Summer heat can be tough to beat, especially on a budget, but here's a list of FREE local splash pads you can cool off at this summer.
1). Fountain of Youth Spray Park
Memorial Park
Address: 255 Manatawny St, Pottstown, PA 19464
Located in Pottstown, this is probably the closest splash pad for our readers.
Pros:
- Small and shaded for those looking for a quick cool off in the summer.
- Benches for adults located very close to the pad
- Adjacent to the park for more outdoor fun!
- Bathroom close proximity
Cons:
- Sometimes down for maintenance. Be sure to check the Pottstown Parks and Rec Facebook or call to confirm it's working before making the trip!
2). Montgomeryville Township Splash Pad
1030 Horsham Rd, Montgomeryville, PA 18936
The largest & most popular local option.
Pros:
- Large splash pad with many water elements (both fountains from the ground and dumping from above)
- Great for kids of all ages
- Sun shades and benches in portion of splash pad area (great to keep littles engaged and out of direct sun)
- Public bathrooms
- Playground on site for more fun.
- Water runs continuously
- Clean/well maintained
Cons:
- Very little seating. Bring a picnic blanket to spread on the grass.
- Aside from sun shades, there is very little natural shade
- Popular. Can be crowded.
3). Bell Tavern Park
100 Bell Tavern Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335
A little bit of a drive, but offers an afternoon full of fun.
Pros:
- Huge park complete with picnic tables, playground and sand volleyball court (or sandbox if you're a toddler!)
- Plenty of trees for shade
- Water turns on at 11am (shuts off at 5pm) and runs continuously
- Plenty of water builds up on the pad- bring toys (boats, buckets) to enhance the fun
- Dog friendly
- Pavilions
Cons:
- Water feature is two large poles with buckets that fill and then dump onto the splash pad. If your child doesn't like water dumped on them this can be a con.
- Only one water feature
- Popular and can be crowded.
- No shade over actual splash pad area
