Wading Pools, Cool Spots, & Splash Pads

Cool off with Milwaukee Recreation this summer! Through our summer playgrounds program, Milwaukee Recreation staff offer supervised water play opportunities for youth. See the summer 2025 site list for Wading Pools, Cool Spots, and Splash Pads below

Wading Pools

Sites are open for children ages 8 and under. Sites will open on June 23, 2025.

Cool Spots

A Cool Spot is available at the below playfield, and are standard garden hoses and sprinklers that are run out of the fieldhouse. Staff at our Cool Spot sites can turn the water on or off at the request of a parent or child.

Splash Pads

Splash Pads are a safe and exciting way to cool off during the summer! Splash pads spray water from in-ground fixtures to help kids beat the heat. All splash pads are set up on a timer to help reduce water waste. Open to ages 6-17.

Splash Pads can be turned on and off by the user from Sunday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., from early June through Labor Day Weekend.