Oakville splash pads now open to help battle that summer heat

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Published May 31, 2022 at 4:50 pm

The majority of Oakville splash pads are ready to help cool off kids now that those hot summer days are here. TOWN OF OAKVILLE PHOTO

The heat has arrived, but here come Oakville’s splash pads to help you cool off.

The Town has opened up 18 of its 20 splash pads located throughout Oakville

With summer temperatures climbing, the splash pads provide kids with a fun way to help cool off on a hot summer day.

Hours of operation are 10 a.m. until  8 p.m., with the exception of parks that are adjacent to a school. These splash pads are open from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and regular hours on weekends.

Search the Splash pads map to find a splash pad near you.

Locations:

Open

Coronation Park, 1426 Lakeshore Road West

Forster Park, 100 North Forster Park Drive

Fowley Park, 95 Fowley Drive

Heritage Way Park, 1659 Heritage Way

Isaac Park, 3086 Isaac Avenue

Martindale Park, 240 Martindale Avenue

Millbank Park, 166 Glenashton Drive

Nautical Park, 355 Nautical Boulevard

Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre, 325 Reynolds Street

Old Abbey Lane Park, 1110 Old Abbey Lane

Pine Glen Park, 1482-1520  Pine Glen Road

Postridge Park, 400 Postridge Drive

Sixteen Hollow Park, 2140 Westoak Trails

Valleybrook Park, 1150 Valleybrook Drive

Valleyridge Park, 2524 Valleyridge Drive

West Oak Trails Park, 2860 West Oak Trails Boulevard

William Rose Park, 455 Wheat Boom Drive

Wynten Park, 2495 Wynten Way

Closed

Munn’s Creek Park, 153 River Oaks Boulevard West

Neyagawa Park, 540 River Glen Boulevard

Splash pad rules

  • Pets are not allowed on the splash pad and playground area
  • All children must have adult supervision at all times
  • Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Swim diapers are required for all children under 4 years of age
  • Swim suits and/or appropriate attire must be worn at all times
  • Footwear/sandals are strongly recommended
  • No food or beverages of any kind on the splash pad
  • No glass containers or breakable objects allowed on the splash pad
  • No skateboards, roller blades, bicycles, and/or scooters allowed on the splash pad
  • Athletic equipment, balls, bats, beach balls, noodles, etc. are not allowed on the splash pad
  • Do not climb, hang, swing or pull on any of the splash pad equipment
  • All participants must conduct themselves in a courteous, safe and family-orientated manner
  • The splash pad, playground area and/or pavilions cannot be reserved for private parties or functions
  • In the event of an emergency, call 911

Did you know?

  • Splash pads use fresh water with every use, however, because the water is pressurized we don’t recommend users drink the water. Please don’t waste the water. Use water sprays only when required.
  • Splash pads are opened for the season based on weather conditions.
  • Splash pads open at 10 a.m. each morning after routine safety inspections by Parks staff
  • All splash pads have bathroom facilities available (either full bathroom or port-o-let)
  • Splash pads cannot be booked for private functions, they are a shared park facility for everyone to enjoy.
  • Users are encouraged to bring reusable or biodegradable containers to the park rather than plastic – if using plastic, please make use of the appropriate recycling container or take them home with you to dispose of in your blue bin.
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