If your kids have been counting down the days until they can play in the water at the park, they're in luck.
The city and county are opening the public splash pads in April.Β
There are a handful to choose from in the Tucson area.
City splash pads
Both of the city's splash pads, as well as some of its pools open Saturday. They are free to use.Β
WhereΒ 2536 N. Castro Ave.Β Β in the Balboa Heights Park.
Rules:Β Babies and kids that are not potty trained must wear tight fitting waterproof pants.Β
Where: 925 N. Fourth Ave., in Catalina Park
Rules:Β Babies and kids that are not potty trained must wear tight fitting waterproof pants.Β
Pools
Four pools are opening on Saturday, as well. The extended season runs from April to November.
Entry is $2 for adults and $1 for children ages 17 and under. You can get a family summer swim pass, which is good for two adults and two children for $100.Β
Where: 1665 S. La Cholla Blvd.Β
Info: The pool is 25 yards by 25 meters with a 1-meter diving board, water slide, shade structure and wading pool. The shallowest water in the main pool is four feet.Β
Hours: Recreational swim hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: 2900 N. Craycroft Road
Info: There's a diving bay with 1- and 3-meter diving boards, lap lanes and a separate wading pool. Depths range from 3-and-a-half to 12 feet.Β
Hours: Recreational swim hours are 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: 1563 E. 36th Street
Info: Beach entry, splash pad, shaded grassy area, 144-foot-long water slide and spray and splash features.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road
Info: The pool is 25 yards by 25 meters with depths ranging from 4 to 13-and-a-half feet and has a portable ramp entry. The diving area has 1- and 3-meter diving boards.Β
Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
County splash pads
County splash pads open April 15 and they're free to use.Β
Where:Β 3482 E. River Road
Info: Brightly colored spray arches, water geysers and other water features. There are ramadas and grass in the park. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Katy Bailey gets hit by a column of water Thursday, July 9th, 2009 at the splash pad at Picture Rocks Community Pool 5615 N. Sanders Rd.Β
Where: 5615 N. Sanders Road
Info: There are multiple water features, shaded benches and lots of grass.Β
