If you’re trying to escape the blistering summer heat but don’t have access to a private or community pool, public splash pads are a perfect alternative.
Whether you’re planning an activity for the kids, a family day or simply need to escape the house, Jupiter has a great variety of water adventures, splash pads and parks. From splash kids’ zones to small downtown fountains, here’s a guide to the free water activities in Jupiter to keep you refreshed all summer long.
This list was compiled using Google Maps and information from Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation.
Barrier Free Park
Location: 311 S. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach
Hours: Daily, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
What to Know: This all-inclusive park offers activities for all ages and abilities. Enjoy the nearby trails, restored wetlands and picnic areas before or after visiting the splash pad!
Features: Splash pad, playground, restrooms, spraying cattails, frog misters and alligator heads that squirt water.
John Prince Memorial Park
Location: 2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth
Hours: Monday and Friday 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
What to Know: Enjoy a picnic by the splash pad! This park offers a highly interactive splash pad with plenty of buckets, jets and play areas. The capacity is 73 people.
Features: Spraying arches, splashing tail, rotating spray cannon, tipping buckets, water jets, a lighthouse and shaded areas.
Centennial Square and Fountain Park
Location: 100 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach
Hours: Daily, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
What to Know: Located at the end of Clematis Street, Centennial Square offers a fountain where kids can splash around while you relax on a nearby bench.
Features: Water jet fountains, nearby shopping and local restaurants.
Lincoln Park
Location: 5100 Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach
Hours: Opens at 7 a.m.
What to Know: This park offers the best activities for an all-inclusive day, not just water activities. Stop by the splash park, enjoy lunch at the picnic tables and play family or group sports at the nearby grass and paved sports areas.
Features: Splash park, playground, basketball courts and a walking trail.
South Olive Park
Location: 345 Summa St., West Palm Beach
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
What to Know: This is a great spot for families looking for group activities for a range of ages. The splash park features dumping water buckets, fountains and more.
Features: Two playgrounds, a splash park, basketball and racquetball courts and a walking and bike trail.
Glades Pioneer Park
Location: 866 SW 16th St., Belle Glade
Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
What to Know: This splash park is located next to the Pioneer Park Aquatic Center, making it the perfect activity to add to a Saturday or afternoon away from home.
Features: Water playground, rotating spray cannons, water jets, water-dumping buckets and shade.
Westgate Park
Location: 3691 Oswego Ave., West Palm Beach
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday Noon – 6 p.m.
What to Know: This splash park is located next to the Westgate Recreation Center, which offers a gym. You can also enjoy a picnic pavilion, a field and a playground. Reservations are required during the weekdays for groups of 10 or more from June to August.
Features: Rotating spray cannons, water tipping buckets, geysers, a water buggy, spray cannons and shaded areas.
