Pennsylvania vs Maryland: which has better splash pads?
Quick answer
Pennsylvania has roughly 28 pads in our directory (~2.2 per million residents) and a 145-day season; Maryland has roughly 12 (~1.9 per million) over 155 days. The better choice depends on your latitude and how long a season you want.
Side by side
- Pennsylvania top metro: Philadelphia. Maryland top metro: Baltimore.
- Season length: Pennsylvania ~145 days/year vs Maryland ~155.
- Pads per million: Pennsylvania 2.2 vs Maryland 1.9.
- Pricing: Pennsylvania is free; Maryland is free.
- Trend signals: Philly DPR converting decommissioned pools to spray decks at scale vs Baltimore equity-program installs concentrated east of I-83.
Verdict
Pennsylvania edges out — roughly 2.2 pads per million vs 1.9 for Maryland.
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