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CANTERBURY PARK Splash Pad

The splash pad at Cantebury Park has crazy water pressure.

Maybe it was because one of the little ground fountain sprinklers coming out of the soccer balls was broken, but the spray from the water jets were going up as high as the trees.

There’s also an outdoor wading pool here, but it was closed when we visited.

This is a nice little splash pad that will definitely get you wet. The sign says it’s proudly sponsored by Urbandale Corporation and it’s right beside the Cantebury recreation complex (Brian Kilrea Arena), so you should be able to use the bathroom in there when your little ones need a break. read more

LAWSON PARK Splash Pad (Renovated)

The splash pad at Lawson Park is insane. There’s so much stuff here, we didn’t know where to start.

This used to be a bizarre giant wooden post that didn’t work, but the city renovated it into a very nice modern splashpad with lots of flower and leaf water structures. (Check out this google map satellite image of the renovation)

They have a great garden theme: giant spinning flowers, leaves that spray you, twisty water guns, and yellow rings to run through. There’s also a little area that’s kind of separate that doesn’t have powerful stuff – the 3 gentle water gushers here would be perfect for little splashers. read more

CLAUDETTE CAIN PARK Splash Pad

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

NAULT PARK Splash Pad

Nault Park Splash Pad is a fun splash pad whose main draw is two tall yellow flowers.  The water cycles through the structures in various patterns making it fun to try to move around without getting wet.

The splash pad is located in a large fenced-in park.  There are smooth newly paved paths circling around the park that are perfect for little cyclists.  There is plenty of shade, places to sit, swings, and a few playstructures.

FALLINGBROOK PARK Splash Pad

Fallingbrook Park Splash Pad is a newer pad whose main attraction is it’s two tall posts – a flower and a leaf.  The water pressure is fairly high and this small, shady pad is a nice place to get wet on a hot day.

The splash pad is next to a large park with a big hill and fields to run in, plenty of shade and places to sit, and a playstructure.  There is also a path that runs through the park for small cyclists and skaters.

GARDENWAY PARK Park Splash Pad

Gardenway Park Splash Pad is a newer pad whose main attraction is a tall green post with a dumping bucket and a spinning flower.  The water cycle is quite long and the pressure is high – this is a great place to get very, very wet.

Gardenway Park is quite large.  It’s an older park so there is plenty of shade and fields to run in.  There are swings and playstructures a short walk away from the splash pad.

We noticed there is also a great hill for tobogganing and an outdoor rink.  This is a park we’ll check out in the winter, too. read more