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
DELAYED OPENING - Kiwanis Splash Pad (Northglenn)
550 Garland Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233
- Delayed opening due to renovations
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 9, 2024
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
Open Swim: $4 per guest, ages4+, per session.
City Pool (Thornton)
2141 E. 95th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80229
Opening for the 2023 season on Saturday, June 3rd.
- Saturday and Sunday: 12-5pm
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11:30am-6pm
- Tuesday and Thursday: 10am-6pm
Fees range from $0-$5.50
Countryside Pool (Westminster)
10470 Oak Street, Westminster, CO 80021
- Memorial Day through August 11, 2024
- Monday - Sunday 10 a.m. -7 p.m. (Adults only 10-11 a.m.)
- Special Event - Doggie Dive In Saturday, August 17, 12-5 p.m.
- Holiday Closures - Memorial 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.
- May 27 - September 2
- 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
DELAYED OPENING - Kiwanis Pool (Northglenn)
550 Garland Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233
Pool Hours:
- Open daily, May 27th through August 13th
- Weekends only August 19 through September 4th
- Monday & Wednesday 11am-6pm
- Tuesday & Thursday 11:30am-7pm
- Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Park Village Pool (Thornton)
4051 Summit Grove Pkwy., Thornton, CO 80241
Opening for the 2023 season on Saturday, June 3rd.
- Saturday and Sunday: 12-5pm
- Monday - Friday: 12-6pm
- Adult Only Swim - Monday - Friday: 10am - 12pm
Fees range from $0-$3.50.
Splashland Aquatics Center (Denver)
3365 W. 67th Avenue, Denver, CO 80221
Open Swim: $4 per guest, ages 4+, 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 27 - August 18 (then weekends only through Sept 2)
- Daily Hours: 10am - 5pm/6pm (varies by date)
- Hours are weather permitting
- Purchase tickets online.
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