Summer is upon us. Beat the summer heat with this guide to local wading pools, splash pads, and more. All are free unless otherwise noted.
Wading Pools
Lakewood Parks*
Wading Pools (for youngsters 3-7 years old) at the following Lakewood Parks will be open Mid- June to early September from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the following days.
- Mayfair Park: Daily
- San Martin Park: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Del Valle Park: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Boyar Park: Tues, Thurs, Sat, and Sun
- Palms Park: Daily
- Bloomfield Park: Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sun
In addition to the above, wading pool Wednesdays pools at Del Valle, Mayfair, Palms and San Martin parks are typically open from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings from late June to late August.
*For more information call (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408 or view the aquatics flyer here.
Ruth R. Caruthers Park, Bellflower
Open Monday-Friday 10:30-am - 6:00pm, Sat - Sun: 10:30am - 5:00pm. for children ages 8 years & under. All children must wear swimsuits, no exceptions. No lifeguard on duty at this park.
Splash Pads
Liberty Park, Cerritos
Open from 10am-4pm daily
Cerritos Park East, Cerritos
Open from 1pm-4pm daily
Westgate Park, Cerritos
In the past, the spray pool has been open 1-4pm during the summer.
Central Park, Stanton
Open 12pm-5pm every day between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Harry M. Dotson Park, Stanton
Monday - Sunday 12-5 p.m.
The water play area operates from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Atlantis Park, Garden Grove
Cost: $2 per child or adult / 2 and under 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.
Sigler Park, Westminster
Weekends: May 24th - June 8th from 12pm - 5pm
Daily: June 14th - Sept. 1st from 12pm - 5pm
Note: Splash Pad shuts off 15 minutes before closing time.
Long Beach Towne Center, Long Beach
Spray pad and fountain in front of the movie theater.
September – April: noon - 5:00 PM
May – August: 10:00 AM -7:00 PM
Currently closed for maintenance. Will re-open Tuesday, June 6th.
Lemon Park, Fullerton
May 31 through August 7 (Open daily): 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
August 8 through September 25 (weekends only): 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
Amelia Mayberry Park, Whittier
May 1 through October 15 (Open daily): 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
October 16 through April 30 (weekends) 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wading Beaches
Marine Park (aka Mother’s Beach), Long Beach
5839 E Appian Way
Shallow swimming area, no waves, and lifeguard supervision during peak times
Alamitos Bay Beach, Long Beach
Bay Shore Ave and E Division St
No waves, lifeguard supervision during peak times, shallow swimming area. Bay Shore Ave is closed to vehicle traffic during the summer, making the area a safe place for children.
Playgrounds with water and mud
Huntington Central Park - Adventure Playground, Huntington Beach
Cost: $3.00 per child. Adults 16 and older free. Cash only
Recommended for ages 5-12. Closed toed shoes required for ALL visitors
Open from June 19 - August 18, 2017.
10am - 4pm, Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays and July 4th. All play ends at 3:40 pm.
Irvine Adventure Playground, Irvine
March-October. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (daily)
November-February. 10 a.m. - dusk (daily)
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Please note that the hours and days of operation may change due to weather, maintenance and other issues. If you can, I recommend you call the parks offices beforehand.
