We can't think of a better way for the kids to beat the heat than running through the cold waters of one of the several splash pads in the area.
Splash pads are a fun alternative to the swimming pool, especially if your children don't swim yet.
So, slather on the sunscreen, grab the kids and find your new favorite place to cool off.
Brandi Fenton Splash Pad
Address: 3482 E. River Road
Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission: Free
Features: Spray arches, water geysers and buckets of water that spill over.
Picture Rocks Pool and Splash Pad
Address: 5615 N. Sanders Road
Hours: Swim sessions and hours vary. Click here.
Admission: $1 for children ages 17 and under; $3 for adults. Entry fee includes use of the splash pad and pool.
Features: The splash pad and pool area features interactive statues and lots of grass.
Balboa Heights Splash Pad
Address: 2536 N. Castro Ave. in Balboa Heights Park
Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset daily
Admission: Free
Features: Water geysers from above and below. Fenced in area.
Catalina Park Splash Pad
Address: 925 N. Fourth Ave. in Catalina Park
Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset daily
Admission: Free
Features: Water geysers, water guns, fenced in area
Splash Pad at Marana Heritage River Park
Address: 12375 N. Heritage Park Dr. at Gladden Farms Community Park
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission: Free
Features: Large variety of farm-themed brightly colored water features for all ages, shaded seating and drinking fountains
Splash pad at Oro Valley Aquatic Center
Address: 23 W. Calle Concordia
Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Admission:$4 kids ages 4-17; $7 adults; $15 for a family of up to six (includes pool and waterslide use)
Features: Interactive and shaded
