This guide brings together Seattle's best splash pads and wading pools in one place, so you can spend less time searching and more time making memories.

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Open daily • 12–7 PM • June 27–September 7 (Labor Day)

These are the only four wading pools open daily all summer.

They're the easiest places to visit when you want a guaranteed splash day.

📍 Green Lake

Pair your visit with Green Lake's playground, walking paths, or a picnic by the water.

📍 Capitol Hill

Cool off at the wading pool, then explore the playground, open lawns, or the beautiful Volunteer Park Conservatory.

📍 West Seattle

A favorite summer destination with a wading pool, beach access, playgrounds, wooded trails, and plenty of space to explore.

📍 South Seattle

A neighborhood favorite with a playground right next to the wading pool - perfect for younger kids.

Seattle's spray parks are self-operated and may pause briefly between water cycles. Always check the official Seattle Parks website for current conditions before heading out.

Ballard Commons Spraypark

📍 Ballard

Pair water play with the nearby playground, farmers market, shops, or family-friendly restaurants.

Northacres Spraypark

📍 Northgate

A spacious neighborhood park with a large playground and plenty of room to run and explore.

Pratt Park Spraypark

📍 Central District

One of our favorite neighborhood parks thanks to its spray park, playground, picnic space, and restrooms.

Yesler Terrace Spraypark

📍 Yesler Terrace

A modern spray park with a unique playground that's easy to spend a few hours exploring.

South Lake Union Spraypark

📍 South Lake Union

Cool off, then explore nearby boats, MOHAI, or the Center for Wooden Boats.

Beacon Mountain Water Spray

📍 Jefferson Park • Beacon Hill

One of our favorite water play spots thanks to the huge playground, skyline views, and plenty of open space.

Georgetown Playfield Spraypark

📍 Georgetown

A fun neighborhood stop with a spray park, playground, and welcome shade on warm days.

Highland Park Spraypark

📍 Highland Park

A relaxed neighborhood park with a spray park and playground that's perfect for a simple afternoon outing.

Seattle has additional neighborhood splash pads and wading pools throughout the city.

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