Summer is upon us and I hope this wading pool and splash pad guide will help you and your family beat the summer heat. All are free unless otherwise noted.
Wading Pools
Lakewood Parks*
Wading Pools (for youngsters 3-7 years old) at the following Lakewood Parks will be open June 16 to August 26 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the following days.
- Mayfair Park: Daily
- San Martin Park: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Del Valle Park: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Boyar Park: Tues, Thurs, Sat, and Sun
- Palms Park: Daily
- Bloomfield Park: Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sun
In addition to the above, wading pool Wednesdays will be held at Del Valle, Mayfair, Palms and San Martin parks on Wednesdays from June 20 to August 22 from 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
*For more information call (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408 or view the aquatics flyer here.
Ruth R. Caruthers Park, Bellflower
Open Monday-Friday 12:00-3:00 p.m. for children ages 8 years & under. All children must wear swimsuits, no exceptions. No lifeguard on duty at this park.
Carl Brenner Park, Buena Park
Pool is 25 feet long and 1-2 feet deep. Recommended for children 6 years & under.
Open Monday - Friday 12:30 from May 28th - September 3rd
Splash Pads
Liberty Park, Cerritos
Open from 10am 8pm daily
Cerritos Park East, Cerritos
Open from 10am-9:30pm
daily
Westgate Park, Cerritos
In the past, the spray pool has been open 1-4pm during the summer.
Central Park, Stanton
Open 12pm-5pm every day between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Harry M. Dotson Park, Stanton
Monday - Sunday 12-5 p.m.
The water play area operates from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Atlantis Park, Garden Grove
Cost: $2 per child or adult / 2 and under free- Cash only
Mondays- CLOSED
Tuesdays - Fridays - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturdays - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sundays- 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
* The Splash Pad is currently CLOSED, but it is TENTATIVELY scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.**
**Please call the Atlantis Play Center or Community Services prior to your visit to confirm opening date.**
Sigler Park, Westminster
Weekends: May 26th - June 17th from 12pm - 5pm
Daily: June 23rd - Sept. 3rd from 12pm - 5pm
Note: Splash Pad shuts off 15 minutes before closing time.
Long Beach Towne Center, Long Beach
Spray pad and fountain in front of the movie theater.
September – April: noon - 5:00 pm
May – August: 10:00 am -7:00 pm
Lemon Park, Fullerton
The Spray Pool is open daily, May 31 through August 7 and weekends only through September 25 (plus Labor Day, Monday, September 5) from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Remember, you must wear a bathing suit to play in the Spray Pool.
Amelia Mayberry Park, Whittier
Park hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Free parking
Wading Beaches
Marine Park (aka Mother’s Beach), Long Beach
5839 E Appian Way
Shallow swimming area, no waves, and lifeguard supervision during peak times
Alamitos Bay Beach, Long Beach
Bay Shore Ave and E Division St
No waves, lifeguard supervision during peak times, shallow swimming area. Bay Shore Ave is closed to vehicle traffic during the summer, making the area a safe place for children.
Playgrounds with water and mud
Huntington Central Park - Adventure Playground, Huntington Beach
Cost: $4.00 per child. Adults 16 and older free. Cash only
Recommended for ages 5-12. Closed toed shoes required for ALL visitors
Open from June 18th - August 17, 2018.
10am - 4pm, Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays and July 4th. All play ends at 3:40 pm.
Irvine Adventure Playground, Irvine
March-October. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (daily)
November-February. 10 a.m. - dusk (daily)
If you know of any other local wading pools or splash pads/spray pools email me at Elizabethvaerla@macaronikid.com so that I can add it to this list. If you know of some that are worth the drive I am happy to add those to the list as well. Please note that the hours and days of operation may change due to weather, maintenance and other issues. If you can, I recommend you call the parks offices beforehand.
