FREE Splash Pads in Oakland County – Reviews, pics, and 2024 info. Beat the heat this summer for FREE. Splash pads and spray parks that offer FREE admission. Waterparks and Sprayparks can be expensive but there are plenty of places to cool off for free.
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Some of these splash pads are decidedly no frills (but get the job done). Others are almost or just as fun as their pay spray park counterparts. All of these Oakland County splash pads are in parks with newer playgrounds & playscapes to add to the fun. You can even pack a lunch for a summer picnic and make a day of it.
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Here is info for the free splash pads in Oakland County… You can click the links for full reviews and pics of the FREE Oakland County spray parks, splash pads and spray parks listed below.
FREE Splash Pads in Oakland County
FREE AUBURN HILLS SPLASH PAD / Oakland County Splash Pads
Splash Pad at Riverside Park (3311 Squirrel Ct, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, 248-370-9353, auburnhills.org)
Recently-built splash pad at Riverside Park located in Downtown Auburn Hills. Not a lot of bells and whistles to this small splash pad but it gets the job done and Riverside Park is a fabulous location. The pad is FREE for residents and non-residents. Review – Pics – Video
Opening Day 2024 – Open Daily 5/25 through Labor Day from 2p-6p
FREE BERKLEY SPLASH PAD / Oakland County Spray Parks
Berkley Splash Pad at Oxford Park (2100 Bacon, Berkley, MI 48072, www.berkleymich.org)
The no-frills (“natural”) almost 1600 sq foot splash pad is FREE to use. The splash pad area is connected via cement walkways to neighborhood sidewalks and Oxford Park’s new, modern playground. Review – Pics
Opening Day 2024 – Open Memorial Day through Labor Day from 11a-8p
FREE FARMINGTON HILLS SPLASH PAD
Splash Pad at Heritage Park (24725 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, MI, 248-536-5617, fhgov.com)
Heritage Park has a large splash pad at the north end of the park near the north shelter / picnic area and playground. Kids are free to run through splash pad when the weather is warm enough. Entry to Heritage Park is FREE and so is the Splash Pad! There is even a nearby “Snack Shack” concession stand with treats for purchase when the “weather permitting” splash pad is open. Review…Pics
Opening Day 2024 – May 24 through September 2 from 10a-8p Daily
FREE FERNDALE SPLASH PAD
Ferndale Splash Pad at Martin Road Park (1615 E Lewiston, Ferndale, MI, 248-544-6767 ext 4, ferndalemi.gov)
Located at Martin Park (south of 9 mile and west of Hilton area). FREE for residents and non-residents and open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Capacity is 280. The water at this splash pad is treated (with chlorine) and recirculated. Features include a few sprayers and a large spinning water bucket.
Review…Pics
Opening Day 2024 – Memorial Day Weekend then 10a-8p-Daily through Labor Day
FREE NOVI SPLASH PAD
Jessica’s Splash Pad at Bosco Fields (47481 W 11 Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48374, www.cityofnovi.org)
A colorful 4,500 square foot play area with numerous spray park features. FREE splash pad for residents and non-residents of Novi and open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Review…Pics
Opening Day 2024 – May 25, 2024 10a-8p Daily through Labor Day
FREE OXFORD / OXFORD TWP SPLASH PAD
KLR Splash Pad at Seymour Lake Park (2795 Seymour Lake Rd, Oxford Twp, MI 48371, 248-628-1720, www.oxparkrec.org)
Now with extended hours and FREE for the first time! The KLR splash pad has geysers, water buckets, water guns, and more. Best of all… It’s enclosed (no lost kids), and very close to restrooms and THE FANTASTIC Kids Kingdom Playground. You can make a day out a visit to KLR Splash pad. This splash pad is no longer staffed. Review – Pics.
Opening Day 2024 – Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10a-8p daily weather permitting
FREE ROCHESTER HILLS SPLASH PAD / FREE Splash Pads in Oakland County
Rochester Hills Splash Pad / Brooklands Plaza (Emmons Rd & Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307)
The RH Splash Pad aka Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad is part of the Auburn Road Project, the 6-mile corridor of Auburn Rd through the City of Rochester Hills. It’s not the biggest splash pad in the county, but it’s modern and nice (and admission is FREE). There are plenty of picnic tables and shade areas very close to the pad so it’s easy to keep an eye on the kids. Review – Pics.
Opening Day 2024 – May 1 through the September 30, 2024 (weather permitting) from 10a-7p daily
Update 6/16/24 – The Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad has been closed until further notice per the City of Rochester Hills
FREE ROYAL OAK SPLASH PAD / FREE Splash Pads in Oakland County
Normandy Oaks Splash Pad (4234 Delemere Blvd, Royal Oak, MI 48067, www.romi.gov)
Operated by the City of Royal Oak and Oakland County Parks. Normandy Park includes a splash pad, large playground, pavilion, sledding hill, trails, nature area, turf soccer fields, and more. Admission to the splash pad is FREE. As far as the FREE local splash pads are concerned, this one has the most features… including a giant water bucket! Another huge perk… the splash area is enclosed. Review – Pics.
Opening Day 2024 – Memorial Day through Labor Day from 9a-9p daily
FREE** WHITE LAKE SPLASH PAD / FREE Splash Pads in Oakland County
Spray n Play Splash Pad and Adventure Park at Indian Springs Metropark (5200 Indian Trail, White Lake, MI 48386, 248-625-6640, www.metroparks.com)
Spray n Play is open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends and is an extension of the large Adventure Playground. Featuring spray cannons, a hill slide, water buckets, and sprayers… Spray and Play is a fun way to cool off when enjoying the rest of Adventure playground. In addition to the splash pad & Spray n Play, kids will enjoy cargo nets, mazes, toddler lot, and climbing wall. Review – Pics.
Opening Day 2024 – May 25, 2024 from 11a-7p through Labor Day Weekend
** Splash Pad is FREE but paid daily or annual vehicle admission is required to access
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