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2023 Splash Pad Fun in Seminole County!

By Dawn Pronko, Publisher of Macaroni Kid Seminole May 1, 2023


2023 Seminole County Splash Pads

Splash pads are now open everywhere. Grab the kids, sunscreen, and some towels, and cool off at these local splash pads.

Splash Pad at Trailblazer Park (Lake Mary)

Hours: 10 AM-4 PM

Dates:

Spring Break Dates: 
March 10, 2023 - March 19, 2023

Spring Extended Weekends (Friday - Sunday ONLY): 
March 24, 2023  - May 28, 2023

Summer ALL WEEK (daily): 
May 39, 2023 - August 6, 2023

Summer Extended Weekends (Friday - Sunday ONLY): 
August 11, 2023 - October 15, 2023

Address: 550 Rantoul Lane, Lake Mary

Cost: The Splash Pad is welcome to all! There are no fees for the public use of the splash pad; however, all GROUPS (Summer Camps, Daycares, etc) will need to reserve their dates/times in advance. The group fee must be paid in full prior to the rental.

GROUP Fee: $2 per person (anyone who enters the Splash Pad area will be required to pay Daily Fee)

For more information, click here.


Larry A. Dale Aquatic Center (Sanford)

Hours: 

August-May
Monday - Friday, 5 - 7:30 PM
Saturday, 9 AM - 6 PM
Sunday, 12 PM - 6 PM

June-July
Monday - Friday, Noon - 5 PM
Saturday, 9 AM - 6 PM
Sunday, 12 PM - 6 PM

Address: 2703 Ridgewood Avenue, Sanford

Cost: Daily  Fee- Adult $3; Child $1. 3 Month Pass - $40 Single - $90 Family. Annual Pass - $100 Single - $220 Family. The pool is closed on observed holidays and on most school holidays.

For more information, click here.     


Wirz Park Pool (Casselberry)

Wirz Pool will open Sat., May 29, 2023

Hours: Wirz Park Pool will open daily from 10 AM to 4 PM 

Address: 806 Mark David Blvd, Casselberry

Cost: Call for pricing.  

For more information, click here.


FT. Mellon Park Splash Pad (Sanford)

Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM, Sunday: 12 PM - 6 PM

Group Days: Tuesday and Thursday: 10 AM - 2 PM. Groups must register and pay in advance at Parks and Grounds Operations Office (Monday - Thursday).

Season: Weekends - March through October (in March and October, only open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Everyday - April through September.

Address: 600 East 1st St., Sanford 

Cost: $2 per person. Free B Friday's: Free the 1st Friday of every month, from 11 AM-8 PM.

For more information, click here.


Wharton-Smith Splash Ground at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens (Sanford)

The Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground features streams, sprinklers, and sprays creating a cool oasis inside the Central Florida Zoo. With water features including an octopus, lobster, sea turtle, raining trees, and a bucket dump, it’s the perfect place for kids of all ages to splash around on those hot summer days. The Tropical Splash Ground is included in your regular Zoo admission.

Hours: Open daily until 4:00 PM (weather permitting) *Notice - While the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground is open all year, if the temperate is 60 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, the Splash Ground will be closed for the day. 

Address: 3755 NW Hwy 17-92, Sanford

Cost: Included with zoo admission. See website for details.


Center Lake Park Splash Pad (Oviedo)

Hours: 9 AM-9 PM (If the high for the day will not surpass 70 degrees, according to the National Weather Service, the splash pad will not be turned on.)

Address: 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo

Cost: See website here.


Splash Zone at the Aquatic Facility (Oviedo)

Hours: 
FROM APRIL 30TH THROUGH MAY 30TH:
ONLY OPEN ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS:
(THREE SESSIONS):

12 PM-2 PM
2 PM-4 PM
4 PM-6 PM
MAY 31ST UNTIL SEPTEMBER
OPEN WEEKDAYS:

12 PM-4 PM

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS:
(THREE SESSIONS)

12 PM-2 PM
2 PM-4 PM
4 PM-6 PM

Address: 148 Oviedo Blvd, Oviedo

Cost: Residents: $5/person. Resident, Non-members: $7/person. Non-resident, Members: $7/person. Non-residents, Non-members: $9/person. See website here.


Big Kahuna Pool at the Aquatic Facility (Oviedo)

Dates: APRIL 17, 2023 - MAY 28, 2023 

See website for more information.


Torcaso and Trotwood Park Splash Pads (Winter Springs)

Beat the summer heat at the Winter Springs Splash Playgrounds! The Splash Playgrounds are open each year from April through October and are located at Torcaso and Trotwood Parks. Please supervise all children when using the splash playground. Water shoes are encouraged.

Hours: Spring - April 1 - May 30: Daily - 10 AM - 4 PM (Weather Permitted)

Summer - May 31- September 5 Daily - 10 AM - 7 PM (Weather Permitted)

Fall - September 6 - October 31: Daily - 10 AM - 4 PM (Weather Permitted)

Address: Torcaso and Trotwood Parks

For more information, click here.


**All information/pricing is subject to change. Parks might be closed due to maintenance or weather issues; so please check before heading out.