Splash pad capacity
Definition
The maximum number of users a splash pad is designed to safely accommodate at once, usually expressed as users per square foot or a posted hard cap.
Most splash pads have a designed capacity around one user per 25–35 sq ft. A 1,000 sq ft pad therefore handles 30–40 kids before overcrowding becomes a slip-and-fall and supervision problem.
Free municipal pads almost never enforce capacity limits. Paid or staffed pads often do, especially on peak summer Saturdays — arrive before 11am to avoid waiting.