Here is your comprehensive guide to cooling off on a hot day with free fun at the best splash pads and spray grounds in and around Kansas City. This list includes those open early for the season, before Memorial Day weekend. Make sure to share this with family and friends!
Kansas side:
Olathe:
💦Lake Olathe, Olathe KS: summer must with two splash pads, waterfall, shallow stream cascading down a small hillside, sand play area and musical instruments
Open May 1 through October 1
Overland Park:
💦Roe Park, Overland Park, KS: fun splash pad next to large, colorful playground and unique nature play area.
Open May 1 through September 30
💦Sapling Grove Park, Overland Park, KS: small splash pad and playground, swing, walking trail
Open May 1 through September 30
💦Thompson Park, Overland Park, KS: small but fun splash pad and playground in the heart of Overland Park’s downtown. Close to shopping and restaurants.
Open May 1 through September 30
Shawnee:
💦Erfurt Park: Shawnee, KS: small, natural splash pad, fun climbing playground towers, swings, tons of green space, shaded pavilions, walking trail
Open May 1 through September 21
💦Wilder Bluff, Shawnee, KS: natural splash pad next to large treehouse canopy play structures, walking trail
Open May 1 through September 21
Missouri side:
Kansas City:
💦Central Park at Zona Rosa: fun sprayground, turf play area with small playground next to restaurants and shopping
Open Fountain Day (mid-April), closing date TBD
Kingsville (south of Kansas City):
💦Powell Gardens, Kingsville, MO: spray ground, sand pit, musical elements, Fortopia playgrounds. *Cost for admission
Open now
More Splash Pads Opening for Memorial Day weekend:
Most splash pads open for the season on Memorial Day weekend. Here is a link to a detailed blog post of all the Kansas City area splash pads with opening dates and additional detailed information: https://adventuresinmomlife.com/kansas-city-area-splash-pads-and-spray-grounds/.
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