Splash pad season calendar

Question 1

When do splash pads open in the Sun Belt (extended)?

Accepted Answer

Sun Belt (extended) splash pads typically open April 1 and close October 31. Some pads run year-round in southern Florida and Phoenix. States: Florida, Texas, Arizona, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina.

Question 2

When do splash pads open in the Mid-Atlantic & Upper South?

Accepted Answer

Mid-Atlantic & Upper South splash pads typically open May 1 and close October 1. Memorial Day → end of September is peak. States: North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, Oklahoma.

Question 3

When do splash pads open in the Midwest & Northeast (standard)?

Accepted Answer

Midwest & Northeast (standard) splash pads typically open Memorial Day weekend (late May) and close Labor Day (early September). The classic 100-day splash pad season. States: Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota.

Question 4

When do splash pads open in the West Coast?

Accepted Answer

West Coast splash pads typically open Mid-May and close Late September. California extends into October in southern counties. States: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington.

Question 5

When do splash pads open in the Mountain & Northern Plains?

Accepted Answer

Mountain & Northern Plains splash pads typically open Late May / Early June and close Labor Day. High-altitude pads close on cool evenings — bring a towel. States: Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas.

Question 6

When do splash pads open in the New England (short season)?

Accepted Answer

New England (short season) splash pads typically open Mid-June and close Labor Day. Short, sweet, cold-snap-prone. States: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island.

Question 7

When do splash pads open in the Pacific & non-contiguous?

Accepted Answer

Pacific & non-contiguous splash pads typically open Hawaii: year-round · Alaska: late June and close Hawaii: year-round · Alaska: mid-August. Alaska's window is tight — plan for July. States: Hawaii, Alaska.