From Memorial Day to Labor Day, we are soaking up every moment of warm summer rays we can at local splash pads and spray parks. We have just 14 weeks to enjoy summer fun in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, and Washtenaw Counties. We’ve compiled a list of all the Metro Detroit splash pads & spray parks, which now totals over 30.
Oakland County Splash Pads
Clarkston Splash Pad
Farmington Hills Splash Pad
Madison Heights Waterpark
Red Oaks Waterpark – Madison Heights
Kids enjoy the Soak Station, children’s water playground with 68 features, including water jets, curtains and slides, plus bubbler jets and a six-foot tipping bucket; must be 56″ or shorter and be accompanied by an adult. Or the Spray & Play, a water play area for toddlers, with 15 water jets and 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
Rochester Splash Pad/Fountain
Southfield Pool
Waterford Waterpark
Waterford Oaks Waterpark
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 ends in a three-foot deep splash-down pool.
After entertaining guests for 28 years, Slidewinder, the dual flume waterslide at Waterford Oaks Waterpark, reached the end of its life cycle and was removed in 2011. 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
White Lake Splash Pad
Indian Springs Metropark’s Spray ‘n’ Play – White Lake
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. 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
Chief Gene Shepherd Splash Pad
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.
http://www.shelbytwp.org/splash_pad/index.html
Dodge Park Splash Pad
Opening on June 28th, 2018
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
City Square Park – Warren
Fountains and splash area (May – September)
One City Square Warren, MI, 48093
Hours: 11 am to 7 pm, weather permitting
Cost: Free
Metro Beach Metropark’s Squirt Zone – Harrison Township
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. – 7 p.m
Cost: See fee schedule on their website
http://www.metroparks.com/Water-Facilities
Pop Jet Fountains at Partridge Creek – Clinton Township
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
Veterans Memorial Park
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.
Wayne and Joan Webber Splash Park at Brandenburg Park
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.
50050 Jefferson Avenue Chesterfield Township
Cost: See fee schedule on their website
St. Clair County Splash Pads
Clay Township Splash Pad
The Clay Township Park is located next to the township offices at 4710 Pte Tremble Road. It has walking paths, playground, splash pad, pavilion, volleyball court, picnic tables and barbecue grills.
4710 Pte Tremble Road
Cost: free
Washtenaw County Splash Pads
Fuller Park Pool – Ann Arbor
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
Rolling Hills Water Park – Ypsilanti
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
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
VETERANS Memorial Park Pool – Ann Arbor
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
Wayne County Splash Pads
Belle Isle Beach and Water Slide – Detroit
As the summer heats up, stay cool at the Belle Isle Water Slide, open the second week of June through Labor Day. Enjoy the slide all day for only $3. If you enjoy the sand beneath your feet, the Belle Isle Beach is staffed beginning the second week of June through Labor Day.
Crowley Park
2600 Westwood St, Dearborn, MI 48124
Park offers playgrounds, a splash pad & athletic field, plus tennis courts, a track & picnic area.
The Family Aquatic Center – Detroit
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 and spray fountains, summer swim camp, water aerobics classes and a food concession all within 22,000 square feet of beautiful landscaping.
Heritage Park Splash Pad – Canton
Cool down at Canton’s new Splash Playground located in Heritage Park near Heritage Hideout. Just touch the fire hydrant to start the water fun! 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
Flodin Park features a large playground area and 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
H20 Zone Spray Ground – Westland
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/h20-spray-park
Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center – Belleville
Find the ultimate relief from the warm, summer sun while having buckets of fun at Lower Huron
Metropark’s Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center. Zip down two waterslides, drift along a lazy river, get soaked under the 300-gallon dumping bucket, and 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
Pulaski Park Splash Pad
9625 Lumpkin, Hamtramck
Cost: Free
26650 Capitol Ave, Redford Township
Cost: Free
The Sprayscape includes approximately 2600 square foot of space with 24 spray features including:
Water Cannons
Horse Charger
Froggy-O
Daisy Mae
Water O’s
12 ground sprays
The Sprayscape is designed to accommodate all ages
46640 Ann Arbor Trail, just east of Beck Road. Plymouth
Cost: Free
(Formally Municipal Park)
6044 Silvery Lane, Dearborn Heights, Mi 48127
Cost: Free
LILY PAD SPLASH PAD – Woodhaven
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
Bring bathing suits, towels and beach chairs and come SPLASH in our new Splash Park!
910 Merrill Plaisance
Detroit, MI 48203
Cost: FREE
Brownstown Township- Thorn Park Splash Pad
23999 King Rd.,(southeast corner of King Road), Brownstown Charter Township, MI, 48183
(734) 675-0920
This new feature at Lake Erie Metropark is a three-story tall inflatable waterslide. At 175 feet long and 47 feet wide, it is one of the world’s largest inflatable slides.
Cost: see website for current fees
Livonia Community Recreation Center, 15100 Hubbard Road
Cost (2017): free/3 and under, $9/ages 12 and under, $12/ages 13-18, $15.50/adults
Romulus Athletic Center, 35765 Northline Road, Romulus
Cost: (2018): $12/general, free/ages 2 and under (Romulus residents $8 per person)
