There are SO many spray parks, splash pads or playgrounds with water features for kids in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas that are completely free and totally fun! If you are looking for splash pads and water parks in or around Baldwin, Bethel Park, Brentwood, Bridgeville, Castle Shannon, Dormont, Jefferson Hills, Mt. Lebanon, Mt. Oliver, Mt. Washington, Pleasant Hills, Pittsburgh, South Park, South Side, Upper St. Clair, West Mifflin or Whitehall PA, then this is the guide for you!
Cool off during hot days from late spring to early fall at Pittsburgh's coolest aquatic facilities—"spray parks!" You don't need swimming skills to enjoy the spray parks. From the tiniest toddler to a pre-teen adventurer, and even those using wheelchairs, children of all ages and abilities enter with equal enthusiasm.
Let your imagination run wild, as movement sensors cause sprayers to magically turn on and off in this three-dimensional world of water. It's guaranteed to bring back memories of running through sprinklers but... this time with a lot more fun, color and movement; and, it's FREE!
Browse our interactive map to find a splash park near you or scroll through each splash pad by area to search by features you may be looking for. The Macaroni KID Pittsburgh Publisher's are on a personal mission to find you any and all spray parks in Pittsburgh and tell you what we like (and don't like) about each one. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see where we find our family fun this summer. Don't forget to bookmark this page or pin it for later and subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to get updates!
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*****We will be updating with park openings and closures as we hear them. Please always confirm hours with venue prior to arriving.*****
Arlington Park
1523 Fernleaf Street
South Side Slopes, PA 15210
This free spray park is located on the Arlington Playground and is outfitted with a beautiful ensemble of engaging water play options. From gentle geyser sprays, sneaky soakers, colorful spiral arches, and more, this spray park appeals to kids of all ages. Parents appreciate the shaded picnic tables that separate the spray park from the playground, allowing watchful eyes all around. Arlington Park Spray Park is open weather permitting 10am-8pm daily starting May 25, 2024. pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/spray-park
Beechview Spray Park
Corner of Orangewood Avenue & Westfield
Beechview, PA 15216
Beechview Spray Park located at Vanucci Playground is a perfect play date spot for smaller kiddos with a playground and spray park. Spray park includes dumping water buckets, rainbow sprayers, daisy showers and more. The park is enclosed with a large grassy area for your picnic blanket or to let your toddler run around. Let the bigger kids explore the tree covered hill behind the playground and climb some trees. Beechview Spray park is open weather permitting 10am-8pm daily starting May 25, 2024., with a lifeguard on duty at 10am. pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/spray-park
 Bethel Park Splash Pad photo contributed by Marianne D'Auria Germeyer |
Bethel Park Splash Pad
Bethel Park Community Center, Park Ave
Bethel Park, PA 15102
Prepare to make a splash at Bethel Park's new community splash pad park—an extraordinary destination designed to capture the spirit of inclusivity, while igniting a sense of joy and togetherness for the entire community. Please note there is an admission cost to the Bethel Park Splash Pad and tickets must be purchased at the Recreation Center first before entering. The Splash Park Pavilion is available for party rentals. bethelpark.net
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Fairview Park Splash Pad
288 Recreation Road
South Fayette Township, PA 15017
New for 2024 is the Fairview Park Splash Pad in South Fayette that is free to the public. Open daily from 10am-9pm. Our kids had an absolute blast during our hot summer day here. Read our full review here.
Moore Park
1801 Pioneer Ave
Brookline, PA
Moore Park is a Pittsburgh City Park that is not only home to a splash park but a children's playground, Olympic sized pool, water slide, ball fields and more. Moore Park Splash Pad is open weather permitting 10am-8pm daily starting May 25, 2024. pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/spray-park
Pleasant Kingdom
410 East Bruceton
Pleasant Hills, PA 15236
Located directly behind the Pleasant Hills Municipal Building in Pleasant Hills, Pleasant Kingdom is a large, wooden park that combines the fun of playground equipment with fantasy play structures that encourage imaginative play. This massive playground greets your family with a wishing well followed by an area covered with rubber flooring and low climbers that are ideal for your early walkers and toddlers. Immediately on the right is a small sprinkler feature/splash pad that will be turned on weather permitting, during the Summer Recreation Program which runs the last week in June through the first week of August, 1:00-4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday.
 Cooling down on a hot summer day in the creek at Wiltshire Park in USC. |
Wiltshire Park
McMurray Road
Upper St. Clair, PA 15241
This playground was designed for kids ages 5-12 years old but has plenty of qualities that the whole family will love and is absolutely a kid fan favorite in the South Hills. There are tons of slides, play towers attached by wobbly bridges and accessible by ladders, rock walls, and climbing nets. There's a covered pavilion for packing lunches, indoor bathrooms, a frog water feature and a sandbox! In addition to the playground there is a creek that kids love to play in. Definitely bring the water shoes for the creek! Wiltshire Park is open from 7am - 9pm.
Warrington Spray Park
329 E. Warrington Avenue
Beltzhoover, PA
Located directly behind the Warrington Community Center, this fenced in spray park includes a water dome, misters, sprinklers and has a lifeguard on duty during spray park hours. If you happen to be there when the lifeguard not and need to turn on the water, locate the short blue pole with red cap at the front of the park and press down on the top. Warrington spray park is open weather permitting 10am-8pm daily starting May 25, 2024. pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/spray-park
 Kids waiting for the bucket to drop at Henle Park Splah Pad |
Leetsdale Splash Pad | Henle Park
Leetsdale, 15056
This is one of our favorites, located right down the street from Sewickley Village. The large spray park is right next to the playground. Bring a stroller and some walking shoes, so you can walk to the village for some sweet cold treats after! The Leetsdale Splash Pad opens for the season at the end of May and will be open Sunday - Saturday from Noon until 6:00pm, weather permitting. leetsdaleboro.net
Moon Park
1350 Ewing Road
Moon Twp, 15108
Pack your bags and get ready for blast off! Moon Park has a fantastic playground grounded by it's impressive rocket ship connected to this brand-new spray park. Moon Park itself is a perfect destination for a day trip with a pond, walking trails, picnic areas and more! moonparks.org
Burgwin Park
328 Mansion Street
Hazelwood, PA 15207
Large fenced in splash park with plenty of picnic table seating surrounding it. Burgwin Playground and Burgwin Field are right next to the splash park. Burgwin spray park is open weather permitting 10am-8pm daily starting May 25, 2024.pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/spray-park
Mellon Spray Park
6601 Fifth Avenue
Shadyside, PA
Assorted playground equipments sits atop rubber flooring with various sprinklers and water buckets in the spray park. There are benches surrounding the spray park where parents and spectators can stay relatively dry while watching. Mellon spray park is open weather permitting 10am-8pm daily starting May 25, 2024. pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/spray-park
 Kids can't get enough of the Pittsburgh Water Steps in Riverfront Park, even when the plan wasn't to be splashing around! |
Pittsburgh Water Steps
Located on the North Shore where the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and North Shore Trail intersect
North Shore, PA
Pittsburgh Water Steps are a popular destination feature in the North Shore Riverfront Park. Located at the river's edge between PNC Park and Acrisure Stadium, the Pittsburgh Water Steps offer a playful element to the park with it's enticing display of water landscaping.
The Plaza Water Feature at PPG Place
Third Avenue
Downtown Pittsburgh, 15222
The water feature will typically operate from 6am-10pm daily, however, from 6am-6pm Monday through Friday the water feature is available for viewing only. In the past, we have seen interactive hours Monday through Friday from 6pm-10pm, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 10pm, but as of May 2023, it looks as if the water feature at PPG Place remains for viewing only. ppgplace.com
Troy Hill Spray Park | Cowley Playground
1200 Goettman Street
Troy Hill, PA 15212
Troy Hill Spray Park is a Pittsburgh city fav and often referred to as a hidden gem in Troy Hill. Lots of on street parking with a playground and splash park that kids of all ages will enjoy. Troy Hill spray park is open weather permitting 10am-8pm daily starting May 25, 2024. pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/spray-park
 | To find more pools, parks with splash pads and spray parks in the city of Pittsburgh, check out this guide by MacKID City of Pittsburgh: Spray Parks, Pools, and Water Fun for Kids in Pittsburgh City |
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Round Hill Park
651 Round Hill Road
Elizabeth, PA
Another Mac Kid Reader Favorite, Round Hill Park is located in Elizabeth Township and known mainly for their exhibition farm with animals that is open daily, year round and their awesome spray park. Round Hill Spray park is free and open daily June through Labor Day, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., weather and conditions permitting. MORE INFO
Deer Lakes Spray Park
Mahaffey Road
West Deer Township, PA
Deer Lakes Spray Park is located in Deer Lakes Park which features three fishing lakes as well as an observatory, spray park, shelters, a disc golf course, playgrounds, a multipurpose field, and walking, hiking and jogging trails. Deer Lakes Spray Park is free and open daily June through Labor Day, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., weather and conditions permitting. MORE INFO
Pine Community Center
100 Pine Park Drive
Wexford, PA 15090
Pine Community Center Splash Park is open from 10am-7:45 pm through Labor Day. Non-residents pay a $3 fee to access the park. Both residents and non-residents must reserve a time slot before any splash pad session begins.
Friendship Park
1340 Hunter Rd
Verona, PA 15147
Here are some other great playgrounds that may not necessarily be Spray Parks, but do include a water feature of some sort:
Boyce Mayview Park, Upper St. Clair - easily our favorite playground, this park features various water misters throughout the playground area.
North Strabane Park, Canonsburg - tons of playgrounds in one area with a water feature next to the big pavilion.
Clair Park, Upper St. Clair - cute little park with a sprinkler.
Chartiers Playground, Windgap - Circular fountain type splash pad at the edge of the playground.
Swisshelm Playground, Swissvale - small egg shaped splash pad.
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Please note this guide is updated annually. If there is a Pittsburgh park closure or something we are missing, please email emilyp@macaronikid.com with the information or submit it directly through this form.
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