Free Splash Pads and Spray Parks with a Fee: See Photos, Hours, and a Map

As soon as that summer heat strikes in Chicagoland, we are on the hunt for some awesome summer activities. There is nothing more refreshing, than that cool splash of water when the sun is shining. I will admit, sometimes the pools are crowded and tackling it with my youngest doesn’t sound ideal. That is why the perfect summer day is at the splash pad!

When your kids are looking to get wet, heading to a splash pad or spray playground is the perfect solution on a hot day. With spray features, buckets, and geysers they provide fun for all ages. We’ve rounded up dozens of free and fee-based splash pads in the Chicago suburbs that are sure to be a hit with your kids!

Map! Find a “Splash Pad Near Me”

Splash Pads in the Western Suburbs

Splash Pads in the Northwest Suburbs

Splash Pads Still Open in September (after Labor Day)

• Hawks Hollow Nature Playground, Geneva: Water features will turn off for the season on October 1, 2026
• Maryknoll Splash Park, Glen Ellyn: Open until September 20, 2026
• Rita (Fredenhagen) and John Harvard Early Learning Playscape, Naperville: The water features are turned on until September 30, 2026, on days that the temperature is above 70 degrees
• Andersen Park, Oak Park: Open until September 30, 2026
• Field Park, Oak Park: Open until September 30, 2026
• Fox Park, Oak Park: Open until September 30, 2026
• Longfellow Park, Oak Park: Open until September 30, 2026
• Lufkin Park, Villa Park: Open through September, possibly into October weather permitting.

Looking for other ways to cool off this summer? There are plenty of pools with day passes. Or, check out our Ultimate Summer Guide for loads of ideas of things to do!