While it may still be spring according to the calendar, the arrival of Memorial Day means the kick-off to all kinds of summer fun – including the opening of the numerous splash pads and spray parks in Hamilton County! These spots located throughout the county offer a great way to cool down as the temperatures rise this summer, and they all offer hours of entertainment for kids of all ages. The best part? Many on the list below are absolutely FREE. Others are included with price of admission. All offer tons of splish, splashy fun!
Billericay Park
12690 Promise Road, Fishers
Hours: Daily through Labor Day, 10am-8pm
Cost: Free
The splash pad at Billericay Park is also in close proximity to the newly added little free library and the English phone booth, representing Fishers’ sister city in Billericay, England. The splash pad runs in four-minute cycles by pressing the activation boards.
Roy G. Holland Memorial Park
One Park Drive, Fishers
Hours: Daily through Labor Day, 10am-8pm
Cost: Free
The splash pad runs in four-minute cycles by hitting the orange posts at each end of the splash pad. Water does not continuously run in an effort to conserve water.
Inlow Park
131st St., Carmel
Hours: Daily through Labor Day, sun up to sundown
Cost: Free
More information: (317) 848-7275
Kids will love this large interactive splash pad in the midst of all the fun.
West Park
2700 W 116th Street, Carmel
Hours: Daily through Labor Day, sun up to sundown
Cost: Free
More information: (317) 848-7275
This farm-themed aquatic playground is a hit with kids big and small. The water area features a splash pad as well as a man-made creek with lots of rocks to climb on.
West Commons Playground & Splash Pad
920 Central Park Drive West, Carmel
Hours: Daily through Labor Day, sun up to sundown
Cost: Free
More information: (317) 848-7275
This regional playground in Central Park opened last summer and features an innovative playground and splash pad with a futuristic theme to spur your child’s imagination.
Dillon Park
6001 Edenshall Lane, Noblesville
Hours: 11am-7pm through the end of September, weather permitting.
Cost: Free
There is lots of fun to be had at this spray park! If the water is not flowing, you can activate it by touching one of the two yellow post located at the facility.
Quaker Park
17501 Dartown Rd, Westfield
Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day
Cost: Free
Enjoy Westfield’s only splash pad, and while you are there be sure to check out the newly redesigned playground, opening Memorial Day 2017.
Other places to splash the day away:
Forest Park Aquatic Center
1077 Cicero Rd, Noblesville
Hours: Mon-Sat, noon-7pm; Sun, noon-6pm
Cost: $5 for an all day pass and $3 after 5pm; memberships available
More information: (317) 773-4649
The outdoor aquatic center features a lined and heated Olympic-size 10-lane, 50-meter pool with slide, diving pool with springboards, beginner pool with fountains, sun deck, snack bar and locker rooms. Infants and toddlers will enjoy their own activity pool; this zero-entry pool’s amenities include, “Leapin’ Lizzie” the pink frog slide, geysers, and the wall of water. There are also oversized umbrellas that provide plenty of shade for mom and dad.
Fishers YMCA
9012 E. 126th St., Fishers
Hours & Cost: See website for details
With three outdoor Pools, including splash pad and kids pool, there is tons of watery fun to be had here. Vist www.indymca.org/centers/fishers for more information.
Conner Prairie River Crossing
13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers
Hours: 10am-5pm (opening May 27)
Cost: Included with general admission; free for members
Children ages 2-10 can have fun outdoors climbing aboard the Alice Dean steamboat, firing a water cannon, guiding toy boats along a river and running the general store.
The Waterpark
1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel
Hours: 11am-7pm (opens May 27)
Cost: Adult $10, Children 3-15 $7; 2 and under Free; memberships available
Surf the waves on the FlowRider®, scale the wall of the AquaClimb®, let the little ones splash in the kiddie pool or just relax in the Lazy River – there is fun for all ages a the The Waterpark!
