Linear water spray
Definition
A long row of low ground jets arranged in a straight line — typically 15–40 feet — that creates a wall of water for kids to run through, distinct from a circular spray pattern centered on a single feature.
Linear water sprays are a signature element of modern splash pad design because they create a 'tunnel of water' kids love to dash through. The line is usually composed of 8–20 individual nozzles on a shared manifold, all firing on the same timer cycle.
Linear sprays serve a flow-control purpose too: they distribute water evenly across a long pad section, preventing the puddling that single-point sprays create. Designers use them to delineate zones (toddler vs. big-kid) without putting up a physical barrier.