Splash Pads in Minnesota
46 splash pads found
Minnesota's summer arrives decisively and Minnesotans embrace it with equal decisiveness — and splash pads are a central part of that summer enthusiasm. The Twin Cities metro leads the state with the most robust splash pad network, with Minneapolis and St. Paul operating spray features in community parks across both cities through the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and St. Paul Parks and Recreation departments. Suburban communities in Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, and Washington counties have invested in modern spray parks that draw consistent crowds through the season. Rochester, home to the Mayo Clinic, has developed community parks with water play suited to its family-oriented population. Duluth, on the western end of Lake Superior, has a cooler microclimate than the Twin Cities but still offers community water play options during its warm summer months. St. Cloud and Mankato anchor central and southern Minnesota with their own community aquatic facilities. The season runs from mid-June through mid-August at most Minnesota facilities, with some extending to Labor Day. Minnesota's summer humidity can make July and August feel significantly hotter than the actual temperature, making a splash pad a genuine relief on peak summer days. Most municipal splash pads are free of charge. Weekday mornings are the least crowded option at popular facilities. Always check local parks department websites for current seasonal hours, as Minnesota facilities often have specific opening and closing windows tied to lifeguard staffing.
Map View — 46 locations
Paul Bunyan Water Park - The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes, Baxter-Brainerd
🕐 Monday: 4–9PM Tuesday: 4–9PM Wednesday: 4–9PM Thursday: 4–9PM Friday: 4–9PM Saturday: 9AM–9PM Sunday: 9AM–9PM
Becker Community Center
🕐 Monday: 5AM–9PM Tuesday: 5AM–9PM Wednesday: 5AM–9PM Thursday: 5AM–9PM Friday: 5AM–9PM Saturday: 8AM–8PM Sunday: 12–6PM
Three Bear Waterpark
🕐 Monday: 9AM–9PM Tuesday: 9AM–9PM Wednesday: 9AM–9PM Thursday: 4–9PM Friday: 4–10PM Saturday: 10AM–10PM Sunday: 10AM–9PM
Free
Free
Free
Grove Cove Aquatic Center
🕐 Monday: 6AM–6PM Tuesday: 6AM–6PM Wednesday: 6AM–6PM Thursday: 6AM–6PM Friday: 6AM–8PM Saturday: 8AM–6PM Sunday: 10AM–6PM
Free
Free
Jean K Freeman Aquatic Center
🕐 Monday: 5:45AM–9PM Tuesday: 5:45AM–9PM Wednesday: 5:45AM–9PM Thursday: 5:45AM–9PM Friday: 5:45AM–10PM Saturday: 10AM–4PM Sunday: 12–5PM
Free
Minnetonka Aquatics Center
🕐 Monday: 3–8:45PM Tuesday: 3–8:45PM Wednesday: 3–8:45PM Thursday: 3–8:45PM Friday: 3–8PM Saturday: 8AM–1PM Sunday: 12–4PM
Free
Wild Woods Water Park
🕐 Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 4–9PM Saturday: 10AM–9PM Sunday: 10AM–4PM
Free
Shoreview Community Center
🕐 Monday: 5AM–9PM Tuesday: 5AM–9PM Wednesday: 5AM–9PM Thursday: 5AM–9PM Friday: 5AM–9PM Saturday: 6AM–8PM Sunday: 6AM–8PM
Great River Water Park
🕐 Monday: 9AM–12PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 9AM–12PM & 5:30–9PM Thursday: Closed Friday: 9AM–12PM Saturday: 12–5PM Sunday: 12–5PM
Highland Park Aquatic Center
🕐 Monday: 12–6PM Tuesday: 12–6PM Wednesday: 12–8PM Thursday: 12–6PM Friday: 12–6PM Saturday: 11AM–7PM Sunday: 11AM–6PM
Free
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