Cool off at one of these 12 Tucson-area public splash pads
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Gloria Knott
#ThisIsTucson Editor
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One of the perks of warmer weather: Taking the kiddos to local splash pads.
Here's a list of splash pads in the Tucson area.
Keep in mind: There may be additional rules at each location.
Udall Park Splash Pad
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Messiah "Moose" Kuhaneck, 9, left, and José Ramírez, 8, play at the new splash pad at Morris K. Udall Park in Tucson. The Udall Park splash pad is the city's fifth and opened last week.
When is it open? 8 a.m. to sunset April 1 through Oct. 31.
Where is it located? 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road in Udall Park
How can I contact the park? Udall Park: 520-791-4004; Tucson Parks and Recreation: 520-791-4873
Brandi Fenton Splash Pad
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A couple girls play in the Brandi Fenton Splash Pad as record heat climb in Tucson on June 19, 2016 with official temperatures hovering around 115-116 degrees. The old record for the date, 112 degrees, was set in 1989. The city's hottest temperature on record was 117 set on June 26, 1990.
- When is it open? From the third Saturday in April to Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Where is it located? 3482 E. River Rd. in Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, near North Alvernon Way
- What are the rules?
- Open to children 12 and under and those who accompany them
- Use of the splash pad is at your own risk
- Children must be supervised at all times
- No running or climbing on equipment
- No pets, glass, rocks, bottles or other foreign objects
- No skateboards, rollerblades or bicycles
- No changing diapers at the splash pad
- Have children use the restroom prior to entering the splash pad, do not allow sick children in the splash pad
- What does it cost? Free
- How can I contact the park? For problems, contact 419-1481. For Pima County parks and rec, call 724-5000
- More info: Click here
Catalina Park Splash Pad
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With the help of Jaleesa Lopez, 10, far right, her brother, Orlando Celaya, 1, sprays their brother, Marsaleno Oliver, 7, while cooling off in the splash pad at Catalina Park on July 23, 2018. Jessica Lopez, their mother, said the air-conditioning in the house broke down and she brought her kids to the splash pad to cool off.
- When is it open? Daily, 8 a.m. to sunset
- Where is it located? 925 N. 4th Ave. in Catalina Park, near East First Street and North Sixth Avenue
- What are the rules? Babies and children who are not toilet-trained must wear tight-fitting, waterproof pants. Other rules are posted at the site
- What does it cost? Free
- How can I contact the park? 791-4873
- More info: Click here
Cactus Springs at Funtasticks Family Fun Park
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Computer rendering of the Cactus Springs water play attraction.
- Where is it located? 221 E. Wetmore Rd., near North Stone Avenue
- What are the rules? Coolers and outside food and drinks are not allowed
- What does it cost? All-day water pass is $15.99 Monday-Thursday and $20.99 Friday-Sunday
- How can I contact the park? 888-4653
- More info: Click here
- Et Cetera: Cactus Springs is a multi-level "water play attraction"
Crossroads at Silverbell District Park Splash Pad
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- When is it open? Daily, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Where is it located? 7548 N Silverbell Rd. in Silverbell District Park, near North Cortaro Road
- What are the rules? An adult must accompany all children under 12 years old, plus more rules here
- What does it cost? Free
- How can I contact the park? Contact Marana Parks & Recreation at 382-1950
- More info: Click here
Heritage River Park Splash Pad
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Pictured is Marana's Heritage River Park splash pad.
- When is it open? Daily, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Where is it located? 12280 North Heritage Park Dr. in Heritage River Park, near North Tangerine Farms and West Moore roads
- What are the rules? An adult must accompany all children under 12 years old, plus more rules here
- What does it cost? Free
- How can I contact the park? Contact Marana Parks & Recreation at 382-1950
- More info: Click here
Naida Jane Baker Splash Pad
Updated- When is it open? April through October, 8 a.m. to sunset
- Where is it located? 2536 N. Castro Ave. in Balboa Heights Park, near West Grant Road and North Stone Avenue
- What are the rules? Babies and children who are not toilet-trained must wear tight-fitting, waterproof pants. Other rules are posted at the site
- What does it cost? Free
- How can I contact the park? You can call the City of Tucson at 791-4873
- More info: Click here
Oro Valley Aquatic Center Splash Pad
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Fun's fun, summer's great and all that. But Henry Severson, 4, seems to have had his fill of triple digits at this point, and summer's only just begun. Henry was trying to stay cool Tuesday at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center, 23 W. Calle Concordia.
- When is it open? 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
- Where is it located? 23 W. Calle Concordia in the Oro Valley Aquatic Center, near North Oracle Road
- What does it cost? Children under 4 are free, $5 per person or $14 per family
- How can I contact the center? 297-7946
- More info: Click here
- Et Cetera: There is also a pool, water slide and other amenities at the center
Palo Verde Park Splash Pad
Updated- When is it open? April through October, 8 a.m. to sunset
- Where is it located? 355 S. Mann Ave. in Palo Verde Park, near East Broadway
- What are the rules? Babies and children who are not toilet-trained must wear tight-fitting, waterproof pants. Other rules are posted at the site
- What does it cost? Free
- How can I contact the park? 791-4375
- More info: Click here
- Et Cetera: There is also a pool at the park
Picture Rocks Splash Pad
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Bamba Saho, 10, practices his backstroke at Picture Rocks Pool on June 6, 2012.
- When is it open? 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
- Where is it located? 5615 N. Sanders Rd. in Picture Rocks Public Park, near West Rudasill and North Sandario roads
- What are the rules?
- Open to children 12 and under and those who accompany them
- Use of the splash pad is at your own risk
- Children must be supervised at all times
- No running or climbing on equipment
- No pets, glass, rocks, bottles or other foreign objects
- No skateboards, rollerblades or bicycles
- No changing diapers at the splash pad
- Have children use the restroom prior to entering the splash pad, do not allow sick children in the splash pad
- What does it cost? $1 for children, $3 for adults
- How can I contact the park? 682-8465
- More info: Click here
- Et Cetera: There is also a pool at the park
Tucson Jewish Community Center
Updated- When is it open? 7 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:450 p.m. Friday through Sunday
- Where is it located? 3800 E. River Rd., near North Alvernon Way and North Dodge Boulevard
- What are the rules? Normal splash pad rules; A maximum of 15 people can use the area at a time
- What does it cost? Membership costs can be found here
- How can I contact the JCC? 299-3000
- More info: Click here
- Et Cetera: There is also a pool at the JCC; the splash pad can be rented for private parties
Warden Family Splash Pad
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El Warden Family Splash Pad abre oficialmente el 28 con una ceremonia de inauguración a las 10 a.m. en el parque Winston Reynolds-Manzanita, 5110 S. San Joaquin Avenue, cerca de las calles South Mission y West Irvington.
- When is it open? Open April 16 through October 31, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Where is it located? 5110 S. San Joaquin Ave., near West Irvington Road and South Mission Road
- What are the rules?
- Open to children 12 and under and those who accompany them
- Use of the splash pad is at your own risk
- Children must be supervised at all times
- No running or climbing on equipment
- No pets, glass, rocks, bottles or other foreign objects
- No skateboards, rollerblades or bicycles
- No changing diapers at the splash pad
- Have children use the restroom prior to entering the splash pad, do not allow sick children in the splash pad
- What does it cost? Free
- How can I contact the park? For problems, contact 419-1481. For Pima County parks and rec, call 724-5000
- More info: Click here
- Et Cetera: There is also a pool at the park
Gloria Knott
#ThisIsTucson Editor
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