Nozzle pattern
Definition
The shape and dispersion profile of water exiting a splash pad jet — fan, jet, mist, dome, geyser — chosen to match the feature's intended play experience.
Nozzle patterns are how a splash pad designer turns plumbing into play. A geyser sends a tall narrow column; a fan creates a wide low fountain; a dome makes a walk-through bubble; a mist softens for toddlers. Each nozzle pattern requires a specific orifice and pressure.
Replacement nozzles are a common maintenance item — kids stuff them with sticks, sunscreen clogs them, and brass orifices wear over years. A pad full of dribbling features often just needs a fresh set of nozzles.