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.
Plouffe Park Splash Pad is a fun urban splashpad located in a park area behind Plant Recreation Centre. The splash pad is fairly large and features several fun structures like a rainbow arch.
The splash pad has some shade and is located near a gazebo structure. There are also two playstructures in the park. There are public washrooms available in the recreation centre.
Morrison Park Splash Pad is a simple pad featuring a tall aquadome and three small sprays. It took us a few tries to get the aquadome to turn on.
The park itself is quite nice. It’s shaded and has swings, a gazebo, a playstructure, and plenty of room to sit.
Claudette Cain Park Splash Pad is a newer, fun pad with many fun structures and a long cycle. It’s main attractions are several tall flower posts.
The splash pad is located at one end of the sprawling, beautiful Claudette Cain Park. This wooded park is nestled along the river and is well worth a visit. There is tons of shade, a large gazebo with tables, two playstructures, two port-a-potties, and a system of paved paths running through the park. This is a place where you could easily pass a day. read more
Mountain Meadows Splash Pad is a basic splash pad perfect for younger splashers. It features two gushing fountains, a gentle water tunnel, and a spray cannon.
There are two playstructures a short walk from the splash pad. There is a smaller toddler structure with swings and a larger structure with big kid swings. The trees are younger so there isn’t a lot of shade yet.
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.