Home / Q&A / regulations•1 questionsSplash pad Q&A: regulationsEvery question tagged regulations across our Q&A library.← Back to all Q&ABank 3 (1)Why do some splash pads ban pets?Public health codes treat splash pads as aquatic venues with strict water-quality rules. Dogs can shed Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and bacteria into recirculated water, posing risks to kids who often swallow spray. Bans protect the water system and sanitation certification, not just preference.