Splash Parks in and around Wichita 2026

Splash pads in Wichita are a big attraction during the summer months. These splash parks (aka water playgrounds, splash pads, or play fountains) are a great way to enjoy summer for free. They are cost-effective and require less maintenance. Therefore, several have been funded by the city in the past few years. In fact, a few run-down city pools in the area have now been replaced with splash parks for this reason. Our family has visited several of these water playgrounds over the past few summers. They’re perfect for a fun, spontaneous (and FREE) summer outing when the kids need something to do. Tip: water shoes are a good idea to avoid slipping and/or stepping in (or on) something you’d rather not. Most splash pads are typically open by Memorial Day, but opening dates and hours may vary by park. For the past several years, the city has even kept them open until the end of September. Now Open for 2026: Boston Park, Buffalo Park, Linwood South Park, Osage Park, Planeview Park, Riverside Central Park. Opening on May 25: WB Harrion Park, Old Town Square, Evergreen Park, Edgemoor Park, 12 FREE Splash Pads Boston Park Splash Pad SouthEast Wichita Location: 6655 E. Zimmerly St., Wichita, KS Hours: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm This splash pad has a fun aviation theme with many tall pole fountains and small bubble fountains from the ground. Next to the fountains is a nice patch of turf, great for sun bathing after having been soaking wet. Buffalo Park Water Playground West Wichita Location: 10201 Hardtner Road, Wichita KS Hours: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm The splash pad at Buffalo Park is lots of fun. This prairie-themed water playground has native limestone, sculptural grass-like overhead sprayers and an assortment of ground jets. A buffalo head sculpture that sprays and mists water welcomes patrons to the plaza, which has a colored concrete pattern inspired by the grass seeds of the prairie. Native grasses surround the area. In addition to the fun water spray area, Buffalo park has an outdoor open shelter and picnic tables, a circular drop-off area, and restrooms.*Note that half of the shelter can be rented out on the weekends so please make sure you park your items on the other side if it seems that there is a party going on in the other side. Edgemoor Park Splash Park East Wichita Location: 5815 E 9th St N, Wichita, KS Hours: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm The old Edgemoor Park pool was turned into a new water playground/splash park in the city of Wichita. Evergreen Park Splash Pad Northwest Wichita Location: 2700 Woodland N, Wichita, KS Hours: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm This new splashpad gives off aztec vibes or flashbacks to the 90’s Nickelodeon show Legends of the Hidden Temple (who remembers this show?!). A little on the smaller side so I suggest trying to avoid this location on the weekends. Fairmount Splash Park East Wichita Location: 1647 N. Yale St., Wichita, KS 67218 Hours: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm This splash park seems to be a carbon copy of the Osage feature. It also has impressive creature splash fountain features and colorful rings to run through. Again, lots of opportunity for cute photos opps of your kiddos as they run around. Fountains are open in the summer from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Lincoln Park Splash Pad South Wichita Location: 1323 S. Topeka Hours: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm This park’s splash pad is really more of a small area with interactive fountains spraying from the concrete floor. Great fun for kiddos to run through as they are playing on the playground but not a place I suggest venturing to with swim getups and water toys. Linwood South Park – Will not be open for the 2025 Season South East Wichita Location: 1901 S Kansas, Wichita KS Hours: Closed for 2025 This splash park is one that the city replaces a run-down city pool with. This splash park is much more than just a few fountains shooting water out of the ground. It has really cool water features, bright play equipment, and lots of shade. I highly recommend visiting this one, this summer! Old Town Plaza Splash Park Downtown Wichita Location: 301 N. Mead, Wichita KS Hours: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm These fountains are in the center of Old Town Square in downtown Wichita. Being that this is in the middle of the city plaza this is not a location where you camp out for very long, nor is it a location to where swimming suits. It is, however, a fun area for kids to run through a few times to cool off in the heat of summer. The Old Town fountain is open from 10 a.m. to noon daily. Osage Splash Park South East Wichita Location: 2121 W. 31st Street South, Wichita KS Hours: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm One of the most impressive splash parks in Wichita, this interactive fountain features playful creatures spouting water and colorful rings for kids to run through. There are lots of opportunities for cute photo ops of your kiddos as they run around. The fountains are open in the summer from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Plainview Park South Wichita Location: 2819 Fees Hours: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm Riverside Central Park Water Playground North Wichita Close to Downtown Location: 720 Nims, Wichita KS Hours: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm In the heart of Wichita, this fountain is near the free wildlife exhibit in Riverside Park. Picnic tables surrounding the area and frequently shaded to allow you to take a break from the heat. Spray fountains are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily during the summer. W.B. Harrison Park Southeast Wichita Location: 1300 S Webb Road Hours: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm The design of the splash pad is centered around a scorpion that shoots out water. The splash pad is open from 10 am to 8 pm daily during the summer season. New Market Square Fountains West Wichita Location: 21st Street North & Maize Road These fountains are in front of Old Navy/Dress Barn, and are usually on every day from approximately 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., off during inclement weather. Splash Pads in Surrounding Areas 13th Street Sports Park in Andover Location:<