Ohio vs Texas: which has better splash pads?
Quick answer
Ohio has roughly 49 pads in our directory (~4.2 per million residents) and a 150-day season; Texas has roughly 68 (~2.2 per million) over 260 days. The better choice depends on your latitude and how long a season you want.
Side by side
- Ohio top metro: Cleveland. Texas top metro: Houston.
- Season length: Ohio ~150 days/year vs Texas ~260.
- Pads per million: Ohio 4.2 vs Texas 2.2.
- Pricing: Ohio is free; Texas is free.
- Trend signals: Equity-prioritized installs across Cleveland, Toledo, and Dayton vs TCEQ Stage 3-4 drought rules accelerating recirculation retrofits.
Verdict
Ohio edges out — roughly 4.2 pads per million vs 2.2 for Texas.
Browse all verified pads in Ohio.
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