
49 Chicago Splash Pads & Water Playgrounds (Map)
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!
Moore Park Spray Ground
Moore Park Sprayground is full of interactive fountains, water cannons, water arches, and bubblers.
Geneva, ILFestival Park Splash Pad
Both a neighborhood park and an entertainment venue, Festival Park provides a beautiful riverside setting with unique playground and splash pad!
Elgin, ILHuffman Park Splash Pad
In addition to the splash pad, Huffman Park features a baseball diamond, a basketball court, playground, skate plaza, soccer field, and tennis courts.
Vanessa M. said: We enjoy this park in the summer! My son loves that they have a skate park as well.
West Dundee, ILVeteran Acres Park Splash Pad
In addition to the splash pad, Veteran Acres Park boasts a variety of outdoor athletic fields, two picnic shelters, a playground, two lighted tennis courts, sled hills, and more.
Crystal Lake, ILPrimary photo: Maryknoll Park Splash Park, courtesy of Glen Ellyn Park District
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