Splash pads in Salem, Massachusetts

Salem Willows is the North Shore's old-school amusement park boardwalk, and the spray feature is the perfect cool-off between arcade tokens and chop suey sandwiches at the legendary Willows Casino. The pad runs roughly mid-June through Labor Day, daytime hours, and the harbor breeze keeps it usable even on the warmer days. Free parking can be tight on July weekends, so come before 11. Restrooms in the pavilion, the carousel is steps away, and you are 90 seconds from the kid-favorite popcorn stand. October foliage with a Salem-witch detour is its own bonus visit, even though the spray is off.