Water table feature
Definition
A waist-high interactive splash element — distinct from a backyard plastic water table — with troughs, dams, wheels and pour spouts for hands-on water play.
Water-table features at modern splash pads are inclusive-design favorites because they let kids in wheelchairs play at the same level as standing kids. Children control the flow with hand-operated valves, dams and paddle wheels.
These features use far less water than ground sprays and are the go-to for sensory-friendly and ADA-focused designs. Often paired with companion seating and shade.