Splash pads in Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Davis Park sits in Jacksonville Beach a short walk from the sand, and the splash pad is the no-stress alternative on days when the surf is rough or the kids aren't in a beach mood. Ground sprays are toddler-friendly, the playground is shaded, and pavilions ring the lawn. Free parking, clean restrooms. Year-round operation, but ocean storms and hurricanes shutter the entire beachside fast — check Jax Beach alerts June through November. Best on weekday mornings before the after-school rush. Pair with a sandy walk to the Beaches Town Center for ice cream. The Beaches' best free backup.