Outdoors NearbyThe Commons Splash Pad
The Commons Splash Pad is a splash pad in The Commons in Houston, TX. The park also has a playground and restrooms. It is one of 25 splash pads we list in Houston. You will also find a drinking fountain, 27 picnic tables, a picnic shelter and grills here.
| Location | The Commons Houston, TX Directions |
|---|---|
| Amenities | Drinking fountains (2), Picnic tables (27), Picnic shelters (3), Grills (2) |
| Play equipment | slide, play structure, swings, water play, climbing frame |
| Also in the park | Playground, Restrooms |
| Run by | Hermann Park Conservancy |
| Website | hermannpark.org |
Details from OpenStreetMap. Rules and hours are posted at the entrance. If you spot a mistake, use the suggestion form.
Splash pad season and rules in Houston
| Season | Described as year-round, busiest in hot summer months |
|---|---|
| How it runs | Varies by park: push button at Herman Brown Park, timed sprays at Hermann, Jaycee, Lansdale |
Source: houstontx.gov, the official site for Houston. Houston can change these during the year, so the posted signs win.
When to go: The Commons Splash Pad
Splash pad weather in Houston, TX: average highs reach 80 °F or more from May to October, with the warmest month at 94 °F in August. During that stretch Houston averages about 5 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 | 63 °F | 44 °F | 5 |
| Feb | 67 °F | 49 °F | 4 |
| Mar | 73 °F | 54 °F | 4 |
| Apr | 79 °F | 61 °F | 3 |
| May | 86 °F | 69 °F | 4 |
| Jun | 91 °F | 75 °F | 6 |
| Jul | 93 °F | 77 °F | 5 |
| Aug | 94 °F | 77 °F | 5 |
| Sep | 90 °F | 72 °F | 5 |
| Oct | 82 °F | 63 °F | 4 |
| Nov | 72 °F | 53 °F | 4 |
| Dec | 65 °F | 46 °F | 5 |
More to do nearby
- McWilliams Dog Park (dog park, 1 mi)
- Select Skate Shop (skatepark, 2 mi)
- Model Boat Basin/Ice Rink (ice rink, 3 mi)
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Playgrounds nearby
- Directions
Hermann Park
Play equipment: water play, play structure, swings, sandbox
- Directions
Fleming Park
- Directions
Ervan Chew Park
Play equipment: play structure, water play
- Directions
Riverside Park
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Commons Splash Pad?
Inside The Commons, Houston, TX. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
Is there drinking water at The Commons Splash Pad?
Yes, 2 drinking fountains are mapped in The Commons. A bottle for the dog is still handy, since fountains break or get shut off.
Are there restrooms at The Commons Splash Pad?
Yes, The Commons has public restrooms on the map.
What is the weather like at The Commons Splash Pad?
Splash pad weather in Houston, TX: average highs reach 80 °F or more from May to October, with the warmest month at 94 °F in August. During that stretch Houston averages about 5 days with rain per month, so rain rarely spoils a trip.
What other splash pads are near The Commons Splash Pad?
Hermann Park Splash Pad (1 mi), Ervan Chew Park Splash Pad (1 mi) and Levy Park Splash Pad (2 mi).