Beat the heat this summer at a Parks & Rec sprayground!
Did you know Philadelphia Parks & Recreation has more than 90 spraygrounds and spray features? Some Parks & Rec sites are home to a single sprinkler, spray jet, or mister. These can help children cool down on a hot day. Other sites include water play areas called spraygrounds.
Spraygrounds will close for the 2021 season on Labor Day, September 6, 2021.
What’s a spraygound?
Spraygrounds are also known as “splash parks” or “splash pads.” They are a recreational play space designed for interactive water play. Spraygrounds have little to no standing water. They allow children to run around and play in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.
A sprayground’s brightly-colored equipment may include:
- Geysers.
- Bubblers.
- Misters.
- Water tunnels.
- Spray rings.
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What to Bring
- Sunscreen or t-shirt (not all spraygrounds have shaded areas).
- Sandals or water shoes.
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Towel and dry clothes. Please wear dry clothing on the dry play areas to prevent slippery conditions.
- Toys.
When to Go
Parks & Rec’s 94 sprinklers, spraygrounds, and splash pads will:
- Open for the season on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
- Operate seven days a week between Memorial Day and Labor Day, weather dependent.
Please check with your recreation center or playground for the exact hours of operation.
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The Rebuild Initiative is fixing or replacing many Parks & Rec spray features. Some recent projects include:
- Carmella Playground
Carmella A. DiTizio Playground—2100 Wakeling St., Philadelphia, PA, 19124
- Capitolo Playground
Dr. Nicola Capitolo Playground—900 Federal St., Philadelphia, PA, 19147
- Granahan Playground
William T. Granahan Playground—338-50 N. 65th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19151
- Hayes Playground
Officer Robert Hayes Memorial Playground—9850 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19115
- McCreesh Playground
John J. McCreesh, Sr. Playground6744 Regent St., Philadelphia, PA, 19142
- Roosevelt Playground
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Playground—6455 Walker St., Philadelphia, PA, 19135
- Tomlinson & Gifford Playground
Tomlinson & Gifford Playground—575 Tomlinson Rd., Philadelphia, PA, 19116
Coming soon
New spraygrounds will open soon at:
- Columbus Square
1200 Wharton St., Philadelphia, PA, 19147
- Miles Mack Playground
732-66 N. 36th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Parks & Rec's map-based Finder app includes on site information, hours of operations, and more.