15+ Fun Splash Pads for Families in the Riverside, California, Area

Written By Kelly S

Summertime is fast approaching, and splash pads can be a great way for little ones (and tweens, teens, and parents too!) to cool off!

Here are splash pads in Riverside and the surrounding areas to check out this summer!

Splash Pads in Riverside

Andulka Park Splash Pad

  • small splash pad near a fun playground and paved walking paths

  • Open: daily 9am-6pm from Friday, May 23 - Monday, September 15 (2025 hours)

  • Location: near the playground at Andulka Park in Riverside (Canyon Crest Neighborhood) - 5201 Chicago Avenue

  • Cost: free

  • Operated by: Riverside Parks and Recreation, check @rivparks for updates

Arlington Heights Splash Pad

  • nice playground with small splash pad near Citrus State Historic Park

  • Open: daily 9am-6pm from Friday, May 23 - Monday, September 15 (2025 hours)

  • Location: Arlington Heights Sports Park in Riverside - 9401 Cleveland Ave.

  • Cost: free

  • Operated by: Riverside Parks and Recreation, check @rivparks for updates

Doty-Trust Splash Pad

  • one of the more fun Riverside Parks splash pads - worth a stop!

  • Open: daily 9am-6pm from Friday, May 23 - Monday, September 15 (2025 hours)

  • Location: Doty-Trust Park in Riverside 5410 Golden Ave.

  • Cost: free

  • Operated by: Riverside Parks and Recreation, check @rivparks for updates

Orange Terrace Splash Pad

  • once of the nicer Riverside parks splash pads - it’s small but enjoyable, at a nice playground with some shade. The Orange Terrace Library is next door, so you can visit the library first then head to the splash pad!

  • Open: daily 9am-6pm from Friday, May 23 - Monday, September 15 (2025 hours)

  • Location: Orange Terrace Park in Riverside 20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy.

  • Cost: free

  • Operated by: Riverside Parks and Recreation, check @rivparks for updates

Sycamore Highlands Splash Pad

  • small splash pad at the Sycamore Highlands playground. This neighborhood park has access to Sycamore Canyon hiking trails and beautiful sunset views of Riverside (walk up the grassy hill), but no bathroom or parking lot (just park on street)

  • Open: daily 9am-6pm from Friday, May 23 - Monday, September 15 (2025 hours)

  • Location: Sycamore Highlands Park • 5777 Fair Isle Dr.

  • Cost: free

  • Operated by: Riverside Parks and Recreation, check @rivparks for updates

Buccaneer Cove at Castle Park

  • big splash pad inside Castle Park amusement center. In my opinion, this splash pad is pretty similar to the one at Rancho Jurupa Regional Park (but quite a bit more expensive). There are a couple small water slides, in the past my kids have found them very slow and sticky (you basically have to scoot your own body down rather than being pulled down by the water). If you’re just looking for a splash pad, I’d go to Rancho Jurupa. If you want to do rides and other activities and have a higher budget, go to Castle Park.

  • Open: select days from May 9 – September 13. Check the Castle Park schedule as it’s sometimes closed entirely, or Castle Park may be open while the splash pad is closed

  • Location: inside Castle Park (amusement park/mini golf center off the 91 by the Riverside Tyler Mall)

  • Cost:

    • Ride Park ticket required for 36” and taller (including adults) = $30-50 each (depending on the day).

      • Your ticket also covers quite a few rides throughout the park. I’d definitely plan to stay for the day if you’re paying for a Ride Park ticket!

      • Ride Park ticket does NOT cover mini golf or games at the arcade.

    • Kids under 36” are free but can’t do all the activities.

    • There is also a fee for parking.

  • Operated by: Castle Park - check @castlepark for updates

  • Notes: Castle Park has quite a few more rules than most of the other splash pads on this list: no outside food, swim diapers required, etc. Be sure to check out their web site for details before you go!

Fairmount Park Splash Pad - Opening TBD

Splash Pads in Neighboring Areas - Jurupa Valley, Eastvale, Corona, Moreno Valley, Perris, Fontana, and More

Rancho Jurupa Splash Pad

  • best splash pad for big kids in the Riverside area, in my opinion! There is per-person entrance fee, but this is a fun splash pad for preschoolers and school-age kids. The force of the water is pretty strong and may pummel babies and toddlers!

  • Open: daily 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | daily from April 1 - September 25

  • Location: Rancho Jurupa Regional Park

  • Cost: day use: $6 per adult and $3 per child (12 and younger), special rates on holidays.

    • The library sometimes has Riverside County Parks passes available for free to check out for two weeks, which means you can get in free to Rancho Jurupa!

    • There are other amenities at Rancho Jurupa (playgrounds, outdoor mini golf) so if you’ve already paid the day use fee, consider staying longer to enjoy those activities too.

  • Operated by: Riverside County Parks, check @rivcoparks for updates

Celebration Park Splash Pad (Moreno Valley)

  • popular fenced splash pad in Moreno Valley - gets good reviews from Riverside families!

  • Open: daily 10am-6pm, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day (2025 hours)

  • Location: Celebration Park in Moreno Valley (14965 Morgan Avenue)

  • Cost: free

  • Operated by: Moreno Valley Parks

Bethune Park Splash Pad (Moreno Valley)

  • smaller splash pad with limited hours

  • Open: Friday - Sunday 10am-5pm from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day (2025 hours) — closed Monday-Thursday, except when temperatures rise above 95 degrees

  • Location: Bethune Park in Moreno Valley (16745 Kitching Street)

  • Cost: free

  • Operated by: Moreno Valley Parks

Citrus Park Splash Pad (Corona)

  • popular splash pad in Corona - usually gets good reviews from local families!

Ridgeline Park Splash Pad (Corona)

Victoria Park Splash Pad (Corona)

  • new Corona splash pad themed around Corona Road Race

  • Open: daily 10am - 7pm from Memorial Day weekend through September(2025 hours)

  • Location: Victoria Park in Corona

  • Cost: free

  • Operated by: City of Corona

Enchanted Hills Park Splash Pad (Perris)

Mercado Park Splash Pad (Perris)

  • nice splash pad in Perris (a bit far from Riverside)

  • Open: Friday, May 23. Open daily from 10:00am to 7:00pm (2025 hours)

  • Location: Mercado Park in Perris

  • Cost: free

  • Operated by: City of Perris

Dairyland Splash Pad (Eastvale)

Cedar Creek Park Splash Pad (Eastvale)

Kelly S

Hi, I’m Kelly! I’m a Riverside mom of four, and I started Riverside Fun Kids because I’m always looking for honest, practical info about fun places to go and things to do with kids in the Riverside area, and I’m guessing other parents are too! We’re a homeschooling family and love visiting parks, libraries, museums, hiking trails, and other places around Riverside and all over Southern California. Follow along on Instagram @RiversideFunKids for more Riverside family adventures!

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