Parkman Playground Splash Pad
Parkman Playground Splash Pad is a splash pad in Parkman Playground in Jamaica Plain, MA. The park also has basketball courts and a baseball or softball field. It is the only splash pad we list in Jamaica Plain; the next one, Harambee Park Splash Pad, is about 1 miles away. Mapped nearby: a drinking fountain and a picnic shelter.
| Location | Parkman Playground Jamaica Plain, MA Directions |
|---|---|
| Amenities | Drinking fountain, Picnic shelter |
| Play equipment | climbing frame, slide, swings, water play |
| Also in the park | Basketball, Ball field |
Details from OpenStreetMap. Some parks close for maintenance or bad weather, so a quick look at the signs helps. Changes can go through the suggestion form.
When to go: Parkman Playground Splash Pad
Coming from Boston, MA? Parkman Playground Splash Pad lies about 5 miles to the southwest, straight-line distance.
Splash pad weather in Jamaica Plain, MA: average highs reach 80 °F or more from July to August, with the warmest month at 82 °F in July. During that stretch Jamaica Plain averages about 6 days with rain per month, so rain rarely spoils a trip. Most city splash pads run from late May to early September; the exact dates are on the city parks website.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 °F | 18 °F | 8 |
| Feb | 37 °F | 20 °F | 7 |
| Mar | 44 °F | 27 °F | 8 |
| Apr | 56 °F | 38 °F | 8 |
| May | 67 °F | 48 °F | 8 |
| Jun | 75 °F | 58 °F | 7 |
| Jul | 82 °F | 64 °F | 6 |
| Aug | 80 °F | 63 °F | 6 |
| Sep | 73 °F | 56 °F | 6 |
| Oct | 61 °F | 44 °F | 7 |
| Nov | 50 °F | 34 °F | 7 |
| Dec | 40 °F | 25 °F | 9 |
More to do nearby
- Jamaica Plain Skatepark (skatepark, 1 mi)
- Jack Kirrane Ice Skating Rink (ice rink, 2 mi)
- Beecher St Play Area (dog park, 2 mi)
- Rock Falls (waterfall, 9 mi)
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Parkman Playground Splash Pad?
Inside Parkman Playground, Jamaica Plain, MA. The Directions button opens the route in Google Maps.
Is there drinking water at Parkman Playground Splash Pad?
Yes, a drinking fountain is mapped in Parkman Playground. If it is out of order, the nearest store is usually the backup.
When is the best time to visit Parkman Playground Splash Pad?
Splash pad weather in Jamaica Plain, MA: average highs reach 80 °F or more from July to August, with the warmest month at 82 °F in July. During that stretch Jamaica Plain averages about 6 days with rain per month, so rain rarely spoils a trip.
How far is Parkman Playground Splash Pad from Boston, MA?
Coming from Boston, MA? Parkman Playground Splash Pad lies about 5 miles to the southwest, straight-line distance.
What other splash pads are near Parkman Playground Splash Pad?
Harambee Park Splash Pad (1 mi), Harry Downes Field Splash Pad (2 mi) and Cypress Street Playground Splash Pad (3 mi).