Find the Best Splash Pads in Ottawa
Piazza Dante Park Splash Pad is the epitome of an urban park. The lovely square is completely paved and bordered by tables and benches. The splash pad is a group of eight fountains set in a star in the middle of the square. It’s a fairly simple pad with a long cycle.
There is shade and plenty of places to sit in this square, but not much else to entertain little splashers. It’s also located at the intersection of two very busy streets if containment is a concern.
Stonecrest Park Splash Pad is a new, basic splash pad full of sprinklers and jets guaranteed to get you wet. Be careful – the water pressure on the structures changes during the cycle and they rotate quickly. You will get surprised by water here!
The splash pad is located in a busy park next to a community centre. There is a toddler play area with a playstructure and swings, and a larger play structure and swing set.
ANDREW HAYDON PARK SplashPad July 2019 update: According to the City of Ottawa swimming page, this splashpad is delayed in opening due to operational issues.
Andrew Haydon Park Splash Pad is not truly a splash pad. The city’s sign announcing it a “Water Playground” is a more accurate description.
The playground features three structures – a pirate ship playstructure with water that runs down the slide, a water wheel with troughs underneath it, and a climber of troughs with water running into it. read more
Being a new park, everything is pretty awesome. The splash pad has loops, a tall archway, water cannons, and fountain sprays. It’s a large pad so many children could happily play at one time.
The park has a huge gazebo area with many picnic tables. There are a few playstructure and several interesting climbing structures to explore. There is also a freshly paved path that runs around and through the park perfect for little cyclists and bladers. There is a small forested area on one side of the park and the paths run through the forest.
As it’s a new park there isn’t a great deal of shade, but there is a nice playstructure and some attractive landscaping.
Thanks to Beca for writing in and letting us know there’s a gazebo!
The park has plenty of shade and a playstructure.