Looking for places to cool down this summer? We are pleased to provide our readers with a guide to water fun at popular splash pads, public pools and lakes around the metro—and beyond! Check out our readers’ favorite places for water fun and our guide to swimming lessons in the metro.
Today’s forecast not looking favorable for fun in the sun or want to skip the sunscreen entirely? Check our list of indoor pools so you can enjoy water fun no matter the weather.
[Editor’s Note: This is a working list last updated on March 29, 2024, so please check back often for additions and updates. Know of a great place that is not included here? Send us an email and we might include it!]
Local Splash Pads and Spray Parks: (Most are open from Memorial to Labor Day)
Choctaw
Alexis Clark Water Park
NE 10th and Indian Meridian Avenue, Choctaw
Located at the eastern edge of Bouse Park, this FREE spray park has refilling water buckets, spray fountains and a water rainbow.
Barrel Springs Splash Pad
corner of Main Street and Gilbert, Choctaw
Features various fountains that spray from the ground and covered picnic tables.
Edmond
Barnett Field Splash Pad
Kelley & 1st St, Edmond
Features spray, dump and walk-thru fountains as well as shade structures. Open through Labor Day Weekend.
Ted Anderson Park Splash Pad
2405 S. Rankin St, Edmond
The newly renovated splash pad has a variety of interactive water features and covered picnic tables. Open through Labor Day Weekend.
Harrah
Harrah Heritage Park
1374 N Church Ave, Harrah
Features a large splash pad, walking trails, basketball courts, two playgrounds, a fishing pond and the Splash Pad Grill.
Oklahoma City
Children’s Zoo Water Stream at the Oklahoma City Zoo
2101 NE 50th St, OKC – 405-424-3344
A natural splash space for children complete with a waterfall, Chilean flamingos frolicking nearby and a koi fish pond.
Frontier City’s Wild West Water Works
11501 N I-35 Service Road, OKC – 405-478-2140
The largest water activity structure in Oklahoma with over 198 ways to get wet, eight colorful slides, a 1,000 gallon tipping bucket, spacious lounging deck, changing facilities, showers and more.
Myriad Gardens Thunder Fountain & Seasonal Plaza
301 W. Reno, OKC – 405-445-7080
Thunder Fountain near the Children’s Garden is a unique water structure that combines water play with sound and lighting effects. Seasonal Plaza next to the restaurant area features spray fountains and a reflection pools kids can splash in. NOTE: Disposable swim pants are required while in water areas. Water features’ season is May through September.
Scissortail Park Children’s Playground Water Fountains
Voted the best splash pad (2023) in the United States by USA Today readers!
415 S Robinson Ave – 405-445-6277
The fountains are adjacent to the Children’s Playground, which is open from dawn until dusk each day. The fountains take on the shape of a kid-size river, perfect for splashy around on a hot day.
OKC Parks & Recreation Spraygrounds
- Douglass Park, 901 Frederick Douglass Ave
- EB Jeffrey Park, 4432 NW 16
- Harvest Hills Park, 8235 NW 104th
- Lippert Park, 550 S Shartel Ave
- Macklanburg Park, 11700 N Stratford
- McCracken Park, 425 SE 64
- McKinley Park, 1300 N. McKinley Ave.
- Melrose Park, NW 5th and Council
- Memorial Park, 3600 N Classen
- Minnis Lakeview Park, 12518 NE 36th
- North Highland Park, 301 NW 81st
- Reed Park, 1217 N May
- Schilling Park, 537 SE 25
- Sellers Park, SW 82nd and Villa
- Taylor Park, 1113 SW 70
- Wiley Post Park, 2021 S Robinson Ave
- Youngs Park, SW 44 & Young
Open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Wiley Post Park Sprayground
2021 S Robinson, OKC
Pirate-themed FREE splash ground with views of the Oklahoma River and trails. Open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Midwest City
Lions Park Splash Pad
2201 S Midwest Blvd, Midwest City
Features spray jets, fountains and more. Open 10 a.m. – Dusk, Memorial Day – Labor Day
Moore
Little River Park Splash Pad
801 SW 10th St, Moore
Features slides, spray jets, dump buckets and more. Playground, shaded picnic tables and restrooms nearby.
Apple Valley Park Splash Pad
4401 Melrose Dr, Moore
Features a splash pad, playground and restroom.
Parmele Park Splash Pad
1308 N Janeway Ave, Moore
Features a jungle theme water play area, picnic tables, playground, restrooms and walking path.
Fairmoore Park Splash Pad
Features a rocket ship themed water play area, picnic tables, playground, restrooms and walking path.
Westmoore Trails Park
Features a firefighter theme water play area, picnic tables, playground, restrooms and walking path.
Norman
The Splash Pad at Colonial Estate Park
1641 E Lindsey Ave, Norman – 405-366-5472
Features a water play area and shaded seating tables. No restrooms available on site. Splash pads are open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
The Splash Pad at Andrews Park
201 W Daws, Norman – 405-366-5472
This FREE splash park offers sprinklers, buckets of water and a water rainbow. Splash pads are open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
Piedmont
Piedmont Community Park & Splash Pad
130 Gooder Simpson Blvd, Piedmont – 405-373-2000
Features gusher geysers, a bucket dump and water tower all set up to look like Old Town Piedmont. Splash Pad is open from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
The Village
Duffner Park
2731 Winston Rd, The Village
Features a Love’s dump bucket, spray fountains and more.
Yukon
Sunrise Park Splashpad
550 S Yukon Parkway
Features water cannons, buckets, ground geysers and more.
Local Pools and Swimming Lakes:
Edmond
Pelican Bay Aquatic Center
1034 S Bryant, Edmond – 216-7649
Features a climbing wall, a current channel, lap pool, water slides and more.
Lake Arcadia
9000 E. 2nd, Arcadia – 405-216-7470
Facilities include picnicking, camping, swimming, water skiing, boating, fishing, hiking, disc golf and an equestrian trail. Cost for each vehicle (limit 5 passengers) is $6 weekday, $7 weekend. NOTE: Those under age 13 must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device of proper size and fit when in the water.
Oklahoma City
OKC Community Pools
Northeast Pool, 1300 NE 33rd St
Woodson Pool, 3405 S May Ave
Both pools are open to the public for six weeks in the summer. Pool size and amenities vary.
Foster Indoor Pool, 614 NE 4th St (open year-round)
Earlywine Aquatic Center
SW 119 & May, OKC – 405-297-1418
Tube & plunge slides, tumble buckets, swimming lanes and interactive water toys and spray fountains. Open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
Will Rogers Family Aquatic Center
3201 N Grand Blvd, OKC – 405-297-1451
Zero-depth entry areas, a dual-flume plunge slide, interactive sprayground and multiple in-pool water toys and more. Open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
Hurricane Harbor
3908 West Reno, OKC – 405-943-9687
Water theme park with water slides of all sizes, kiddie pool, a lazy river, spray ground area, and raft rides.
Lost Lakes Adventure Park
3501 NE 10th, OKC – 405-702-4040
Features a wakeboard cable park, giant inflatable water playground, and restaurant.
Midwest City
Reno Swim and Slide
101 S. Douglas Blvd., Midwest City – 405-739-1288
Kiddie pool, zero-depth beach entry, diving boards, slides, a climbing wall and sprinklers.
Moore
The Station at Central Park Aquatic Center
700 S. Broadway, Moore 405-793-5090
Features a lazy river, two large slides, child wading pool with slide, spill tower, and spray features, lap lanes, diving area, family slide, aquatic climbing wall, water basketball goal, floatables, log roll and more.
Mustang
City of Mustang Aquatics Center
1201 N Mustang Road, Mustang – 405-376-9049
The center has interactive water-play structures, zero beach entry, a water slide and lap area for fitness swimming, water games, and swimming lessons.
Norman
Westwood Family Aquatic Center
2400 Westport Dr, Norman – 405-329-5422
Features a lap pool, family slide and other water slides, lazy river, toddler play features, dump buckets and more.
Yukon
City Splash
2200 S. Holly Ave, Yukon
City Splash offers water aerobics, scuba diving, a wading pool, water slide, low drive and a concession stand.
Kimbell Bay
525 S 7th St, Yukon
Features include a water slide, wading pool, low drive and concession stand.
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