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Southern California Water Play! Splash Pads, Wading Pools, and More!

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This is the Southern California water play list you are looking for. From splash pads to the beach and everything in-between!

Water Play is the way! Southern California Water Play Edition

If you are looking for a way to stay cool this summer, have fun, and not break the bank, then I’ve got you covered! I have compiled a list of water play zones, just in time for summer break!  I have listed the water play by category below with all the information needed to go and have fun! So, what are you waiting for? Go explore! Southern California Water Play Edition. 

Southern California Water Play: SPLASH PADS 

  • Liberty Park in Cerritos, California – The water play area is open daily in the summer from 1:00-4:00 pm.  Address: 19211 Studebaker Rd, Cerritos, CA 90703 / (562) 916-8565
  • Amelia Mayberry Park in Whittier, California – Water Play area is open May 1 –Sept. 30 Monday- Sunday from 11:00 am-7:00 pm. Address: 13201 Meyer Rd, Whittier, CA 90605 / (562) 944-9727
  • Ruth Caruthers Park in Bellflower, California – Open during the summer: Monday-Friday from 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday from 10:00 am-5:00 pm. Address: 10500 Flora Vista St, Bellflower, CA 90706 / (562) 866-5684
  • Oeste Park in La Habra, California – open during the summer Monday-Sunday from 10:00 am-7:00 pm. Address: 2300 W Lambert Rd, La Habra, CA 90631 / (562) 383-4170
  • Brio Park in La Habra, California – open during the summer Monday-Sunday from 10:00 am-7:00 pm. Address: 300 S Euclid St, La Habra, CA 90631 / 562-383-4200
  • Adventure Park in Whittier, California – opens May 1st through September 30th Monday-Sunday from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm. Address: 10130 Gunn Ave, Whittier, CA 90605 / (562) 698-7645
  • Long Beach Town Center in Long Beach, California – September–April: 12noon – 5:00 PM
    May-August: 10:00 AM -7:00 PM Address: 7575 Carson Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90808.
  • Cerritos Library in Cerritos, California – Has a small splash pad outside the library. It’s not padded, so I recommend wearing water shoes. Address: 18025 Bloomfield Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Clarkdale Park in Hawaiian Gardens, California – Open daily from 10 am – 5 pm (June – September) Address: 22008 Clarkdale Ave, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
  • Orange Avenue Park in Paramount, California – Address: 14618 Orange Ave, Paramount, CA 90723
  • Atlantis Play Center in Garden Grove, California – Entrance fee: $2 per person (ages 2 and under are free) *Cash only. Mondays- CLOSED
    Tuesdays – Fridays – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Saturdays – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Sundays- 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Address: 13630 Atlantis Way, Garden Grove, CA 92844
  • Stanton Central Park in Stanton, California – Open daily from 12 noon – 5:00 pm (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Address: 10660 Western Ave, Stanton, CA 90680.
  • Harry M Dotson Park in Stanton, California – Open daily from 12 noon – 5:00 pm (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Address: 10350 Fern Ave, Stanton, CA 90680
  • Cerritos Park East in Cerritos, California – Open daily from 1:00 – 4:00 pm during the summer. Address: 13234 E. 166th St, Cerritos, CA 90703
  • Sigler Park in Westminster, California – Weekends: May 27th – June 18th from 12:00noon – 5:00 pm
    Daily: June 24th – Sept. 4th from 12:00noon – 5:00 pm Address: 7200 Plaza St, Westminster, CA 92683
  • Orange Splash Pad in Paramount, California – Phone# 562-220-2121 (call for hours of operation) Open during the summer Address: 14618 Orange Ave, Paramount, CA 90723
  • Sunshine Park in La Puente, California – Open May 1 to September 30 Monday – Sunday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Address: 515 Deepmead Ave, La Puente, CA 91744
  • Alondra Park Splash Pad in Lawndale, California – Open May 1 to September 30 Monday – Sunday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Address: 3353 Redondo Beach Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260 / 310-217-8366
  • Wilson Park Splash Pad in Torrance, California – Reopens on Friday, May 24, 2024 Open April-December – Daily from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Address: 2300 Washington Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
  • Lemon Park in Fullerton, California – May 31 through August 7 (Open daily): 1:00 – 5:00 p.m
    August 8 through September 25 (weekends only): 1:00 – 5:00 p.m Address: 701 S. Lemon St. Fullerton, CA 92832
  • Allen J. Martin Park in La Puente, California – Open May 1 to September 30 Monday – Sunday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Address: 14830 E. Giordano St. La Puente, CA 91744 / 626-918-5263
  • San Angelo Park in La Puente, California – Open May 1 to September 30 Monday – Sunday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Address: 245 S. San Angelo Ave, La Puente, CA 91746 / 626-968-2666
  • Prado Regional Park in Chino, California – The park is open daily from 7:30am to 8:00pm. Along with hiking trails, a lake, and playgrounds; there is also a splash pad! Entrance fee into this regional park is $10 per vehicle, Monday thru Friday and $15 per vehicle on weekends and special events. Pedestrians are able to walk in for only a $3 fee per person. Address: 16700 S. Euclid Ave., Chino, CA 91708. Contact#: 909.597.4260
  • Aidan’s Place in Los Angeles, California – Offers one of the largest accessible playgrounds in Southern California including a free splash pad! Address: 1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
  • Annberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica, California – There is a free splash pad located right outside of the beach house. Address: 415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90402 · Contact#: 310-458-4904
  • Hope and Peace Park in Los Angeles, California – They offer a free splash pad that is open to the public during the summer. Address: 843 S Bonnie Brae St, Los Angeles, CA 90057-4205 · Contact#: 323-644-6661
  • Pioneer Road Park in Tustin, California – Free splash pad! Address: 10250 Pioneer Rd, Tustin, CA 92782 · Contact#: 714-573-3000
  • Andulka Park in Riverside, California – Free splash pad! Address: 5201 Chicago Ave, Riverside, Ca 92506 · Contact#: 951-826-2000
  • Arlington Sports Park in Riverside, California – Free splash pad! Address: 9401 Cleveland Ave, Riverside, CA 92503 · Contact#: 951-826-2000
  • Canyon Hills Community Park in Lake Elsinore, California – Free splash pad! Address: 34360 Canyon Hills Rd, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 · Contact#: 951-674-5170
  • Cedar Creek Park in Eastvale, California – Free splash pad open from April to September! Address: 6709 Cedar Creek Rd, Eastvale, CA 92880-8508 · Contact#: 951-727-3524
  • Celebration Park in Moreno Valley, California – Free splash pad! Address: 14965 Morgan Ave, Moreno Valley, Ca 92555
  • Citrus Splash Zone in Corona, California – Free splash pad! Address: 1250 Santana Way, Corona, CA 92880 · Contact#: 951-736-2241
  • Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park in Ontario, California – Since this is a regional park, there is a vehicle fee to enter, but there are no extra fees to use the splash pad. Entrance fee is $8 per vehicle Monday thru Friday and $10 on weekends and special events. The splash pad is open dially from 7:30am to 8:00pm. Address: 800 N Archibald Ave, Ontario, CA 91764
  • Mojave Narrows Regional Park in Victorville, California – Since this is a regional park, there is a vehicle fee to enter, but there are no extra fees to use the splash pad. Entrance fee is $8 per vehicle Monday thru Friday and $10 on weekends and special events. The splash pad is open dially from 7:30am to 8:00pm. Address: 18000 Yates Rd, Victorville, CA 92392
  • Dairyland Park in Eastvale, California – Free splash pad! Address: 14520 San Remo Dr, Eastvale, CA 92880-3769 · Contact#: 951-727-3524
  • Deleo Sports Park in Corona, California – Free botanical themed splash pad open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Address: 25655 Santiago Canyon Rd, Corona, CA 92883-5446 · Contact#: 800-234-7275
  • Doty-Trust Park in Riverside, California – Free splash pad! Address: 5410 Golden Ave, Riverside, CA 92505-2432 · Contact#: 951-222-4700
  • Fairmont Park in Riverside, California – Free splash pad! Address: 2601 Redwood Dr, Riverside, CA 92501 · Contact#: 951-826-2000
  • Lake Gregory Regional Park in Crestline, California – Parking is $2 for the first hour and an additional $1 per hour after. ( Daily maximum of $10). There are different pricing for the amenities located here, but the splash pad is $10 for the day. Check out their website or give them a call for further information. Address: 24171 Lake Dr, Crestline, CA 92325 · Contact#: 909-338-2233
  • Martin Tudor Splash Pad in Fountain Valley, California – Open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 3:30pm & Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Fee based: Weekday price per child $3 & weekend price per child $3 for any child 39 inches or below and $5 for any child 40 inches or taller. Address: 11925 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92337 · Contact#: 909-428-8822
  • Montclair Splash Pad at Alma Hofman Park in Montlcair, California – Free splash pad! Address: 5201 Benito St, Montclair, CA 91763 · Contact#: 909-626-8571
  • Sycamore Highlands Park in Riverside, California – Free splash pad! Hours of Operation 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 7 days a week. Address: 5777 Fair Isle Dr, Riverside, CA Contact#: 951-715-3430
  • Orange Terrace Park in Riverside, California – Free splash pad! Hours of Operation 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 7 days a week. Address: 20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy, Riverside, CA 92508 · Contact#: 951-826-5858
  • Tom Minor Park in San Bernardino, California – Free splash pad! Address: 3066 Irvington Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92407
  • Veterans Park in Colton, California – Free splash pad! Address: 290 E O St, Colton, CA 92324 · Contact#: 909-370-6153
  • Victorian Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga, California – Free splash pad! Address: 12505 N Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 · Contact#: 909-463-2830
  • Buelow Park in San Marcos, California – Free splash pad! Address: 300 Autumn Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069 · Contact#: 760-744-9000

Southern California Water Play: WATER PARKS 

Southern California Water Play: POOLS 

Admission Price:

Ages 18-54 – $2.00 for Bellflower residents & $3.00 for non-residents

Ages under 18 – $1.00 for Bellflower residents & $2.00 for non-residents.

Address: 14001 Bellflower Blvd. Bellflower, CA 90706

  • Mayfair and McCormick Pools in Lakewood, CA. Mayfair Park Address: 5720 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712 McCormick Park Address: 3300 Del Amo Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90712

Open daily for recreational swimming from 1 – 2:30 pm and 2:45 – 4:15 pm. (June 17 to August 27).

Fees:

Residents: $1 for kids and $1.50 for adults (ages 18+)

Non-residents: $2 for kids and $3 for adults (ages 18+)

Lakewood Swim Lessons

Southern California Water Play: BEACH

This is a nice spot to come to, especially if you have little ones.  With a playground on the sand, calm/shallow waters, and parking close by, this is perfect place to enjoy a stress-free beach day.

Address: 5839 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA  90803

Southern California Water Play: Wading Pools

  • Carl Brenner Park, Buena Park, California – May 29th – August 13th
    Open Monday – Friday 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Address: 7401-7413 Ridgeway Dr, Buena Park, CA 90620

The following wading pools are open from mid-June to early September

  • Mayfair Park wading pool – 5720 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712 / (562) 866-4776 (Open daily from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm)
  • Palms Park wading pool – 12305 207th St, Lakewood, CA 90715 / (562) 865-6414 (Open daily from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm)
  • Del Valle Park wading pool – 5939 Henrilee St, Lakewood, CA 90713 / (562) 429-0545 (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm)
  • San Martin Park wading pool – 5231 Ocana Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713 / (562) 867-1090 (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm)
  • Bloomfield Park wading pool – 21420 Pioneer Blvd. Lakewood, CA 90715 (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm)
  • Mae Boyer Park wading pool – 6701 Del Amo Blvd. Lakewood, CA 90713 (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm)

(The following wading pools are occasionally open from 5:00 – 7:30 pm on Wednesday evenings, late June to late August)

  • Del Valle Park wading pool – 5939 Henrilee St, Lakewood, CA 90713
  • Mayfair Park wading pool – 5720 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712
  • Palms Park wading pool – 12305 207th St, Lakewood, CA 90715
  • San Martin Park wading pool – 5231 Ocana Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713

Wheeler Park in Claremont, California – Free wading pool open during the summer months! Address: 626 Vista Dr, Claremont, Ca 91711 · Contact#: 909-399-5460

Memorial Park in Claremont, California – Free wading pool open during the summer months! Address: 840 N Indian Hill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711 · Contact#: 909-399-5490

So, what are you waiting for? Go explore!

last updated: May 28, 2025

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