Find the Best Splash Pads in Ottawa
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
Primrose Park is a brand new modern splash pad in Ottawa located close to Chinatown. There are plenty of picnic tables here with natural shade (but no gazebo.) There’s also a new modern treehouse theme playstructure so kids can cool down in the water and work up a sweat on the monkey bars.
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.
Ouellette Park Splash Pad is a brand new splash pad in Orleans named after the Ouellette family. This one is so new, they haven’t finished putting down the sod yet. It’s not on the city of Ottawa splash pad list at the time of writing.
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. read more