Wave-down feature
Definition
A gentle pour-spout or scupper at toddler height — typically 2–3 feet tall — that releases a slow curtain of water suitable for kids who do not yet tolerate spray jets.
Wave-down features are the gateway splash pad experience for many 1–2 year olds. The water exits as a slow predictable stream, kids can stand at the edge and reach in without getting hit in the face, and the audio level is low.
Common in toddler zones at modern splash pads and standard at indoor sensory-friendly installations. Often paired with a small basin so kids can splash with hands and pour cups.