Piers Park Splash Pad
Piers Park Splash Pad is a splash pad in Piers Park in Boston, MA. The park also has a playground and restrooms. It is one of 12 splash pads we list in Boston. For a longer visit there is a drinking fountain, 27 picnic tables and a picnic shelter.
| Location | Piers Park Boston, MA Directions |
|---|---|
| Hours | sunrise-sunset |
| Amenities | Drinking fountains (3), Picnic tables (27), Picnic shelters (10), Fitness stations |
| Play equipment | swings, water play |
| Also in the park | Playground, Restrooms |
| Run by | Massport |
Details from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours and rules come from the city, not from us. Changes can go through the suggestion form.
Boston splash pads: season, hours and rules
| Season | Usually Memorial Day to Labor Day |
|---|---|
| Hours | Usually dawn to dusk |
| Cost | Free (Frog Pond spray pool and city splash pad events) |
Source: boston.gov, the official site for Boston. Boston can change these during the year, so the posted signs win.
When to go: Piers Park Splash Pad
Water-play weather in Boston, MA: average highs reach 80 °F or more from July to August, peaking at 82 °F in July. During that stretch Boston averages about 6 days with rain per month, so rain rarely spoils a trip. The water schedule is set by the parks department, so dates in Boston can shift from year to year.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 °F | 23 °F | 7 |
| Feb | 39 °F | 25 °F | 6 |
| Mar | 46 °F | 31 °F | 7 |
| Apr | 56 °F | 41 °F | 7 |
| May | 67 °F | 50 °F | 7 |
| Jun | 76 °F | 60 °F | 7 |
| Jul | 82 °F | 66 °F | 6 |
| Aug | 80 °F | 65 °F | 5 |
| Sep | 73 °F | 58 °F | 6 |
| Oct | 62 °F | 48 °F | 6 |
| Nov | 52 °F | 38 °F | 6 |
| Dec | 42 °F | 29 °F | 7 |
More to do nearby
- Bremen Street Dog Park (dog park, 1 mi)
- Steriti Memorial Rink (indoor ice rink, 1 mi)
- Lynch Family Skatepark (skatepark, 2 mi)
- Cascade Falls (waterfall, 6 mi)
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Playgrounds nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Piers Park Splash Pad?
Inside Piers Park, Boston, MA. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn navigation.
When is Piers Park Splash Pad open?
Hours on the map: sunrise-sunset. Park hours can change with the season.
Is there drinking water at Piers Park Splash Pad?
Yes, 3 drinking fountains are mapped in Piers Park. A bottle for the dog is still handy, since fountains break or get shut off.
Are there restrooms at Piers Park Splash Pad?
Yes, Piers Park has public restrooms on the map.
When should I go to Piers Park Splash Pad?
Water-play weather in Boston, MA: average highs reach 80 °F or more from July to August, peaking at 82 °F in July. During that stretch Boston averages about 6 days with rain per month, so rain rarely spoils a trip.
What other splash pads are near Piers Park Splash Pad?
Langone Park Splash Pad (1 mi), Rings Fountain (1 mi) and Quigley Park Splash Pad (2 mi).