Outdoors NearbySchainker Plaza Splash Pad
Schainker Plaza Splash Pad is a splash pad in Schainker Plaza in Ames, IA. It is the only splash pad we list within about 18 miles.
| Location | Schainker Plaza Ames, IA Directions |
|---|---|
| Hours | Mo-Su 06:00-22:30 |
| Play equipment | water play |
| Run by | City of Ames |
Details from OpenStreetMap. The city sets the rules, and the sign at the gate has the current ones. Changes can go through the suggestion form.
When to go: Schainker Plaza Splash Pad
Schainker Plaza Splash Pad is about 29 miles north of Des Moines, IA, measured in a straight line.
Warm enough to get wet in Ames, IA: average highs reach 80 °F or more from June to August, topping out at 84 °F in July. During that stretch Ames averages about 7 days with rain per month, so most days are dry enough for water play.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 °F | 11 °F | 2 |
| Feb | 33 °F | 15 °F | 2 |
| Mar | 47 °F | 27 °F | 4 |
| Apr | 61 °F | 38 °F | 7 |
| May | 72 °F | 50 °F | 8 |
| Jun | 81 °F | 60 °F | 8 |
| Jul | 84 °F | 63 °F | 7 |
| Aug | 82 °F | 60 °F | 7 |
| Sep | 76 °F | 51 °F | 5 |
| Oct | 63 °F | 39 °F | 6 |
| Nov | 47 °F | 27 °F | 4 |
| Dec | 34 °F | 17 °F | 3 |
More to do nearby
- Georgie Tsushima Memorial Skate Park (skatepark, 1 mi)
- Ames Dog Park (dog park, 2 mi)
- Hertz Family Falls (waterfall, 9 mi)
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Schainker Plaza Splash Pad?
Inside Schainker Plaza, Ames, IA. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
When is Schainker Plaza Splash Pad open?
Hours on the map: Mo-Su 06:00-22:30. Park hours can change with the season.
When is the best time to visit Schainker Plaza Splash Pad?
Warm enough to get wet in Ames, IA: average highs reach 80 °F or more from June to August, topping out at 84 °F in July. During that stretch Ames averages about 7 days with rain per month, so most days are dry enough for water play.
How far is Schainker Plaza Splash Pad from Des Moines, IA?
Schainker Plaza Splash Pad is about 29 miles north of Des Moines, IA, measured in a straight line.