Temperatures will soon be soaring and we all could use a fun, inexpensive way to cool off and enjoy time together. We're lucky to have several splash pads and public pools within a short drive of anywhere in the county! Be sure to take along towels, sunscreen, flip flops or water shoes, and sunglasses. If you're planning to stay more than 30 minutes, consider bringing snacks and water bottles (but check site-specific rules regarding outside food first).
Avon
Murphy Aquatic Park (753 South CR 625 East) opens for the season on May 27! The facility has a wave pool, open recreational swimming, water slides, a toddler zone, cabana rentals, concessions, a bathhouse and a large central play feature. It also includes an innovative ADA accessible water playground, featuring 48 spray features and a super-splasher! A special sensory swim experience is available every Tuesday from 9-11am May 30-July 18. Find more information here.
The FREE splash pad at Washington Township Park opens on May 28 through Labor Day! There are plenty of places to sit in the shade, and is a popular hot-day activity for kids of all ages. Find out more about it here.
Danville
The Gill Family Aquatic Center (450 Leedy St.) opens Saturday, May 27 until August 8. It features a zero depth entry, lazy river, vortex, water slides, and a splash pad. Admission is $5/resident, $7/non-resident. Membership information can be found here.
Brownsburg
The Watermill Splash Pad at Williams Park (940 S. Locust Ln.) opens on Saturday, May 27! Open daily, 10am-8:30pm through September 23. This FREE splash pad is friendly for all ages and features a 32-gallon downpour! Small playground immediately nearby, with the larger Blast Off Playground a short walk away. Also check out the park's nature trails and playing fields!
Plainfield
The Splash Island Outdoor Water Park (651 Vestal Rd.) opens Friday, May 26 through Labor Day. The water park features more than 4 acres of fun, including a zero-entry area for little ones, and water slides, ropes and water guns, and balancing obstacles for older visitors. Check out pass types and admission fees, as well as daily hours here.
The Hummel Park Splash Pad (1500 South Center) opens around Memorial Day Weekend and is open daily from 10am-7pm. It's FREE fun! Check out splash pad rules here.
