15 Free Fountains and Splash Pads in Columbus and Central Ohio (2024)

These splash pads in Columbus and Central Ohio are easy ways to cool off in the summer and a safer alternative for young kids who don’t yet know how to swim!

All of these splash pads are free to enter and most are open Memorial Day through Labor Day. It’s always a good idea to check the link for dates and hours of operation! You may want to read: 25 Things to Pack for a Successful Trip to the Splash Pad before you go!

Explore one of these free splash pads in Columbus and Central Ohio:

1. Bicentennial Park

• 233 S. Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215
• Opens Memorial Day Weekend 2024 with renovations including improved functionality, new lighting, water features and increased seating and shade areas.
• 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. daily through Labor Day

2. North Bank Park

• 311 W. Long St., Columbus, OH 43215
• Opens around Memorial Day
• The splash pad is behind the pavilion at the end of Neil Ave.

3. Hilliard’s Station Park

• 4021 Main St., Hilliard, OH 43026
• Unless there is a special event, fountains are on from 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, May – October 1
• Read this list of fun things to do in Hilliard to plan your visit!

4. Easton Town Center Fountains

• 160 Easton Square Pl, Columbus, OH 43219
• Hours may vary for the fountains at Easton. Generally speaking they are on during open hours.

• Related: 8 Ways to Enjoy Easton with your Family this Summer

5. Grove City Splash Pad

• 3600 Discovery Dr., Grove City, OH 43123
• This splash pad is closed when the Grove City YMCA is closed.

• This splash pad is in the super fun Fryer Park.
• Related: 6 Columbus Area Parks for Toddlers and 5 Super Fun Playgrounds in Grove City
• 7 Fun Things to do in Grove City, Ohio

6. Ballantrae Community Park Spray Fountains

• 6350 Woerner Temple Rd., Dublin, OH 43016
• 2024 season dates: Saturday, May 25 – September 2
• Fountains operate from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM daily
• Read more: 5 Super Fun Playgrounds in Dublin, Ohio and 25 of the Best Things to do in Dublin, Ohio

7. Powell Splash Pad

• 47 Hall St., Powell, OH 43065
• Splash pad opens on Memorial Day
• Fountains are open daily from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (weather permitting)

8. Hanby Park

• 115 E Park St., Westerville, OH 43081
• The splash pad is in Hanby Park which includes a playground and is directly behind the Westerville Public Library!
• Related: Playdate in Uptown Westerville, 5 Super Fun Playgrounds in Westerville, 9 Fun Things to do in Westerville

9. Fountain at Polaris Fashion Place – not operating in 2024!

• 1500 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, OH 43240
• Fountains are not operating for summer 2024!
• Fountains are outside in The Yard area near The Cheesecake Factory

• Related: 35 FREE Things to do with Your Kids This Summer in Columbus

10. Partners Park

• 125 E 6th St., Marysville, OH 43040
• Splash pad operates from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.
• This park has a picnic area and public restrooms.
• Related: How to Spend a Day in Marysville

11. Spray and Play at Veterans Park

• 1121 South Houk Rd., Delaware, OH 43015

• This splash pad has a dinosaur theme and is part of a really cool dinosaur themed playground!
• See more pictures of the park plus more fun things to do in Delaware here: Exploring Delaware with Your Kids

12. Fountain Plaza at Dorrian Green

• 50 South Belle St., Columbus, Ohio 43215

• This park is outside COSI and includes a playground and public restrooms.
• See more photos of Dorrian Green
• Related: Top 10 Things to do with Kids in Columbus Ohio

13. Obetz Splash Pad

• 4390 Lancaster Ave., Obetz, OH 43207 
• Splash pad is open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Monday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• This splash pad is free for residents and non-residents.
• The Splash Pad is intended to be used by individuals 12 years and under

14. Gahanna Splash Pad

• 148 Parkland Dr., Gahanna, OH 43230

• The splash pad at Gahanna Swimming Pool is open daily May – October, weather permitting. During the pool season, the Splash Pad is open from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. for free use by the community.
• During pool open hours, visitors must access the splash pad through the GSP entry gate and pay regular admission or hold a pool membership.
• Read: 7 Fun Things to do in Gahanna

15. Schneider Park

• 2130 Astor Ave, Columbus, OH 43209

• Splash pad is part of Schneider Park in Bexley, Ohio
• This splash pad is free to visit!
• There is a push-pad where kids can operate the fountains
• There is a picnic pavillion next to the splash pad as well as a playground
• No restrooms available
• I cannot find operating hours!

Need more ideas? Check out this list of over 100 fun things to do in Columbus!

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