Splash Pads in San Antonio
Updated 2026-10-08 by Mom's Guide SA
City splash pads are open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Oct. 31. After that they close for the season and usually reopen in March.
Quick answer
San Antonio has 7 free city splash pads, at Benavides, Elmendorf Lake, Hemisfair, Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Pearsall and Joe Ward parks. They're open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., March through October. Downtown, try Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair or Gustav's Geysers at the Pearl. Schertz and Universal City have free pads too.
- Cost
- City splash pads are free
- Hours
- 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
- Season
- March through October
Quick picks
- Yanaguana Garden
Downtown at Hemisfair, with a playground next to the splash pad.
- Gustavs Geysers at Pearl
Free fountains at the Pearl. Check hours before you go.
- Splash Pad at Pearsall Park
Free city pad on the South Side.
- Elmendorf Lake Park Splash Pad
Free city pad on the West Side.
- Wendy Swan Memorial Park Splash Pad
Free pad in Schertz, open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Oct. 31.
Splash pad season and hours
Hours and seasons from each city. Pads can close for repairs or bad weather.
- City of San Antonio pads: free, daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., March through October.
- Wendy Swan Memorial Park in Schertz: free, daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., from the Friday before spring break through Oct. 31.
- Northview Park in Universal City: daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., April through October.
- Gustav's Geysers at the Pearl: free. Confirm hours and season with the Pearl before you go.
- San Antonio Zoo and Morgan's Inspiration Island: water play comes with paid admission.
City of San Antonio splash pads
The 7 pads on the city's list. All are free. Check the city's park pages for shade, restrooms and parking.
Benavides Park Splash Pad
Free city pad at 1500 Saltillo St., 78207, on the West Side.
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Elmendorf Lake Park Splash Pad
Free city pad at 3700 W. Commerce St., 78207, by the lake.
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Parks & Playgrounds
Hemisfair
Free city pad downtown at Yanaguana Garden, with a playground next to it.
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Lincoln Park Splash Pad
Free city pad at 2915 E. Commerce St., 78202, on the East Side.
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Martin Luther King Park Splash Pad
Free city pad at 3503 Martin Luther King Dr., 78220, on the East Side.
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Splash Pad at Pearsall Park
Free city pad at Pearsall Park on the South Side.
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Joe Ward Park Splash Pad
Free city pad at 435 E. Sunshine Dr., 78228.
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Downtown splash pads
Two free spots near the River Walk, each a short walk from places to eat.
Splash pads near San Antonio
Free pads in nearby cities, with their own hours and seasons.
Wendy Swan Memorial Park Splash Pad
Free pad at 4601 Cherry Tree Dr. in Schertz. Daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Oct. 31.
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Northview Park
Universal City park with a splash pad, open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., April through October.
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Water play you pay for
These come with admission. Check prices and dates with each place.
Nature & Wildlife
San Antonio Zoo
Kronkosky's Tiny Tot Nature Spot has a shallow stream for kids from birth to 5. It's included with zoo admission.
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Morgan's Inspiration Island
Accessible splash park. Check the 2027 season dates and prices with the park.
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New splash pads coming
We add new pads when they open. Here's what's being built now.
Splash pad tips
A few things that make the trip easier.
- Bring water shoes. The ground gets hot.
- Put on sunscreen before you go, and bring more.
- Use a swim diaper for babies and toddlers.
- Go early or late in the day for less heat.
Questions parents ask
When do splash pads open in San Antonio?
City splash pads usually open in March. In 2026 they opened March 7. Universal City's Northview Park pad opens in April.
When do San Antonio splash pads close for the season?
City splash pads run through October and close for the winter. Schertz's Wendy Swan pad also closes after Oct. 31.
Are San Antonio splash pads free?
Yes. All 7 city splash pads are free, and so are the pads at the Pearl, Schertz and Universal City. The zoo and Morgan's Inspiration Island charge admission.
What are the splash pad hours in San Antonio?
City pads are open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in season. Wendy Swan in Schertz has the same hours. Northview Park in Universal City is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Is there a splash pad downtown?
Yes. Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair is a free city splash pad. Gustav's Geysers at the Pearl is free too. Confirm the Pearl's hours before you go.
Is the Woodlawn Lake splash pad open?
Not yet. It's under construction, and the state permit lists the work through March 30, 2027.