Maryland vs Delaware: which has better splash pads?
Quick answer
Maryland has roughly 12 pads in our directory (~1.9 per million residents) and a 155-day season; Delaware has roughly 4 (~3.9 per million) over 160 days. The better choice depends on your latitude and how long a season you want.
Side by side
- Maryland top metro: Baltimore. Delaware top metro: Wilmington.
- Season length: Maryland ~155 days/year vs Delaware ~160.
- Pads per million: Maryland 1.9 vs Delaware 3.9.
- Pricing: Maryland is free; Delaware is free.
- Trend signals: Baltimore equity-program installs concentrated east of I-83 vs Sussex County beach-town pads doubling as tourist amenities.
Verdict
Delaware edges out — roughly 3.9 pads per million vs 1.9 for Maryland.
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