We're rounding up all of the best splash pads in Chicago and the suburbs, recommended and reviewed by fellow parents! From simple sprinkler parks to elaborate spraygrounds that belong at a waterpark, have fun discovering a new place to cool off the kids. Many of these are attached to fun playgrounds, too.
Check out our interactive map to find parent-recommended splash pads near you, and leave a review for your family's favorite!
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Longfellow Park Splash Pad
In addition to the playground areas and splash pad, Longfellow Park features the only full court basketball area in Oak Park and also provides lighted tennis courts.
Oak Park, IL
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Andersen Park Splash Pad
The park features a small soccer field and playground and splash pad including a bell-shaped spray feature, directional jets, and ground geysers.
Oak Park, IL
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skokieparks.org
Skokie Water Playground
Skokie Water Playground is one of the coolest pools in Chicago's northern suburbs. The Skokie Park District operates it and includes a 14,000-square-foot main pool with beach entry, a fully accessible splash pad, three big slides, and a big red bucket that holds 300 gallons of water!
Skokie, IL
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Fox Park Splash Pad
The playground and tot-lot with its sand play area at Fox Park is a favorite with the kids. The splash pad, featuring Fox Park’s unofficial mascot, the whale, is the place to cool off on a hot summer day.
Oak Park, IL
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Field Park Splash Pad
Field Park’s playground and tot lot is popular with the little ones with its lively and popular splash pad keeping kids cool on a hot day.
Oak Park, IL
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Hubbard Woods Park Splash Pad
In addition to the splash pad, Hubbard Woods Park features bocce ball courts and a playground.
Winnetka, IL
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hodgkinspark.org
Splash Harbor
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pdparks.org
Soehrman Park Splash Pad
Pleasant Dale Park District's Soehrman Park features a splash pad, playground, picnic area, basketball, and a walking path.
Countryside, IL
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prparks.org
South Park Wading Pool
Adjacent to South Park Rec Center, this is the perfect place to bring toddlers and infants! Amenities include zero-depth entry pool, interactive water features, a tot slide, and grassy picnic areas right outside the facility.
Park Ridge, IL
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prparks.org
Prospect Park Splash Pad
The Splash Pad features a large, pirate-themed water play area surrounded by beautiful Prospect Park.
Park Ridge, IL
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Little Bear Garden Park Splash Pad
Little Bear Park (in Gallery Park) features toddler climbing equipment, a splash pad, a sand area, a tiny hedge maze, rolling hills and plenty of parking and greenery.
Glenview, IL
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Northview Park Splash Pad
In addition to the splash pad, Northview Park offers playgrounds, ball fields and basketball courts.
Lemont, IL
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obparks.org
Splash Island Splash Pad
Splash Island is an outdoor aquatic playground! For the little splashers who might not be ready for the water, there is a splash pad with bubblers and jets, featuring fun aquatic animals.
Oak Brook, IL
0 reviews
westmontparks.org
Ty Warner Spray Park
At Ty Warner Spray Park, you'll find: water shooting cannons, giant misting whale’s tail, 3 bucket sneaky soaker, mushroom cap water walls, waterfall dumping bucket, double barrel water cannon, and multiple ground spray spouts.
Westmont, IL
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The Hub at Berens Park Spray Ground
The Hub at Berens Park features four batting cages, an 18-hole miniature golf course, a spray ground and a playground with youth and tot equipment.
Elmhurst, IL
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Primary photo: Maryknoll Park Splash Park, courtesy of Glen Ellyn Park District
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