Summer in Los Angeles hits hard. The heat is real, the beach traffic is brutal, and a day at a water park can easily run $60 or more per person. But here’s what most Angelenos don’t know: LA County quietly runs 23 completely free splash pads at parks across the region — and they’re already open for the 2026 water season!
What is a splash pad, exactly?
A splash pad — also called a spray park or sprayground — is an interactive water play area at ground level. Water jets, sprinklers, and spray nozzles shoot up from the floor, creating a safe, shallow, and endlessly fun space for kids and families. There’s no standing water, which means no lifeguard required and no drowning risk. You just walk in and get soaked.
All 23 splash pad locations across L.A. County
L.A. County Parks operates splash pads spread across the entire region — from the South Bay to the Antelope Valley, find the one nearest you:
- Alondra Community Regional Park
- Stephen S. Sorenson Park
- City Terrace Park
- Carolyn Rosas Park
- Sunshine Park
- San Angelo Park
- Nogales Park
- Atlantic Avenue Park
- Rimgrove Park
- Valleydale Park
- Washington Ave Park
- Earvin “Magic” Johnson Recreation Area
- Los Robles Park
- Pearblossom Park
- Dalton Park
- Pathfinder Community Regional Park
- Amelia Mayberry Park
- Adventure Park
- Allen J. Martin Park
- Plus 4 additional splash pads located inside pool areas, open during Recreation Swim hours
Use the LA County Parks website to find the location closest to you.
Hours, dates & cost
📅 Season: May 1 – September 30, 2026
🕙 Hours: 10 AM – 7 PM, seven days a week
💸 Cost: Completely free
🚗 Parking: Free at most county park locations
- Bring a change of clothes — kids will get completely soaked, every time
- Pair it with a picnic! — almost every location sits inside a full park with tables, grills, and shade trees