50+ Splash Pads, Spray Parks and Outdoor Pools in Metro Detroit

Find out who is open for 2021: over 50 splash pad, outdoor water parks, pools as well as spray park locations in Metro Detroit.

From Memorial Day until Labor Day, we are soaking up every moment of warm summer rays we can at the local splash pad. Although we have just 14 weeks to enjoy summer fun in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, and Washtenaw Counties, we play to make the most of every summer day.  We’ve compiled a list of all the Metro Detroit splash pads & spray parks, which, at this time, totals over 50.

2021 New Metro Detroit Splash Pads

If you are looking for a new experience, then check out one of these four new splash pads in Metro Detroit.

Oxford Merchants Park – Berkley
Rochester Hills Splash Pad at Emmons Plaza
Normandy Oaks Splash Pad in Royal Oak
Lily Pad Springs in West Bloomfield

Oakland County Splash Pads

Auburn Hills Splash Pad

Riverside Park
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
Riverside Park rests on the banks of the Clinton River in the Village Center area of Auburn Hills and offers a river path, play structure with swings, a canoe launch and also a covered picnic shelter that can be reserved in season.  Barbecue grills together with picnic tables are available in season. Additionally, a heated restroom is open year-round.
2021: The splash pad opens on May 29, 2021, through Labor Day.
It will be open from 2-6 p.m. daily.
Address: 3311 Squirrel Ct. Auburn & Squirrel.
Cost: 2021 update: the cost is free for everyone this summer.

Berkley Splash Pad

Oxford Merchants Park
New Splash Pad for 2021
This 6.7 acre park features a 1,600 square foot natural splash pad area, walkways, play structures as well as universally designed family restrooms.
Address: 2100 Bacon Ave, Berkley Mi. 48072
Cost: Free

Brighton Waterpark

Jump Island Inflatable Waterpark in Brighton
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
Jump Island is an inflatable park on the lake. They offer slides, a rock wall and also a blast pad.
Address: 6140 Bishop Lake Road, Brighton, MI 48116
 http://www.jumpislandmi.com/
Cost: See Website.

Clarkston Splash Pad

Renee Przbylski Memorial Spray Park at Clintonwood – Clarkston 
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
The Spray Park at Clintonwood is 3,200 sq ft. Designed by Raindrop, Inc. it has a variety of above and also below water features.
Address: Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Road, Clarkston
2020 Hours: Daily 11 am – 7 pm
Cost: $2 per splasher, 18+ free
website 

Farmington Hills Splash Pad

Heritage Park – Farmington Hills
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
25099 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
The Heritage Park Splash Pad provides guests with many different water features. The features include fountains, buckets, sprayers as well as a few water guns. The park also hosts covered pavilions, a playground, walking trails, nature center, restrooms, and even a snack shack.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free

Madison Heights Waterpark

Red Oaks Waterpark – Madison Heights
2021 Season Updated 6/22/2021 – Opens June 23rd, 2021

💦💦💦 GREAT NEWS 💦💦💦
Red Oaks Waterpark is scheduled to reopen 6/23/2021 featuring a NEW Children’s SPLASH PAD!!!

The new Splash Pad features 52 interactive water features, including a water play climber with slides and a dumping bucket. The zero-depth attraction offers 160 ’x 105’ of play area with a new adjacent shade structure. Additionally, a family restroom has been added adjacent to the splash pad.

Also new this year, tickets will be available for purchase at OaklandCountyParks.com. Entry to Red Oaks Waterpark will be $17/person/online; $20/person on site.

Red Oaks will be open June 23-27 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. The waterpark will be closed June 28-29. From June 30-late August, the waterpark will be open 11 a.m.-6 p.m., seven days a week.

Kids enjoy the Soak Station, children’s water playground with 68 features. These include water jets, curtains and slides, plus bubbler jets together with a six-foot tipping bucket. Please note that children must be 56″ or shorter and be accompanied by an adult. The Spray & Play is a water play area for toddlers, with 15 water jets as well as bubblers at zero depth.
1455 East 13 Mile Road Madison Heights, MI  48071
Cost: Click here for the current Fees for Red Oaks Waterpark

Milford Splash Pad

Kensington Metropark’s Splash ’n’ Blast – Milford
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
http://www.metroparks.com/Water-Facilities
Find the ultimate relief from the warm, summer sun together with loads of fun for the entire family at Kensington Metropark’s Splash ’n’ Blast. Coast down two, 250-foot twisted waterslides or romp through the spray ground with palm trees, serpents as well as cannons that spray water.
2240 W. Buno Road Milford, MI 48380
Cost: See fee schedule on their website: http://www.metroparks.com/Water-Facilities

Oak Park Pool

Municipal Pool in Oak Park
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
Opens 6/21/2021
24198 Church St, Oak Park, MI 48237
Cost: See fee schedule on their website
Website

Oxford Splash Pad

KLR Splash Pad Pavillion 
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
Seymore Lake Township Park – Oxford 2795 Seymour Lake Road (west of M-24)
This splash pad offers several water features including sprayers from the ground and also overhead. Children can enjoy water guns as well as the fun buckets that dump water every few seconds.
Hours: the KLR Splashpad will be open daily until Labor Day
From Noon until 5:00 pm.
Additionally, the Kids Kingdom Bathrooms are open.
Cost: $4 per child, however, Oxford Township Resides are FREE.

Rochester Splash Pad and Fountain

Elliot Tower Fountain at OU
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
578 Pioneer Drive, Rochester
Cost: FREE  

Rochester Hills Splash Pad at Emmons Plaza
New Splash Pad for 2021
Opens 6/9/2021
Emmons Rd & Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Cost: FREE
Emmons Plaza is a beautiful space that features a ramped entrance, plenty of seating, and also gorgeous landscaping. Guests can enjoy the splash pad as well as a rain garden. There are even charging stations within the plaza together with restroom facilities.

Royal Oak Splash Pad

Normandy Oaks Park & Splash Pad
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
Scheduled to open 7/2021
4234 Delemere Blvd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
2021 tentative opening early July.
Oakland County Parks

Southfield Pool

Southfield Sports Arena
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon
Olympic sized pool, children’s spray pool, climbing wall, and also a 120-foot waterslide.
26000 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076
Cost: See fee schedule on their website
https://www.cityofsouthfield.com/CityDepartments/LZ/ParksRecreation/Facilities/tabid/462/Default.aspx

Troy Waterpark

Troy Family Aquatics Center
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
Opens 5/28/2021
Offers Bathhouse, Main Pool, Sand Volleyball, Concessions, Outside Picnic Area, Sun Hill, Kiddy Area, Sand Play Area together with Water Slides
3425 Civic Center Drive, Troy MI 48084
Cost: See fee schedule on their website: https://rec.troymi.gov/facilities/troy_family_aquatic_center/pricing.php

Waterford Waterpark

Waterford Oaks Waterpark 
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon estimated opening date in Late June
Tropical Wave Pool includes palm trees and near the “shore.”

The Big Bucket children’s water playground features more than 30 interactive activities including a giant tipping bucket, waterfalls and sprays. Participants must be 56″ or shorter and accompanied by an adult.

Ragin’ Rapids, a group raft ride starts at a height of three stories; carries riders 515 feet through drops and turns, and finally ends in a three-foot-deep splash-down pool.

Oakland County Parks and Recreation staff is evaluating options for a future new attraction that is entertaining for visitors and cost-effective for the parks system.

1702 Scott Lake Road Waterford, MI  48328

Cost: Click here for the current Waterford Oaks Waterpark Fees.

West Bloomfield Splash Pad

Lily Pad Springs
NEW SPLASH PAD for 2021
Opens June 1, 2021
6200 Farmington Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Lily Pad Springs features more than 50 play features, four water slides as well as a giant water bucket that dumps 55 gallons of water. The climbable play structure also provides 2,400 square feet of summer fun. Cool off as the system pumps 740 gallons of water per minute through it’s many water features.
In addition to the water features, the facility also hosts plenty of shaded areas, restrooms, public lockers and showers for their guests. The metro Detroit splash pad is ADA and Universally accessible.
Hours:
Session hours, seven days a week:
(3) Sessions: 11:00am
Until 1:00pm (West Bloomfield residents only),
1:30pm until 3:30pm
4:00pm until 6:00pm
Cost:  The cost is $4/resident or $6/nonresident per session.

White Lake Splash Pad

Indian Springs Metropark’s Spray ‘n’ Play – White Lake
2021 Season Updated 6/8/2021
Children of all ages will enjoy Indian Springs Metropark’s Spray ‘n’ Play. Get soaked in the water spray area, scale a rock-climbing wall or cargo net and explore a maze. Three distinct areas accommodate older children. Finally, a toddler area includes a painted labyrinth and sand pit with oversized scoopers for digging.
5200 Indian Trail White Lake, MI 48386
Hours: The Spray ‘n’ Play play area is open year round while the water spray area is open Memorial Day to Labor Day 11 am – 7 pm daily.
Cost: See fee schedule on their website http://www.metroparks.com/Water-Facilities

Macomb County Splash Pads

Chesterfield Spray Park

Wayne and Joan Webber Splash Park at Brandenburg Park 
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
Also offers basketball courts, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, picnic areas, boat launches, restroom facilities, a children’s play area, a hike/bike path, and a 500-foot pier extending into Lake St. Clair. In addition, it has 4 open-air pavilions and a building that accommodates 70 people all of which are available for rent.
Address: 50050 Jefferson Avenue Chesterfield Township
Hours: The Splash Pad is open daily from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Cost: See fee schedule on their website  

Fountains in Clinton Township

Pop Jet Fountains at Partridge Creek – Clinton Township 
2021 Season Updated 6/8/2021
An interactive 85-foot pop jet fountain is featured near the Parisian court to entertain the kids while adding beauty and tranquility to the environment.
17420 Hall Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038
Cost: Free

Harrison Township Spray Park

Metro Beach Metropark’s Squirt Zone – Harrison Township
2021 Season Updated 6/8/2021
Kids will love to run, skip and jump through Metro Beach Metropark’s Squirt Zone with ground sprays that shoot up water, water cannons to spray a friend, arches that create a tunnel of water to run through and more.
Lake St. Clair Metropark 31300 Metro Parkway Harrison Township, MI 48045
Hours: 11 a.m. until 7 p.m
Cost: See fee schedule on their website
http://www.metroparks.com/Water-Facilities

Shelby Township Splash Pad

Chief Gene Shepherd Splash Pad
2021 Season Updated 6/8/2021
Opening 5/31/2021
2452 23 Mile Rd, Shelby Charter Township, MI 48316
Cost: (2018) $2 per child or $25 for a family membership
Proof of residency in either Shelby Township or the city of Utica is required to gain entry.
https://www.shelbytwp.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/54/109

St. Clair Shores Splash Pad

Veterans Memorial Park
2021 Season Updated 6/8/2021
32400 Jefferson St. Clair Shores
To visit this park you must have a park pass!
St. Clair Shores parks are open to all residents however annual passes are required for access to the waterfront parks.
The passes are available for purchase for only $10 per family. Therefore, the family pass is given to the husband and wife only. Minor children are included under their parents’ passes.

Sterling Heights Splash Pad

Dodge Park Splash Pad
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
40620 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Cost: Sterling Heights Residents and guests 2 and under FREE, non-residents $5.
https://www.sterling-heights.net/1456/Recreating-Recreation

Warren Fountain

City Square Park – Warren
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon – anticipated reopening end of June
Fountains and splash area (May – September)
One City Square Warren, MI, 48093
Hours: 11 am until 7 pm, weather permitting
Cost: Free

Washtenaw County Splash Pads

Ann Arbor Pools

Fuller Park Pool – Ann Arbor 
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
There is something for everyone to enjoy at Fuller Pool: a waterslide, 50-meter outdoor lap pool and shallow area with ramp access, a 12′ deep diving well and plenty of grassy area for relaxation. Our Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project has accomplished the following at Fuller Pool in the past year: New pool liner, updates to the locker rooms and the lobby, two brand new Family Changing Rooms, a picnic shelter and more.
1519 Fuller Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Cost: See fee schedule on their website
http://www.a2gov.org/departments/parks-recreation/parks-places/fuller/Pages/default.aspx

VETERANS Memorial Park Pool – Ann Arbor 
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
The Veterans Memorial Park Pool features a fan-shaped zero depth area with a “raindrop,” interactive water play apparatus, a handicap access ramp, and a 125-foot waterslide. Minimum height requirement for use of the slide is 42”.
2150 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
Cost: See fee schedule on their website
http://www.a2gov.org/departments/Parks-Recreation/play/Pages/Swimming.aspx

Whitmore Lake Spray Park

Blue Heron Bay Spray Zone At Independence Lake Park – Whitmore Lake
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
Have a great adventure with our water jet spider, cattails, and buckets Guest amenities include first aid services, family changing rooms, showers, diaper changing stations and coin lockers.  3200 Jennings Rd.,   Webster Township,  Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 Cost: See fee schedule on their website http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/indpendence%20lake/infopages/indy.html

Ypsilanti Waterpark

Rolling Hills Water Park – Ypsilanti 
2021 Season Updated 5/25/2021
Opening 6/21/2021
With so many attractions, we’ve got something for everyone to enjoy – Float down the lazy river, catch a wave in the wave pool, or take a trip down one of our awesome water slides!  The Activity Pool is popular with younger children due to its zero-depth entry, gentle bubbler, geysers, a waterfall and a kiddy slide for children under 45″ tall.  Relax in the chaise lounges and sand chairs on an extensive sun deck located throughout the water park and natural shade or shade umbrellas in several grassy areas surrounding the deck.
7660 Stony Creek Rd. Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Cost: See fee schedule on their website
http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/rates_hours/rh.html

Wayne County Splash Pads

Belleville Aquatic Center

Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center – Belleville 
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
Find the ultimate relief from the warm, summer sun while having buckets of fun at Lower Huron
Metropark’s Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center. Firstly, you can zip down two waterslides. Then, drift along a lazy river. Or maybe you will enjoy getting soaked under the 300-gallon dumping bucket. Finally, wade into the zero-depth entry pool with lap lanes.
17845 Savage Road Belleville, MI 48111
Cost:See fee schedule on their website
http://www.metroparks.com/Aquatic-Center

Brownstown Township Splash Pad

Brownstown Township- Thorn Park Splash Pad
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
Opened 5/29, down for mantenance as of 6/10/21
23999 King Rd.,(southeast corner of King Road), Brownstown Charter Township, MI, 48183
(734) 675-0920

 The Great Wave pool at Lake Erie Metropark
2021 Season Updated 6/8/2021
32481 W. Jefferson Brownstown, MI 48173
(734) 379-5020
Cost: see website for current fees
http://www.metroparks.com/Water-Facilities

Canton Splash Pads

Heritage Park Splash Pad – Canton 
2021 Season Updated 6/8/2021
Cool down at Canton’s new Splash Playground located in Heritage Park near Heritage Hideout. To get started, just touch the fire hydrant to begin the water fun! Finally, children 12 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times.
1010 S Canton Center Rd (Heritage Park Rd) Canton, MI 48188
Cost: Free

Flodin Park Splash Pad – Canton
2021 Season Updated 6/8/2021
Flodin Park features a large playground area as well as a splash playground. The splash playground has 11 water-spraying spouts for the hot summer months. There is also a walking trail and a nature trail. An inline skating rink is also available.
Flodin Park 43399 Saltz Rd., Canton, MI 48187
Cost: Free

Dearborn Splashpads and Pools

Crowley Park Splash Pad
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon – awaiting repairs
2600 Westwood St, Dearborn, MI 48124
Park offers playgrounds, a splash pad & athletic field, plus tennis courts and finally a track & picnic area.
Cost: Free

Whitmore Bolles Park Splash Pad
2021 Season Updated 6/8/2021
21700 Notre Dame St, Dearborn, MI 48124
Cost: Free

Hemlock Park Splash Pad
2021 Season Updated 6/8/2021
13335 Hemlock Dearborn MI 48126
Cost: Free

Levagood Park Dunworth Pool and Waterpark
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon – awaiting construction completion
801 N Denwood St, Dearborn, MI 48128
Cost:See Fee Schedule

Pool Complex at Ford Woods Park
2021 Season Updated 6/8/2021
Address: 5700 Greenfield Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126
The 25,000-square-foot complex includes a zero-depth entry pool. The pool is divided into different areas. These areas include a dual slide as well as a deck area with lawn chairs, umbrella tables, and chairs. Additionally, they offer an extensive indoor area featuring shared lockers and separate shower rooms and restrooms for men and women. There are also four family locker rooms; vending machines together with an outdoor concession area.
More info

Summer Stephens Pool
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon – expected to open 6/19/2021
Summer Stephens Park
Stephens St, Dearborn, MI 48124
Cost:See Fee Schedule

Ten Eyck Pool
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon – expected to open 6/19/2021
Ten Eyck Park
18541 Pine St, Dearborn, MI 48124
Cost: See Fee Schedule

Lapeer Pool
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon expected to open 6/19/2021
13614 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
Cost: See Fee Schedule

Dearborn Heights Spray Park

Lyle C. VanHouten Park Spray Park  (Formally Municipal Park)
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon
This 2295 sqft Spray Park loacted at Lyle C. VanHouten Park, in Dearborn Heights, Michigan offers many different water features.
Address: 6044 Silvery Lane, Dearborn Heights, Mi 48127
Cost: Free

Detroit Splash Pads, Spray Parks, Waterparks and Outdoor Pools

Belle Isle Beach and Splash Pad
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon
If you enjoy the sand beneath your feet, then Belle Isle Beach is for you. The beach will be open until Labor Day.
Splash Pad coming soon.
Admission: Free with Recreation Passport

The Family Aquatic Center – Detroit 
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon
12600 Chandler Park Dr., Detroit, MI, 48213
A Wayne County-owned outdoor waterpark featuring a wave pool, two waterslides, a special Splish Splash Land for small swimmers that includes a pool as well as spray fountains, summer swim camp, water aerobics classes and a food concession all within 22,000 square feet of beautiful landscaping.

Palmer Park -Detroit
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon
Bring bathing suits, towels, as well as beach chairs and come SPLASH in our new Splash Park!
910 Merrill Plaisance Detroit, MI 48203 Cost: FREE

MT. ELLIOTT PARK – Detroit
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon
The new custom “Shipwreck” Spray Park.
Located at: 110 Mt. Elliott Street  Detroit, MI 48207
Cost: Free

Hamtramck Splash Pad

Pulaski Park Splash Pad 
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
Currently open with limited hours
http://p2cdn1static.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_129989/File/Recreation/2014%20Spring%20and%20Summer.pdf (2014 link)
9625 Lumpkin, Hamtramck
Cost: Free

Livonia Pools and Splash Pad
2021 Season Updated 5/25/2021
Opening 6/21/2021
City of Livonia Aquatics: Outdoor Splash Pad
Livonia Community Recreation Center, 15100 Hubbard Road
Cost: See Fee Schedule:
https://livonia.gov/407/Outdoor-Aquatics

Botsford Pool
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon
19444 Lathers, Livonia, MI 48152
(248) 476-9700
Cost: (2019) Adult $5r/$9nr, Child (3 to 17) $4r/$7nr
https://www.ci.livonia.mi.us/221/Parks-Recreation

Shelden Pool
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
Opening 6/21/2021
Van Court Avenue, Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 524-0649 33123
Cost: (2019) Adult $5r/$9nr, Child (3 to 17) $4r/$7nr
https://www.ci.livonia.mi.us/departments/parksandrecreation/aquaticsdivision/outdooraquatics.aspx

New Boston Pool

Willow Metropark Pool
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
23200 S Huron Rd, New Boston, MI 48164
(734) 697-9181
Cost: See Fee Schedule

Plymouth Spray Park

Township Park – Sprayscape
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
The Sprayscape includes approximately 2600 square feet of space with 24 spray features that include Water Cannons Horse Charger Froggy-O Daisy Mae Water O’s as well as 12 ground sprays. Surprisingly, the Sprayscape is designed to accommodate all ages
Address: 46640 Ann Arbor Trail, just east of Beck Road. Plymouth
Cost: Free

Redford Township Splash Pad

Handy Park 
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon
26650 Capitol Ave, Redford Township
Cost: Free

Riverview Splash Pad

Memorial Park Splash Pad
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon
Hours: daily from noon. to 6 p.m.
Address: Memorial Park, Colvin Ave, Riverview, MI 48193  

Romulus Splash Pad and Pool

Romulus Outdoor Splash Pool
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon
Romulus Athletic Center, 35765 Northline Road, Romulus
Cost: (2018): $12/general, free/ages 2 and under (Romulus residents $8 per person)
http://romulusathleticcenter.com/aquatics.htm

Taylor Splash Pad and Pool

Lamarand Splash Field at Heritage Park
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon
12111 Pardee Road, Taylor, MI 48180
Cost: See Fee Schedule

Northwest Park Outdoor Pool
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon
6000 Duncan St., Taylor, MI 48180
Cost: See Fee Schedule

Trenton Splash Pad and Pool

Kennedy Aquatic Center
2021 Season Updated 6/10/2021
Opens 6/14/2021
3101 West Rd, Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 675-7300
Cost: See Fee Schedule

Westland Spray Park

H20 Zone Spray Ground – Westland
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon
This state-of-the-art 6500 square feet facility includes 15 in-ground water features and an 18-foot helicopter that dumps water from its spinning top rotor.
Tattan Park 1901 N Carlson St, Westland, MI 48185
Cost: See fee schedule on their website
http://www.cityofwestland.com/departments/parks-recreation/h2o-spray-park

Woodhaven Splash Pad

LILY PAD SPLASH PAD – Woodhaven
2021 Season Updates Coming Soon
Looking for a fun and safe way for the kids to cool off this summer? Come enjoy the Lily Pad Splash Pad, located between the Safety Town Lot and Playscape behind the Community Center on Hall Rd.
23101 Hall Rd, Woodhaven, Michigan 48183 (Community Center Address) The Splash Pad will be Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
Hours: 10 am -9 pm (2014 hours)
Cost: Free