Splash pads in Parkville, Missouri

English Landing in Parkville is the Missouri-River-town splash that KC northland families treat as a hidden gem. Ground sprays in a fenced playground area, real shade trees, river-trail walking right alongside, and downtown Parkville's farmers market and restaurants two minutes away. Free parking, free entry. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Restrooms in the park building. The river-flooding history means the pad sometimes shuts down after big rains — check Parkville Parks before driving out. Pair with a walk on the river trail and lunch at Parkville Coffeehouse or Stone Canyon Pizza. The vibe is small-town-Missouri summer at its best, 25 minutes north of downtown KC.