Splashpads
Each summer, we open splashpads across Kitchener. Our splashpads are in parks and at community centres.
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Hours
Kitchener’s splashpads are open for the season. The hours of operation for our splashpads may vary depending on summer programming. Please check this page before planning your visit to a City splashpad.
The splashpads will begin to close mid-to-late September as they are winterized for next season.
Locations
We have 10 splashpads and water play features in Kitchener:
- Breithaupt Park, 806 Union Street, 519-741-2502
- Carl Zehr Square, 200 King Street West (open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
- Centreville Chicopee, 141 Morgan Avenue, 519-741-2490
- Chandler Mowat, 222 Chandler Drive, 519-741
- Doon Pioneer Park, 150 Pioneer Drive, 519-741-2641
- Kingsdale, 78 Wilson Avenue, 519-741-2540
- McLennan Park, 901 Ottawa Street South
- RBJ Schlegel Park, 1664 Huron Road
- Vanier Park water play feature, 335 Vanier Drive, 519-741-2345
- Victoria Park, Courtland Avenue West, 519-741-2345
Planned closures
Splashpads may be closed for events or maintenance. Re-opening times identified below may be delayed if additional cleaning is required following community events.
Carl Zehr Square (City Hall) splashpad
- Saturday, September 12 at 9 p.m. to Monday, September 14 at 7 a.m.
- Wednesday, September 16 at 9 p.m. to Thursday, September 17 at 5 p.m.
Rules
Please follow these rules when you’re visiting any of our splashpads:
- supervise children under age 9 at all times
- wear swim clothing
- be respectful of other guests and take turns
- put your garbage in the garbage bins
- do not run or play rough
- do not drink the splashpad water
- do not smoke or vape in the splashpad area
Do not bring these items into the splashpad area:
- food
- alcohol
- glass containers
- skateboards or rollerblades
- wheeled recreational devices
- bicycles
Do not use a splashpad if you have:
- a communicable disease
- open sores
- skin infections
- nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
Weather
If there is thunder or lightning, leave the splashpad area right away.
Splashpad water features do not turn off due to weather. If the weather is rainy or cold, the water features will be on during regular hours.
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.