Splash around at 20+ Fun and Free Spraygrounds and Splash Parks in the Omaha Area to stay cool on a hot summer day!
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20+ FREE Omaha Area Spraygrounds and Splash Parks:
The City of Omaha Parks and Recreation
Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, beginning Memorial Day (May 27th) through Labor Day (September 2nd), weather permitting.
- Benson Park, 7002 Military Ave.
- Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, 705 Riverfront Dr. (The Sprayground will turn off at 2 p.m. on Bridge Beats nights.)
- Fontenelle Park Sprayground, 4405 Fontenelle Blvd.
- Kountze Sprayground, 1920 Pinkney St.
- Levi Carter Park Sprayground, 809 Carter Lake Shore Dr.
- Morton Park Sprayground, 5724 S. 41st St.
- Orchard Park Sprayground, 6502 Hartman Ave.
- Seymour Smith ALLPLAY Park, 6802 Harrison St.
- Upland Sprayground, 3104 Jefferson St.
- Westwood Heights Sprayground, 12334 Seldin Dr.
The City of Papillion Parks Department
The splash pads are open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
- Eagle Ridge Splash Pad – 2 blocks east of 66th St. and Ashwood Ave. in the Eagle Ridge subdivision. The splash pad is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Schwer Park Splash Pad – 800 W. Centennial Rd. The splash pad is open from noon to 7 p.m.
- First Street Plaza Splash Pad – This is a small water feature located on the corner of First and Washington Streets in downtown Papillion. It is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Shadow Lake Towne Center Splash Pad
The spray ground opens May 24, 2019, through Labor Day Weekend (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.), but will not be available during special events.
Stinson Park at Aksarben Village
Fun little water fountains provide big entertainment.
Sandy’s Splish Splash Garden at the Omaha Children’s Museum
A small outdoor water play area that is typically open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Stone Ridge Splash Park
4655 N. 163rd St., Omaha.
Coyote Run Splash Park
Approximately 189th & Q.
Cimmaron Woods Splash Park
In the neighborhood off 108th and Harrison. 7419 S. 101st Ave., La Vista, NE.
Carter Lake
Located at 12th and Redick.
Fairmount Park in Council Bluffs
Water playground, plaza, trail, and picnic areas.
Bayliss Park in Council Bluffs
The is a small interactive water component incorporated into the north side of the plaza. This is a small 12′ diameter area with child activated sprays that emanate from the plaza floor.
Location: 100 Pearl St. in Council Bluffs
River’s Edge Park in Council Bluffs
The water features will be located near River’s Edge Pavilion, throughout the grove, and next to the Plaza, and include an interactive 10-foot tall water wall, a flooding wading basin, water bubblers, spray jets and an illuminated fog feature, the first of its kind in the metro area. Located on the Council Bluffs side of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.
Buffalo Park in Springfield, NE
6th St. and Vine St. Open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
The City of Fremont
Hours are 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. All Splash Pads open on Memorial Day through Labor Day.
- Ronin Park – 17th and Somers Ave.
- Miller Park – Jackson St. and “M” St.
- Ruwe Park – 5th & Howard
- Van Anda Park – Linden St. and Pebble St.
Alaskan Adventure Splash Pad at the Omaha Zoo – included with Admission
The Alaskan Adventure Splash Pad offers an excellent way for zoo visitors to cool off during a hot Summer day. Be sure to bring a change of clothes. This is included with admission to the Zoo and is located near the north entrance.
Open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily starting May 11. Starting September 3, open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Hours are weather-permitting.
Platte River State Park Spray and Splash Park
Platte River State Park
- A state-of-the-art two-tiered splash pad with three water slides, a waterfall, dump bucks, a fountain, and more. The upper level is designed for younger children while the lower level is designed for older kids.
- Admission: $3/person; Children 2 and under are free. Open on weekends only. Daily or annual State Park permit required.
Have a splashy fun summer!
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