Bucket dump
Definition
A large overhead bucket that fills with water and tips to dump 5–50 gallons on kids waiting below, usually on a 30–90 second cycle.
Bucket dumps are the signature 'big-kid' feature at most spray parks and larger splash pads. The slow fill builds suspense; the dump is loud and dramatic. Crowd-favorite at every park that has one.
Not all kids enjoy bucket dumps — younger toddlers can be scared by the splash and noise. Look for a separate toddler zone away from the dump.