Outdoors NearbySplash pads in Wichita, KS
5 splash pads in Wichita, KS: 4 next to a playground and 1 with restrooms. On the map, 1 has a drinking fountain, 2 have picnic tables or a shelter and 2 have a soccer field.
When Wichita's splash pads are on
| Season | May through September |
|---|---|
| Hours | 10am-8pm, seven days a week |
| How it runs | Press the activator button to start water |
| Cost | Free |
- Do not drink the water
- Stay home when sick
- Kids in diapers need leakproof swim pull-ups
- No pets
Source: wichita.gov, the official site for Wichita. Dates and rules can change mid-season, so look at the signs on site.
From OpenStreetMap. Hours and rules in Wichita are set by the city, so check the signs or the parks website before you go.
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Splash pads near Wichita
When to go: Wichita
Water-play weather in Wichita, KS: average highs reach 80 °F or more from June to September, with the warmest month at 92 °F in July. In those months Wichita averages about 5 days with rain per month, so most days are dry enough for water play. Cities usually switch the water on around Memorial Day and off after Labor Day.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 °F | 22 °F | 2 |
| Feb | 49 °F | 26 °F | 3 |
| Mar | 59 °F | 35 °F | 4 |
| Apr | 68 °F | 45 °F | 5 |
| May | 77 °F | 55 °F | 8 |
| Jun | 88 °F | 65 °F | 6 |
| Jul | 92 °F | 70 °F | 6 |
| Aug | 91 °F | 68 °F | 5 |
| Sep | 83 °F | 59 °F | 4 |
| Oct | 70 °F | 47 °F | 4 |
| Nov | 57 °F | 34 °F | 3 |
| Dec | 45 °F | 25 °F | 2 |
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- Orchard Park Skatepark (skatepark, 2 mi)
- Country Acres Dog Park (dog park, 4 mi)
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Frequently asked questions
How many splash pads are in Wichita?
We list 5 splash pads in Wichita and 5 more within 20 miles.
Where are the splash pads in Wichita?
Edgemoor Park Splash Pad, Buffalo Park Splash Pad, Osage Park Splash Pad, McLaughlin Park Splash Pad and Splash Pad.
Which splash pads in Wichita have drinking water?
Edgemoor Park Splash Pad has a drinking fountain on the map.
Where can you have a picnic near the splash pads in Wichita?
Edgemoor Park Splash Pad and Buffalo Park Splash Pad have picnic tables, and 1 of them a covered shelter.
When do splash pads open in Wichita?
May through September, usually 10am-8pm, seven days a week, according to the city. Cost: Free.
Are there more splash pads near Wichita?
The closest outside town: Maize Park Splash Pad in Maize (7 mi), Linear Park Splash Pad in Goddard (12 mi) and Madison Avenue Central Park Splash Pad in Derby (13 mi).