Where do you like to cool down during Colorado's hot summer days? Head to a local Splash Pad for a day of family fun!
Most of our local cool-down hot spots open Memorial Day weekend and fully close on or before Labor Day. Be sure to check the links below to verify hours in the event of covid restrictions, inclement weather, or special holiday closures.
⛲ Splash Pads & Fountain Fun
Margaret Carpenter Park (Thornton)
3498 E 112th Ave, Thornton, CO 80233
- Park open daily, 6am-11pm
- Note: Splash pad will be on a timer for sporadic daily operation from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. ~ weather permitting
Kiwanis Splash Pad (Northglenn)
550 Garland Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233
- Open May 24th - August 12th
Westminster Station Park & Nature Playground (Westminster)
R0100012, Denver, CO 80221
Open daily, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
- Hours: 9am - 7pm
The Orchard Town Center Splash Pad (Westminster)
14697 Delaware St, Westminster, CO 80023
- Hours: 10am - 7pm
McFall Park (Westminster)
4901 W 93rd Ave, Westminster, CO 80031
- Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Monday - Sunday: 9am - 8pm
City Park Recreation Center Splash Pad
10455 Sheridan Blvd
- Monday through Thursday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Friday: 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
E.B. Rains Park (Northglenn)
11701 Community Center Dr, Northglenn, CO 80233
Clem Dufour Park (Dacono)
99 Glen Creighton Drive, Dacono, CO 80514
Call (303) 833-2317 x124 for questions
- Monday - Sunday, 9am - 8pm
- Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Summer Splash is scheduled for July 8, 2025
Ralston Central Park & Splash Pad (Arvada)
5850 Garrison St, Arvada, CO 80002
- Open daily, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
- Hours: 10am to 8 pm
- The pad may be non-functional for approximately 10 minutes, three times per day during maintenance operations.
Benedict Park (Brighton)
1750 Skeel St, Brighton, CO 80601
Splash pad is open the first week of June to the first week of September
🏊 Outdoor Pools and Water Parks
Carroll Butts Aquatics Center (Westminster)
9427 Perry Street, Westminster, CO 80031
- June 9 – August 10, 2025; 1-5pm, weather permitting
- Open Swim: $4 per guest, ages4+, per session.
2141 E. 95th Ave., Thornton, CO 80229
- Open daily, hours vary by day. Click HERE for hours.
Countryside Pool (Westminster)
10470 Oak Street, Westminster, CO 80021
- May 24 - Sept 1
- Monday - Sunday 10 a.m. -7 p.m. (Adults only 10-11 a.m.)
- Special Events
- Uncle Sam's Splash Bash | Friday, July 4, 1pm to 3pm
- Doggie Dive In | Saturday, September 6, noon to 5 pm.
- Holiday Closures - Memorial & Labor Day - Closes at 6 p.m. & July 4th - Closes at 3 p.m.
Fees range from $4-$8
Elitch Gardens Water Park (Denver)
2000 Elitch Circle, Denver
Water Park is FREE with Theme Park admission from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Complimentary life jackets are available at Raft Rentals on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Memorial Day - Labor Day
- Park hours vary but doors typically open 10:30am. Park closing is 8pm or 9pm throughout most of the summer season.
- Tube Rentals: Single $12, Double $18
Kiwanis Pool (Northglenn)
550 Garland Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233
- Open Swim Hours
- M,W: 1 - 5:30pm
- Tu,Th: 1-7pm
- F: 1- 5pm
- Sa, Su: 11am - 5pm
- Ages 2 years and younger are free
- $3.25-$7.50 Entry
Park Village Pool (Thornton)
4051 Summit Grove Pkwy., Thornton, CO 80241
Opening for the 2025 season on May 31st
- Saturday and Sunday: 12-5pm
- Monday - Friday: 12-6pm
- Adult Only Swim - Monday - Friday: 10am - 12pm
Fees range from $0-$6
Splashland Aquatics Center (Denver)
3365 W. 67th Avenue, Denver, CO 80221
- June 9 – August 10, 2025; 1-5pm, weather permitting
- Open Swim: $4 per guest, ages4+, per session.
Water World (Federal Heights)
8801 Pecos Street, Federal Heights
Water World is located on the north side of Denver and is one of America's largest water parks with more than 50 slides and attractions across 64-acres!
- May 24- August 17 (then weekends only through Sept 2)
- Daily Hours: 10am - 5pm/6pm (varies by date)
- Hours are weather permitting
