Best Splash Pads on the South Shore of Boston (2026 Guide)
South Shore Boston Splash Pads: Where Kids Can Cool Off This Summer
Looking for the best splash pads on the South Shore of Boston? We’ve rounded up the top splash pads, spray parks, and water play areas in Massachusetts where toddlers, preschoolers, and kids can cool off during the summer. From Randolph and Quincy to Plymouth and Taunton, these family-friendly splash pads offer a fun and affordable way to beat the heat.
Typically there are ground nozzles that spray water upwards out of the splash pad’s raindeck. There may also be other water features such as a rainbow (semicircular pipe shower), a mushroom shower, or a tree shower. Some splash pads feature movable nozzles similar to those found on fire trucks to allow users to spray others. Great fun for moms, dads and the kids!!
Splash pads are typically free as well!!
Here are ones South Shore Boston & Beyond open for 2026
Imagination Station Splash Pad in Randolph FREE
Pleasant Street near the Williams Gazebo and Randolph Recreation, Randolph
Open daily Memorial day weekend thru labor day 10am
Hopewell Park Splash Pad in Taunton MA FREE
Hopewell & Hamilton Streets
The Splash Pad at Hopewell Park is on! The 3,200 sq foot play area is a refreshing place to cool off in the heat. It features motion and push-button activated jets of water 
shooting in different directions. This family-friendly Splash Pad is the perfect place for little ones. Opens the Friday before Father’s day
Weir Riverfront Splash Pad in Taunton FREE
Water street next to the Patriot Playground
Just opened in August 2023 The splash pad is open daily from 9:00am to 8:00pm and will remain open through the end of this summer season. It is one of the largest municipal splash pads in Massachusetts. scheduled to open mid June
Nelson Beach Park Plymouth Splash Pad FREE
Memorial day weekend Open Daily 10am to dusk
Nelson Street Waterfront area Plymouth opens Memorial day weekend
Braintree Splash Pad at Watson Park FREE
120 Gordon Rd, Braintree, MA 02184
braintree residents only
Quincy Splash Pads
Kincaid park 322 Water St Quincy
Small water splash pad good for little ones waiting for opening day info
Taffrail Road waiting for opening day info
Canton Splash Pad
199 bolivar street
2026 Splash Pad hours will be 9am-400pm Monday-Friday May 26th-June 2oth . Starting June 29th the splash pad will be open the same times the pool is open. 9-6pm The splash pad is open to residents and non-residents at no cost.
Brockton Spray pad & Pool
manning pool waiting for opening day
Brockton High School, 470 Forest Avenue (next to the skating rink)
Open 7 days per week 1:00-6:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday FREE ADMISSION
Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday $4 per person, $1 for senior citizens
Capron Park Zoo Splash Pad Attleboro FREE WITH ZOO ADMISSION
201 County Street, Attleboro
Boys & girls Club of Marshfield Splash Pad $$$
waiting for 2026 summer info
Cool Down at the Boys & Girls Club Marshfield!
Open morning M-F mornings 8-9 and afternoon 4-6pm
Sat/Sun 12-6pm buy pass online
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Spray Deck Fall River FREE
339 Eastern Ave, Fall River, MA 02723 (Rte. 6)
opens last weekend of June
Neponset Splash Pad Dorchester FREE
Neponset Landing II Spray Deck (unguarded)
Corner of Hill Top St. and Granite St., Dorchester, MA
- Picnic area
- Playground
2024 hours opens May 22nd
Open Daily 8am -8pm
Freetown Splash Pad FREE
Freetown State Forest Spray Deck/Wading Pool
105 Slab Bridge Road, East Freetown, MA 02102
5/25/26 to 9/15/26
10:15am – 5:45pm
Parking available in the lot.
Buzzards Bay Park Splash Pad in Bourne MA
open daily at 11am except for Tuesday
90 Main St Buzzards Bay
Hotel 1620 Plymouth Indoor Splash pad
The Plymouth hotel added in a new splash pad in summer 2023. It has a pool. Day passes currently available
Are splash pads free on the South Shore?
Many South Shore splash pads are completely free, including locations in Randolph, Taunton, Plymouth, and Canton. Some splash pads require admission or residency.
What is the best splash pad for toddlers near Boston?
Imagination Station in Randolph and Nelson Memorial Park in Plymouth are popular choices for toddlers due to their smaller water features and nearby playgrounds.
When do South Shore splash pads open?
Most splash pads open between Memorial Day and mid-June and operate through Labor Day. Hours vary by town.
Are there splash pads near Quincy?
Yes. Quincy offers splash pad locations including Kincaid Park and Snug Harbor.
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