Splash pads in Edina, Minnesota

Centennial Lakes in Edina is the Twin Cities' most polished splash-and-park combo — manicured pond, paddle boats, a splash pad with ground sprays, and the surrounding shopping at Centennial Lakes Plaza for a parents' coffee break. The water area is sized for toddlers through early elementary, with city-of-Edina-clean restrooms and shade structures. Free parking in the plaza ramp. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, mid-morning through early evening. Closed during thunderstorms and on the rare 50-degree June days that Minnesota throws at you. Pair with mini-golf or a paddle-boat rental. Walk to a coffee shop for an iced latte while the kids dry off. Suburban-MN summer at its best.