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
- OPEN beginning 5/27/2022!
- The fountains are on daily from 11:00 AM–6:00 PM through Sept. 5, 2022!
- Family Fun at the Fountain will feature extra activities and will take place take place on Wednesdays, 12 pm – 2 pm, June 15 – August 10, 2022.*
*There will not be an event on June 29 due to Red White and Boom setup, or July 20 due to Jazz & Ribs Fest.
2. North Bank Park
- 311 W. Long St., Columbus, OH 43215
- Will open in 2022 close to 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 – 6:00 PM, May – Sept. 30.
- Opens May 9, 2022!
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.
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. (Fryer Park will be under construction in 2022.)
- Related: 6 Columbus Area Parks for Toddlers and 5 Super Fun Playgrounds in Grove City
6. Ballantrae Community Park Spray Fountains
- 6350 Woerner Temple Rd., Dublin, OH 43016
- 2022 season dates: Saturday, May 28 – Monday, Sept. 5
- Fountains operate from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM daily
- Read more: 5 Super Fun Playgrounds in Dublin, Ohio
7. Powell Splash Pad
- 47 Hall St., Powell, OH 43065
- 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 and 5 Super Fun Playgrounds in Westerville
9. Fountain at Polaris Fashion Place
- 1500 Polaris Pkwy., Columbus, OH 43240
- Will be open in 2022!
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.
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.
- 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
- This brand new splash pad opens at the Gahanna Swimming Pool on May 20, 2022!
- In-Season hours are 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- This splash pad is open for free to the community from 8:00 AM – 11:45 AM; After 12:00 PM it is included only with pool admission.
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