Beat the Arizona heat and stroll through a splash pad and pray pad during the hot summer.
There are lots of local pools and splash pads throughout the East Valley. Many are in or near parks where you can make an afternoon or even a day of it by taking advantage of picnic ramadas, swimming pools and sports courts.
Here's where your kids and you can splash it up this summer.
SPLASH PADS:
Splash pads at these parks are open sunrise to 8pm, as long as it’s hotter than 70 degrees. Find details at scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/find-a-park.
Altadena Park
The spacious splash pad includes some animal-themed sprayers and some fun fountains to get your kids nice, cool, and wet.
Location: 3711 E Altadena Ave, Phoenix, AZ
For more information: https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/pools
Chestnutt Park
Located just a few miles east of Scottsdale Fashion Square, this is a simple option with some space to hose off and cool down before jumping back on the playsets.
Location: 4565 N. Granite Reef Rd. Scottsdale, AZ
For more information: https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/chesnutt-park
Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park
Between North Scottsdale on the way to Cave Creek is a beautiful nature trail and a small splash pad that’s a great option to get in an early walk and spot to cool off with the kids
Location: 8950 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale AZ
For more information: https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/florence-ely-nelson-desert-park
Fountain Hills Splash Pads
Located within the large and beautiful Fountain Park likes the Rotary Centennial Splash Park that includes a water tower and some spray hoses.
Location: 17040 E El Lago Blvd, Fountain Hills
For more information: https://www.fh.az.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/-10
McDowell Mountain Ranch Park
Location: 15525 N Thomson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ
For more information: City of Scottsdale - McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic & Fitness Center (scottsdaleaz.gov)
Paiute Park
This residential splash pad includes spray rings, some spouts, a fountain, a faucet, and spray poles just south of Downtown Scottsdale.
Location: 3210 N. 66th Street, Scottsdale, AZ
For more information: https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/paiute-park
Phoenix Zoo
This Phoenix Zoo has splash pads for small and big kids too, from the Enchanted Forest to the Leapin’ Lagoon, to the Yakulla Caverns, there’s something to delight every family member.
Location: 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix
For more information: https://www.phoenixzoo.org/visit/daily-activities/water-play-areas-playgrounds/
Scottsdale Quarter
Dip your toes in the spray fountain in the middle of The Quad at Scottsdale Quarter to cool off and have fun shopping or dining at the same time.
Location: 15279 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
For more information: https://scottsdalequarter.com/about-us
Vista Del Camino Park
Near the Scottsdale Greenbelt and sandwiched between some beautiful lakes and greenery is a splash pad at Vista Del Camino Park that includes a whale fin spray, spraying fountains, spray rings, and more.
Location: 7700 E. Roosevelt St., Scottsdale, AZ
For more information: https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/vista-del-camino-park
POOLS:
Cactus Park
Location: 7202 E Cactus Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Chaparral Park and Community Center
Location: 5401 N Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ
David C Uribe Pool
Location: 3801 W Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Eldorado Park and Community Center
Location: 2311 N Miller Rd., Scottsdale, AZ
McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic & Fitness Center
Location: 15525 N Thomson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ
Paradise Valley Pool
Location: 17648 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ
Pierce Pool
Location: 2150 N 46th St., Phoenix, AZ
Roadrunner Park
Location: 3502 E Cactus Rd., Phoenix, AZ
**If there is a splash park or pool you don’t see here that should be added please email Veronical@macaronikid.com and we can get it added!**
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