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
cityofthornton.net/recreation/facilities/Pages/carpenter-park.aspx
- 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
northglenn.org/rec_and_events/parks_and_open_space/kiwanis_park_and_pool.php
- Open daily, May 27th through August 13th
- Weekends only August 19 through September 4th
Westminster Station Park & Nature Playground (Westminster)
R0100012, Denver, CO 80221
cityofwestminster.us/ParksRecreation/Parks,TrailsOpenSpace/WestminsterStationParkNaturePlayground
- Open daily, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
- Hours: 9am - 7pm
The Orchard Town Center Splash Pad (Westminster)
14697 Delaware St, Westminster, CO 80023
orchardtowncenter.com
E.B. Rains Park (Northglenn)
11701 Community Center Dr, Northglenn, CO 80233
northglenn.org/ebrains
Clem Dufour Park (Dacono)
99 Glen Creighton Drive, Dacono, CO 80514
Call (303) 833-2317 x124 for questions
www.cityofdacono.com/1100/Splash-Pad
- Monday - Sunday, 9am - 8pm
- Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Summer Splash is scheduled for July 11, 2023
Peter Pan Park / Westminster Center Park (Westminster)
4901 W 93rd Ave, Westminster, CO 80031
cityofwestminster.us/ParksRecreation/Parks,TrailsOpenSpace/WestminsterCenterPark
- Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Monday - Sunday: 9am - 8pm
Ralston Central Park & Splash Pad (Arvada)
5850 Garrison St, Arvada, CO 80002
arvada.org/explore/sports-recreation/ralston-central-park-update
- 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.
Leigh Park Splash Pad (Erie)
751 Eichorn Drive, Erie, CO 80516
erieco.gov/1034/Parks
- Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
- Hours: 9am to 7:30pm
Erie Parks & Rec Summer Pool Schedule. Programs vary by day
Benedict Park (Brighton)
1750 Skeel St, Brighton, CO 80601
brightonco.gov/facilities/facility/details/Benedict-Park-3
- Splash pad is open the first week of June to the first week of September
- Hours: 10am to 7pm
- The Splash Pad Shelters can be reserved for $85/$105 resident/nonresident.
🏊 Outdoor Pools and Water Parks
Carroll Butts Aquatics Center (Westminster)
9427 Perry Street, Westminster, CO 80031
hylandhills.org/parks-facilities/swimming-pools
Open Swim: $4 per guest, ages 3+, per session.
City Pool (Thornton)
2141 E. 95th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80229
thorntonco.gov/recreation/facilities/Pages/city-pool.aspx
Opening for the 2023 season on Saturday, June 3rd.
- Saturday and Sunday: 12-5pm
- Monday and Friday: 11:30am-6pm
- Tuesday and Thurday: 1-6pm
- Wednesday: 11:30am-8pm
Fees range from $0-$5.50
Countryside Pool (Westminster)
10470 Oak Street, Westminster, CO 80021
cityofwestminster.us/ParksRecreation/RecreationCenters/CountrysidePool
- Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Monday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Adults only 10-11 a.m.)
Fees range from $4-$6.
Elitch Gardens Water Park (Denver)
2000 Elitch Circle, Denver
elitchgardens.com/water-park
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 4
- Park hours vary but doors typically open 10:30am. Park closing is 8pm or 9pm throughout most of the summer season.
- Tube Rentals: Single $7, Double $11
Kiwanis Pool (Northglenn)
550 Garland Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233
northglenn.org/rec_and_events/parks_and_open_space/kiwanis_park_and_pool.php
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
thorntonco.gov/recreation/facilities/Pages/park-village-pool.aspx
Opening for the 2023 season on Saturday, June 3rd.
- Saturday and Sunday: 12-5pm
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 12-6pm
- Tuesday and Thurday: 1-6pm
- Adult Only Swim is available on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays before the pool opens for regular admission
Fees range from $0-$3.
Splashland Aquatics Center (Denver)
3365 W. 67th Avenue, Denver, CO 80221
hylandhills.org/parks-facilities/swimming-pools
Open Swim: $4 per guest, ages 3+, per session.
Water World (Federal Heights)
8801 Pecos Street, Federal Heights
waterworldcolorado.com
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!
- Preferred/Elite Splash Pass Preview Day is May 26
- May 27 - August 20 (then weekends only through Sept 4)
- Daily Hours: 10am - 5pm/6pm (varies by date)
- Hours are weather permitting
- Purchase tickets online.
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