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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

FAWN MEADOW PARK Splash Pad

We didn’t see any deer when we went, but there’s a fantastic splash pad at Fawn Meadow Park. (We did see a deer crossing sign driving in, however.)

This is a new park, but already there’s a lot going for it. The gazebo with the picnic table is a nice shady spot to watch your kids splash around, but there may not be enough room for everybody. One family brought their own beach umbrella and camped out on the grass which was a great idea. When the trees get bigger, this will be a very nice park. read more

PLOUFFE PARK Splash Pad

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

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

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

CITY CENTRE PARK Splash Pad

City Centre Park Splash Pad is a basic but fun pad featuring a rainbow arch, a tall aquadome post, and some fountains.  The water pressure can get pretty high at times.  This splash pad is listed as “OPEN with known issues” in the city of ottawa open data, but when we went there, the splash pad seemed to be working just fine.

There are two playstructures at the park and a gazebo for shade.