Hubbard Park Splash

Battery Park is the Burlington downtown family spot with Lake Champlain views that turn pink at sunset. The splash feature sits at the cliff edge of the park with the Adirondacks across the water and the Spirit of Ethan Allen cruise boat coming in and out. Burlington Parks runs the spray mid-June through Labor Day, daytime only, with the 70F threshold. It is free, with metered parking on Pearl Street, public restrooms, and Church Street Marketplace's food and ice cream is a five-minute walk uphill. October foliage with the lake and the Adirondack peaks is a Vermont postcard, even though the spray will be off by then.

Leddy Park is the Burlington north-end family anchor: Lake Champlain beach, splash pad, playground, ball fields, ice arena, and the Burlington Bike Path running through. Burlington Parks runs the spray late June through Labor Day, daytime only, with the standard 70F minimum. It is free, with abundant parking, restrooms at the beach house, and lifeguarded lake swimming. The bike path north toward Colchester is a great family ride. Pack water shoes for the rocky beach, and end the day with creemees (Vermont soft-serve) at the Beach Road stands. Easy access from North Avenue.

North Beach is the Burlington summer family staple: a real Lake Champlain beach with lifeguards, plus a splash pad and playground for the kids who burn out on sand. Burlington Parks runs the spray late June through Labor Day, daytime only, with the 70F+ activation. There is a small parking fee for nonresidents in summer (typically $5-10), restrooms at the bathhouse, and the campground next door means picnic tables are everywhere. The Burlington Bike Path runs right past for an easy car-free arrival from downtown. Bring water shoes for the rocky shoreline. October foliage with lake views is your fall return.

Waterfront Park is the Burlington downtown lakefront play and the splash feature is the family magnet on a 90F afternoon. The park stretches along the Lake Champlain shore with the ECHO science center, the boathouse, and the Burlington Bike Path all interconnected. Burlington Parks runs the spray mid-June through Labor Day, daytime only, with the standard 70F minimum. It is free, with metered parking on College Street, public restrooms, and Church Street Marketplace is a five-minute walk for ice cream at Ben & Jerry's. October foliage with the lake and the Adirondacks is destination-worthy on its own.

Battery Park is the Burlington downtown family spot with Lake Champlain views that turn pink at sunset. The splash feature sits at the cliff edge of the park with the Adirondacks across the water and the Spirit of Ethan Allen cruise boat coming in and out. Burlington Parks runs the spray mid-June through Labor Day, daytime only, with the 70F threshold. It is free, with metered parking on Pearl Street, public restrooms, and Church Street Marketplace's food and ice cream is a five-minute walk uphill. October foliage with the lake and the Adirondack peaks is a Vermont postcard, even though the spray will be off by then.

Leddy Park is the Burlington north-end family anchor: Lake Champlain beach, splash pad, playground, ball fields, ice arena, and the Burlington Bike Path running through. Burlington Parks runs the spray late June through Labor Day, daytime only, with the standard 70F minimum. It is free, with abundant parking, restrooms at the beach house, and lifeguarded lake swimming. The bike path north toward Colchester is a great family ride. Pack water shoes for the rocky beach, and end the day with creemees (Vermont soft-serve) at the Beach Road stands. Easy access from North Avenue.

Deering Oaks is Portland's downtown park and the splash pad is the city's best free summer cool-down. The pad sits near the historic duck pond, the playground, and the Saturday farmers market lawn. Portland Parks runs the spray late June through Labor Day, daytime only, with the typical 70F+ activation. It is free, with street parking on Park Avenue, basic restrooms, and the Old Port restaurants are a 10-minute walk south for the post-splash lobster roll. October foliage in the oak canopy is destination-worthy even when the spray closes. Stroller-easy paths and easy access from I-295 exit 6.

Library Park sits in the heart of historic Bath, Maine's shipbuilding capital, with the Patten Free Library next door for the rainy-day pivot and the Kennebec River two blocks east. The splash feature is small but well-loved by Midcoast families, with the playground steps away. Bath Parks runs the spray late June through Labor Day, daytime, with the 70F minimum to activate. It is free, with metered parking on Front Street, restrooms at the library, and downtown Bath's cafes (Cafe Creme, Mae's) are a five-minute walk. The Maine Maritime Museum is a 10-minute drive south for the bigger family day. October foliage along the river is your return trip.