It’s summertime and the weather is hot! Our team has put together a list of six free splash pads across the county you can take the little ones to beat the heat and have a little fun while doing so. Check them out below and feel free to comment with any free splash pads we may have missed:
Good Hope Sprayground (14715 Good Hope Rd. Silver Spring, MD)
Hours Mon – Thurs: 11 am – 6 pm, Fri – Sat 12 pm – 6 pm, Closed Sundays. Open from June 15 – August 24
Parking Rec Center parking lot
Bathrooms available in the recreation center
Rockville Town Square (36 Maryland Ave. Rockville, MD)
Hours Mon – Sat: 11 am – 8 pm, Sun 12 pm – 8 pm
Tuesdays – turn off at 6 pm for Cardio Dance in the Square
Fridays – turn off at 3:30 pm for the Concert Series
Parking First 2 hours free in nearby parking garages
Bathrooms none specific to the splash pad, restaurants and library within walking distance
Rose Park at Pike and Rose (11878 Grand Park Ave. North Bethesda)
There are 2 water play areas you can find at Pike and Rose. In front of Trade Street Garage by Kuushi and Summer House are interactive penguins that spray water with the push of a button. Rose Park by Julii has fountains where littles can fill up cups and play.
Hours
Parking first 2 hours free at the 3 parking garages and multiple lots around the shopping center
Bathrooms available and has changing tables
Maryvale Park (812 First St. Rockville, MD)
Hours Sun – Sat: 10 am – 6 pm
Parking street parking
Bathrooms available and has changing tables
Fair Hill Shopping Center (18100 Town Center Dr. Olney, MD)
Hours Sun – Sat: 10:30 am – 9:30 pm
Parking shopping center parking
Bathrooms none specific to the splash pad, restaurants and grocery store within walking distance
Olde Towne Plaza (1 South Summit Ave. Gaithersburg, MD)
Hours
May 25 – June 14, 2024
Monday – Friday: Closed
Saturday & Sunday: 11 AM – 7 PM
May 27, 2024: 11 AM – 7 PM
June 8, 2024: Closed
June 15 – September 2, 2024
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 11 AM – 8 PM
September 2, 2024: 11 AM – 7 PM
September 3 – 29, 2024
Monday – Friday: Closed
Saturday & Sunday: 11 AM – 7 PM
Technical issues & inclement weather can affect the hours posted above, please call 301-258-6160 or check the Museum’s Facebook page to verify if the water feature is operational before planning your visit.
Parking available at the museum
Bathrooms available in the train station, 1 changing table