pads in our list, this is one of them. Mapped nearby: a drinking fountain and a picnic shelter.
| Location | Welles Park Chicago, IL Directions |
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| Amenities | Drinking fountains (2), Picnic shelter, Volleyball |
| Play equipment | water play |
| Also in the park | Playground, Pickleball, Tennis, Ball field |
| Run by | Chicago Park District |
| Website | chicagoparkdistrict.com |
Details from OpenStreetMap. Some parks close for maintenance or bad weather, so a quick look at the signs helps. If something is wrong, send it through the 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: Welles Park Splash Pad
Water-play weather 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.
| 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
- Horner Park Dog Park (dog park, 1 mi)
- Wilson Skate Park (skatepark, 2 mi)
- Warren Park Ice Rink (ice rink, 3 mi)
- Rosemont Waterfall (waterfall, 9 mi)
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Welles Park Splash Pad?
Inside Welles Park, Chicago, IL. For the way there, use the Directions link above.
Is there drinking water at Welles Park Splash Pad?
Yes, 2 drinking fountains are mapped in Welles Park. A bottle for the dog is still handy, since fountains break or get shut off.
When should I go to Welles Park Splash Pad?
Water-play weather 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 Welles Park Splash Pad?
Juniper Park Splash Pad (1 mi), Buttercup Park Splash Pad (2 mi) and Cedar Playlot Park Splash Pad (2 mi).