Maryland vs New Jersey: 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; New Jersey has roughly 16 (~1.7 per million) over 145 days. The better choice depends on your latitude and how long a season you want.
Side by side
- Maryland top metro: Baltimore. New Jersey top metro: Newark.
- Season length: Maryland ~155 days/year vs New Jersey ~145.
- Pads per million: Maryland 1.9 vs New Jersey 1.7.
- Pricing: Maryland is free; New Jersey is small fee.
- Trend signals: Baltimore equity-program installs concentrated east of I-83 vs Shore-county pads more likely to charge small fees ($2-$5).
Verdict
Maryland edges out — roughly 1.9 pads per million vs 1.7 for New Jersey.
Browse all verified pads in Maryland.
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