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The best way to beat the summer heat with the little ones. Splash pads are perfect for toddlers. You certainly can’t beat the easy (and free or cheap) spur of the moment outing that is guaranteed to entertain.
City and County run splash pads offer a variety of ways for kids to cool off on a hot summer day. Some of the parks have a more intricate set up than others as part of a larger park system with a pool and playground facilities. These locations are perfect for an all day outing with a picnic lunch. Occasionally, you may come across a local splash pad that charges a buck or two, but most are free. Be sure to check the websites for directions, hours of operation, cost and restrictions. Some splash pads may be closed during cooler months or only open on the weekends.
All the Central Florida splash pads on this list are either city or county run. In your travels through the area, you may also come across some unexpected locations for splash pads such as the Magical Water Fountain at Downtown Disney Markeplace (found near Once Upon a Toy). So as you are out and about with the kids this summer, be sure to keep a bag with a swim suit, towel and sun screen for a quick cool off at one of the Orlando area splash pads.
Orlando Splash Pads
- Barnett Park
4801 W. Colonial Drive - Capehart Park
715 Capehart Drive - Downey Park
10107 Flowers Ave. - Dr. P. Phillips Community Park
8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd.
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More Central Florida Splash Pads
- Bithlo Park Splash Playground
18501 Washington Ave. Bithlo
407-254-1905 - Bob Makinson Aquatic Center
2204 Denn John Lane, Kissimmee - Family Aquatic Facility
1820 A.D. Mims Road, Ocoee - Travares Children’s Splash Park
Travares - Splash and Play Pavilion #4
St. Cloud - Downtown Interactive Fountain and Splashpad
Winter Garden - Shady Park
Winter Park
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Splash Pads in Seminole County
- Splash Pad at Trailblazer Park
Lake Mary Sports Complex
550 Rantoul Lane, Lake Mary - Splash Zone at Aquatic Facility
148 Oviedo Blvd., Oviedo - Fort Mellon Park Splash Pad
Sanford - Torcaso Park Splash Playground
Winter Springs - Trotwood Park Splash Playground
Winter Springs