Ultimate Guide to Kansas City Metro Splash Parks
Welcome to the ultimate guide to splash parks in the Kansas City metro area! These splash parks are the answer if you're looking for a fantastic way to keep the kids entertained and cool during the summer months. Best of all, they offer free admission and provide hours of outdoor excitement for children of all ages. Get ready to discover all of the splash parks in and around Kansas City!
*Disclaimers: I haven’t been to all of the splash parks on this list personally and they may not all be in great condition. Splash parks are subject to close due to bad weather, lightning, or maintenance. I recommend packing a portable toilet seat in the car, just in case. Swim diapers must be worn by babies and toddlers. Never use a splash pad if your child is sick, has diarrhea, or has a contagious infection. Don’t drink splash pad water.
Kansas City Northland Splash Parks:
Ocean-themed, zero-depth sprayground with great playground nearby
Memorial Day - Labor Day from 10 AM - 8 PM(open at 1 PM on Monday due to maintenance)
Restrooms available
2000 Iron St. North Kansas City, MO 64116
Diamond Crest Park (Smithville, MO)
A newer, small splash park with a fence and a nearby fenced-in playground.
Open Memorial Day through the last Sunday in September from 10 AM - 8 PM
Portable restroom only
19535 Corbyn Ln, Smithville, MO 64089
Lions Memorial Park (Kearney, MO)
Large sprayground with a big bucket dump and renovated fun park
Memorial Day - Labor Day from 10 AM - 8 PM
Restrooms available
106 S. Jefferson St., Kearney, MO 64060
Rainbow Splash Park (Excelsior Springs, MO)
A splash pad, benches, a gazebo, chairs for adults, concessions, cornhole, and ping pong!
Open May 18 - Labor Day. Monday - Friday from 10 AM - 8 PM and Saturday - Sunday from 10 AM - 5 PM (CLOSED FOR 2024 as of 8/20/24)
Restrooms available
300 Sherri Lane, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Rising Star Park (Platte City, MO)
Colorful spray pad with shaded picnic tables and a great playground
Memorial Day - September 30 from dawn to desk
Restrooms available
1008 Second St., Platte City, MO 64079
Fire station-themed sprayground with a timed spray sequence. A playground is located on the north side of the park.
Memorial Day - Labor Day from 8 AM - 10 PM
Restrooms available
401 N. Grover St., Liberty, MO 64068
Zona Rosa Central Park (Kansas City, MO)
Splash pad of fountains with shaded tables on the patio at Zona Rosa. Small playset and turf to play on right next to Bravo!.
Opens on Fountain Day (April 16) until from 9 AM - 8 PM
Restrooms available inside The Grove
8640 N. Dixson Ave., Kansas City, MO, 64153
Photos: Zona Rosa’s Central Park in Kansas City, MO
Central Kansas City Splash Parks:
Central Park Sprayground (Kansas City, MO) - UNKNOWN for 2024
Circular wading pool with water sprayers next to a playground.
Unclear if this one is open for the 2024 season.
3409 E 31st St. Kansas City, MO 64128
Douglas Park Sprayground (Kansas City, MO)
Small, fenced-in sprayground near Gudalupe Centers Middle School.
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day from 7 AM - 7 PM
2630 Jarboe St. Kansas City, 64108
Garrison Square Park (Kansas City, MO) - UNKNOWN for 2024
Small splash pad next to a playground at Garrison Community Center.
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day from 7 AM - 7 PM
Restrooms available inside the community center
1124 E. 5th St., Kansas City, MO 64106
Gillham Park Sprayground (Kansas City, MO)
Simple sprayground near the County Club Plaza in Hyde Park with lots of spray features
Open May 23 - September 2 from 11 AM - 7 PM
Restrooms available
4100 Kenwood Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110
Harmony Park Sprayground (Kansas City, MO)
Circle sprayground with sprinklers and a small playground nearby.
Open May 23 - September 2 from 11 AM - 7 PM
No restrooms
E. 10th St. & Agnes Ave. Kansas City, MO 64127
Loose Park Sprayground (Kansas City, MO)
Cute and small spray pad that is fenced-in. Located next to the tennis courts at Loose Park.
Open May 23 - September 2 from 11 AM - 7 PM
Restroom available
5211-5271 Summit St., Kansas City, MO 64112
Lykins Square Sprayground (Kansas City, MO)
Small red & yellow themed sprayground that is fenced-in and has a small shelter house.
Open May 23 - September 2 from 11 AM - 7 PM
Restrooms available
4115 E. 7th St., Kansas City, MO 64124
Parade Park Sprayground (Kansas City, MO)
Located near the Gregg/Klice Community Center, this is a small splash pad with a few water fountains.
Open May 23 - September 2 from 11 AM - 7 PM
Restrooms available in the community center
1600 John Buck O'Neil Way, Kansas City, MO 64108
Seven Oaks Park Sprayground (Kansas City, MO) - UNKNOWN for 2024
A fenced-in splash pad near the Seven Oaks inclusive playground with a shelter house nearby.
Open May 23 - September 4 from 11 AM - 7 PM
Portable restroom
E. 39th St & Kensington Ave. Kansas City, MO
Spring Valley Park Sprayground (Kansas City, MO)
A fenced-in sprayground with multiple sprayers, benches to sit on, and a shaded awning.
Open May 23 - September 2 from 11 AM - 7 PM
Portable restrooms
East 28th Street and Spring Valley Drive, Kansas City, MO 64109
Photos: Loose Park Sprayground in Kansas City, MO
South Kansas City Splash Parks:
John Anderson Park (Grandview, MO)
Pirate-themed splash park with adjacent playground and shelter house.
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day from 10 AM - 7:30 PM (must be 75+ degrees to turn on)
Restroom available
4701 E. 135th St., Grandview, MO
Longview Tract Sprayground (Kansas City, MO)
Small splash pad next to a larger playground with slides. Located next to The Bay Water Park.
Open May 23 - September 2 from 11 AM - 7 PM
7201 Longview Rd, Kansas City, MO 64134
Meadowmere Splash Park (Grandview, MO)
Located at The View Community Center and features water cannons, a giant dump bucket, and a playground with water slides.
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day (must be 75+ degrees to turn on)
$6 child admission and $9 adult admission
Restroom available
1200 Main St., Grandview, MO 64030
Sunnyside Park Sprayground (Kansas City, MO)
Fenced-in sprayground with water fountains, picnic tables, and lots of green space to play.
Open May 23 - September 2 from 11 AM - 7 PM
Portable restrooms
8329 Summit St. Kansas City, MO 64114
T.B. Hanna Station Park (Raymore, MO)
An inclusive, fenced-in, train-themed splash park with a dump bucket, light display, and train sound effects. It also has an inclusive playground nearby.
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day (if the weather is still nice it will stay on the first two weeks of September)
Restrooms available
214 S. Washington St., Raymore, MO 64083
Photos: T.B. Hanna Station Park (Raymore, MO)
East/Southeast Kansas City Splash Parks:
Blue Valley Park Sprayground (Kansas City, MO)
A small, fenced-in sprayground in Blue Valley Park with a picnic table.
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day from 7 AM - 7 PM
Portable restroom
23rd St. and Topping Ave. Kansas City, MO 64129
Burrus Old Mill (Blue Springs, MO)
A jungle-themed splash pad with a bucket dump and a great inclusive playground nearby. It’s like a mini water park!
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day from 9 AM - 8 PM
Restroom available
112 NW Woods Chapel Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64015
Lea McKeighan Park - North (Lee’s Summit, MO)
A fenced-in splash pad with a large shelter house. There is also a toddler play set, musical instruments, and a park area outside of the splash pad area.
Open Memorial Day - Labor Day from 10 AM - 7 PM
Restroom available
120 NE Chipman Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Small splash pad with dump buckets and spray arches. Inclusive “Gold Rush” themed park nearby.
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day (closed Monday morning for maintenance) until 8 PM
Restrooms available (sometimes)
800 N. Bess Truman Parkway, Independence, MO 64050
Miller J Fields Park (Lee’s Summit, MO)
A great splashpark with a toddler play set and older kid playset nearby and a covered shelter house.
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day from 10 AM - 7 PM
Restrooms available
1301 SE 3rd Terrace, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Powell Gardens (Kingsville, MO)
Inside Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s botanical garden, is a Fountain Garden. Kids are welcome to play in the fountain that sprays in the shape of an opening flower. This feature is available during the warmer months and is included in the price of admission.
1609 NW US HWY 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
Rotary Park (Independence, MO)
Small splash pad next to a playground.
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day (closed Monday morning for maintenance) until 8 PM
Restrooms available
10615 E. 34th St. South, Independence, MO 64052
Sweet Water Splash Pad (Sugar Creek, MO)
Small circular splash pad next to the tennis courts with a bucket dump and a rain feature.
Open for the 2024 season until September 30 (no hours listed)
Restroom available
11598-11300 E Park St, Sugar Creek, MO 64054
Photos: Powell Gardens (Kingsville, MO)
Kansas City, Kansas Splash Parks:
Big Bull Creek Park (Edgerton, KS)
The nature play area at Big Bull Creek Park features a small splash pad with a rock sprayer and small stream.
Open Memorial Day through September from sunrise to sunset
Restrooms available
20425 Sunflower Road Edgerton, KS 66021 (North of 207th Street)
Civic Campus Splash Pad (Basehor, KS) - NEW
Spacious splash pad with beautiful flower and wheat sprayers. Brand new in 2024! New playground will be completed in 2024.
Open sunrise to sunset until September 30
Restrooms coming soon
1600 N. 158th Street Basehor, KS 66007
Eisenhower Park (Kansas City, KS)
Splash pad with brightly colored towers, hoops with sprayers, and dump buckets.
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day from 9 AM - 9 PM
Restrooms available
Georgia & 72nd St., Kansas City, KS 66109
Splash pad with rock sprayers with a shady tree nearby. A playground with swings, a rope climber, and nature playscape is nearby. Two large shelter houses are available.
Open May 1 - September 29 from 10 AM - 8 PM
Restrooms available
24135 W. 71st St., Shawnee, KS 66227
Heathwood Park (Kansas City, KS)
Splash pad with brightly colored towers, hoops with sprayers, and dump buckets.
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day from 9 AM - 9 PM
Restrooms available
Parallel Pkwy & N. 11th St., Kansas City, KS 66106
Lake Olathe Spray Ground (Olathe, KS)
Near Lake Olathe beach you will find the spray ground. It features two splash pads with rock sprayers and timed fountains, a flowing creek to play in, and a large sandpit.
Open May 1 through October 1 from 10 AM - 8 PM
Restrooms available (but not close)
221 S Beaver Shelter Ln, Olathe, KS 66061
Mission Family Aquatic Center (Mission, KS)
The MFAC has a splashpad that is included with admission, but also has free hours! The splashpad is available before the aquatic center opens for free Monday-Thursday from 9-11:30AM.
Open May 25 - September 2
Restrooms available
5930 W 61st St, Mission, KS 66202
Pierson Park (Kansas City, KS)
Splash pad with brightly colored towers, hoops with sprayers, and dump buckets
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day from 9 AM - 9 PM
Restrooms available
1800 South 55th St., Kansas City, KS 66106
Large spray pad with multiple fountains and water sprayers. Shelter houses are available as well as a toddler play set, big kid play set, and nature playscape.
Open May 1 - September 30 from 5 AM - 10 PM
Restrooms available
10400 Roe Overland Park, Kansas 66207
Sapling Grove (Overland Park, KS)
A small splash pad with a couple of water sprayers that is great for toddlers. A playground, shelter house, and walking trail are also available.
Open May 1 - September 30 from 5 AM - 10 PM
Restrooms available
8210 Grant Overland Park, Kansas 66204
Thompson Park (Overland Park, KS)
A small splash pad with a couple of water sprayers to cool kids off. A playground with a net climber, swings, and a slide is located next to the splash pad. Picnic tables and a shelter house is nearby.
Open May 1 - September 30 from 5 AM - 10 PM
Restrooms available
8045 Santa Fe Drive Overland Park, Kansas 66204
Wilder Bluff Park (Shawnee, KS)
A unique splash pad with rock water sprayers, a stream, and a treehouse canopy playground. A large shelter house is nearby.
Open May 1 - September 29 from 10 AM - 8 PM
Restrooms available
24200 W. 55th St., Shawnee, KS 66226
Photos: Lake Olathe Sprayground (Olathe, KS), Roe Park (Overland Park, KS), Sapling Grove (Overland Park, KS), Thompson Park (Overland Park, KS), Wilder Bluff Park (Shawnee, KS)
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5/7/24 - Gabrielle Isom
