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2024 Splash Pad Fun in Seminole County!

By Dawn Pronko, Publisher of Macaroni Kid Seminole May 8, 2024


2024 Seminole County Splash Pads

Splash pads are now open everywhere. Grab the kids, sunscreen, and some towels, and cool off at these local splash pads.

Splash Pad at Trailblazer Park (Lake Mary)

Hours: 10 AM-5 PM

Dates:

Spring Break Dates: 
March 15, 2024, through March 24, 2024

Spring Extended Weekends (Friday - Sunday ONLY): 
March 29, 2024, through May 26, 2024

Summer ALL WEEK (daily): 
May 27, 2024, through August 11, 2024

Fall Extended Weekends (Friday - Sunday ONLY): 
August 16, 2024, through October 13, 2024

Address: 550 Rantoul Lane, Lake Mary

Cost: The Splash Pad is welcome to all! There are no fees for the public use of the splash pad; however, all GROUPS (Summer Camps, Daycares, etc) will need to reserve their dates/times in advance. The group fee must be paid in full prior to the rental.

GROUP Fee: $2 per person (anyone who enters the Splash Pad area will be required to pay Daily Fee)

For more information, click here.


Splash Pad at Reiter Park (Longwood)

Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Tuesday - Sunday). Splash pad is closed Mondays for Maintenance.

Address: 311 Warren Avenue, Longwood

Cost: Free


Larry A. Dale Aquatic Center (Sanford)

Hours: 

August-May
Monday – Friday, 5 – 8 PM
Saturday, 9 AM - 6 PM
Sunday, 12 PM - 6 PM

June-July

Monday – Friday
Lap Swim, 9 AM – 8 PM
Open Swim, 12 – 5 PM

Saturday, Lap & Open 9 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, Lap & Open, 12 – 6 PM

Address: 2703 Ridgewood Avenue, Sanford

Cost: 
Daily Admission
$3 per person

2 Month Summer Pass
$40 Single – $90 Family

Annual Pass
$100 Single – $220 Family

The pool is closed during inclement / cold weather, and on most major holidays.

For more information, click here.     


FT. Mellon Park Splash Pad (Sanford)

Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM, Sunday: 12 PM - 6 PM

Season: Weekends - March through October (in March and October, only open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Everyday - April through September.

Address: 600 East 1st St., Sanford 

Cost: $2 per person. 

For more information, click here.


Wharton-Smith Splash Ground at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens (Sanford)

The Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground features streams, sprinklers, and sprays creating a cool oasis inside the Central Florida Zoo. With water features including an octopus, lobster, sea turtle, raining trees, and a bucket dump, it’s the perfect place for kids of all ages to splash around on those hot summer days. The Tropical Splash Ground is included in your regular Zoo admission.

Hours: Open daily until 4:00 PM (weather permitting) *Notice - While the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground is open all year, if the temperate is 60 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, the Splash Ground will be closed for the day. 

Address: 3755 NW Hwy 17-92, Sanford

Cost: Included with zoo admission. See website for details.


Center Lake Park Splash Pad (Oviedo)

Hours: Open daily from dawn until dusk. (If the high for the day will not surpass 70 degrees, according to the National Weather Service, the splash pad will not be turned on.)

Address: 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo

Cost: See website here.


Splash Zone at the Aquatic Facility (Oviedo)

Hours:
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS:
(THREE SESSIONS)

12 PM-2 PM
2 PM-4 PM
4 PM-6 PM

Address: 148 Oviedo Blvd, Oviedo

Cost: Residents: $6/person. Resident, Non-members: $8/person. Non-resident, Members: $8/person. Non-residents, Non-members: $10/person. See website here.


Big Kahuna Pool at the Aquatic Facility (Oviedo)

Dates: APRIL 1ST - MAY 26TH 

See website for more information.


Torcaso and Trotwood Park Splash Pads (Winter Springs)

Beat the summer heat at the Winter Springs Splash Playgrounds! The Splash Playgrounds are open each year from April through October and are located at Torcaso and Trotwood Parks. Please supervise all children when using the splash playground. Water shoes are encouraged.

Hours: Spring - April 1 - May 30: Daily - 10 AM - 4 PM (Weather Permitted)

Summer - May 31- September 5 Daily - 10 AM - 7 PM (Weather Permitted)

Fall - September 6 - October 31: Daily - 10 AM - 4 PM (Weather Permitted)

Address: Torcaso and Trotwood Parks

For more information, click here.


**All information/pricing is subject to change. Parks might be closed due to maintenance or weather issues; so please check before heading out.