Hot summer afternoon? Kids with energy to spare? A trip to a nearby splash pad or spray park is one of the easier ways to save the day, and Indianapolis has plenty to choose from across the city and surrounding suburbs. Most are free, a few are tied to paid admission, and opening dates tend to cluster around Memorial Day weekend.
Some venues haven’t released 2026 hours or opening dates yet. We’ve noted those below and will update as the information is announced. Listings are free unless marked with an asterisk, which indicates access is included with paid admission to a larger facility.
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Indy Parks & Recreation Splash Pads
The first wave of Indy Parks splash pads is open for the season, with additional locations expected to open in the coming weeks. Closures are possible due to weather; check parks.indy.gov for real-time updates.
- Andrew Ramsey Park: 310 W. 42nd St., Indianapolis
- Bel Aire Park: 2901 W. Mooresville Road, Indianapolis
- Bertha Ross Park: 3700 N. Clifton Ave., Indianapolis
- Christian Park: 4125 English Ave., Indianapolis
- Clayton & LaSalle Park: 401 S. LaSalle St., Indianapolis
- Dan Wakefield Park: 6051 N. Broadway St., Indianapolis
- Grassy Creek Park: 10510 E. 30th St., Indianapolis
- Haughville Park: 520 N. Belleview Place, Indianapolis
- Jake Green Park: 1700 Franklin Road, Indianapolis
- Municipal Gardens: 1831 N. Lafayette Road, Indianapolis
- O’Bannon Park: 950 E. 16th St., Indianapolis
- Riverwood Park: 7201 Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis
- Stout Field Park: 3820 W. Bradbury Road, Indianapolis
- Washington Park: 3130 E. 30th St., Indianapolis
- Wes Montgomery Park: 3400 N. Hawthorne Lane, Indianapolis
Bowman Park, Carson Park, Holliday Park, Krannert Park, Tarkington Park, and Wildwood Park are expected to open in a later wave. Arsenal Park, Centennial & Groff Park, and Windsor Village Park remain listed as temporarily closed.
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation Splash Pads
Open daily 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Memorial Day through Sept. 30.
In addition to The Waterpark at the Monon Community Center, four locations in Carmel offer splash pads.
- Lawrence W. Inlow Park: 6310 E. Main St., Carmel
- West Park: 2700 W. 116th St., Carmel
- Westermeier Commons Playground & Splash Pad: 920 Central Park Drive W., Carmel
- Midtown Plaza: 365 Monon Blvd., Carmel

Fishers Parks Splash Pads
Open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, weather permitting.
- Billericay Park: 12690 Promise Road, Fishers
- Holland Park: 1 Park Drive, Fishers
- Nickel Plate District Amphitheater Pavilion: 10 Municipal Drive, Fishers

Noblesville Parks Splash Pads
Open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting. Touch the activation sensor if the water isn’t running when you arrive.
- Dillon Park: 6001 Edenshall Lane, Noblesville
- Finch Creek Park: 16233 Boden Road, Noblesville
Zionsville & Whitestown Parks
- Mulberry Fields: 9645 Whitestown Road, Zionsville. Open seasonally; 2026 opening dates and hours have not been posted.
- Main Street Park: 4286 S. Main St., Whitestown. Opens Friday, May 23, 2026, and closes Sunday, Sept. 14. Open daily 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The splash pad shuts off for the last 10 minutes of every hour to refresh the system.
Greenwood Parks
- City Center Park: 415 Lincoln St., Greenwood. Open daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the season.
- *Freedom Springs Aquatics Park: 850 W. Stop 18 Road, Greenwood. Opens May 23 and runs through Sept. 7. Open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Admission required.
Other Splash Pads
North
- *Conner Prairie River Crossing: 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Civil War-themed splash area open seasonally with paid admission to Conner Prairie. [Can’t be verified: 2026 River Crossing opening date]
- Quaker Park: 17501 Dartown Road, Westfield. Open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the season.
- Daleville Town Hall Park: 8019 S. Walnut St., Daleville. Opens May 22, 2026. Open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

South
- *Mooresville Family Aquatic Center: 1048 Indianapolis Road, Mooresville. Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Hours are Monday through Thursday 11:15 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:15 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 12:15 to 6 p.m. Admission required, though the splash pad portion is free from Aug. 3 through Labor Day.
East
- Riley Park: 300 Apple St., Greenfield. Splash pad is free and open daily during the warmer months at the Kathy Dowling Aquatic Center.
West
- *Gill Family Aquatic Center: Located at Ellis Park, 600 E. Main St., Danville. Open seven days a week in the summer; Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission required.
- *Splash Island: 651 Vestal Road, Plainfield. Opens May 23, 2026, and runs through Sept. 6. Outdoor water park with paid admission.
- Hummel Park: 1500 S. Center St., Plainfield. Splash pad open daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the season, weather permitting. Recommended for ages 12 and under.
- Washington Township Park: 435 Whipple Lane, Avon. Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
- Williams Park: 940 S. Locust Lane, Brownsburg. Opens May 23, 2026, and runs through Labor Day weekend. Open Sunday through Monday and Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Tuesday 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. (closed mornings for maintenance).

Williams Park Splash Pad
*Access to these splash pads is included with paid admission. All others listed are free.







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