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\nCelebration Park | Photo:\u00a0Alyssa Vincent <\/p>\n
North Texas is heading\u00a0into that stretch of the year when the pavement gets hot enough to think twice before crossing it barefoot. The first 100-degree day will be here before we know it, and summer is settling in whether anyone\u2019s ready or not.<\/p>\n
Luckily, cities across Collin County are already one step ahead with a simple fix: splash pads. No deep water, no swim lessons required \u2014 just open play spaces where kids can run through fountains and everyone gets a break from the heat.<\/p>\n
Think of them as the closest thing to a resort day without leaving your neighborhood park. Bring sunscreen, something you don\u2019t mind getting wet, and a little patience for joyful chaos.<\/p>\n
Here are some of the best splash pads around North Texas:<\/p>\n
Windhaven Meadows Park
\n5400 Windhaven Parkway, Plano
\nOpens first Saturday in April | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m
\nWindhaven Meadows makes an easy escape on a hot North Texas afternoon, with multiple playgrounds and a spacious splash area designed for nonstop play. The water features include streams, jets and a hands-on play table with small dams for kids to explore. The splash pad is also surrounded by large boulders that double as built-in seating \u2014 an ideal spot for parents to cool off and keep an eye on the action.<\/p>\n
Plano Aquatic Center
\n2301 Westside Dr, Plano
\nOpens first Saturday in April | Hours vary
\nThe Plano Aquatic Center offers more than just an indoor 25-yard lap pool. Outside, a spray ground gives kids a place to cool off and run through water features during warmer days. The area has some shade and nearby picnic tables, making it easy for families to settle in while kids play.<\/p>\n
Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center
\n5801 Parker Rd, Plano
\nOpens first Saturday in April | Hours vary
\nThe Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center is best known for its leisure pool and water slides, but it also includes a large outdoor spray pad. The space features spray fountains, small slides and a nearby playground, giving families a mix of water play and dry land fun in one spot.<\/p>\n
Jack Carter Pool
\n2601 Pleasant Valley Dr, Plano
\nOpens May 23 | Hours vary
\nJack Carter is built for the whole family, even for those who\u2019d rather stay out of the pool. Younger kids can tackle mini slides, dart under the tipping water bucket and explore the multi-level splash structures, while older kids head to the deep-water pool for the diving platform and climbing wall.<\/p>\n
\nCelebration Park | Photo:\u00a0Alyssa Vincent
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Celebration Park
\n701 N Angel Pkwy, Allen
\nOpens May 1 | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
\nKidMania Sprayground at Celebration Park is designed for a full day of family time, with nearby pavilions, picnic tables, sports fields and a hike-and-bike trail all within reach. Open daily except Wednesdays, the spray ground features water jets that keep kids of all ages moving, cooling off and coming back for more. Spanning more than an acre, KidMania is also one of the largest handicap-accessible playgrounds in Texas.<\/p>\n
Frisco Commons Spray Park
\n8000 McKinney Rd, Frisco
\nOpens May 15 | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
\nFrisco Commons Park spans 63 acres and has been a go-to community space since opening in 2004. One of Frisco\u2019s most popular parks, it offers walking trails, two playgrounds, open fields and pavilions for gatherings, along with a fishing pond and a splash pad that sees plenty of action in warmer months.<\/p>\n
J.R. Newman Spray Park
\n8211 Twin Falls Dr, Frisco
\nOpens May 15 | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
\nBecause this splash pad is smaller than others in the area, it tends to stay less crowded, making it an easy spot to spend a relaxed couple of hours cooling off. To get the water features going, just tap the sensor at the top of the blue pillar on the south side of the splash pad. Right next door, a farmyard-themed playground adds a playful touch that\u2019s especially fun for younger kids.<\/p>\n
Kaleidoscope Park Splash Pad The Kids Colony Splash Park Prestwyck Park Aviator Park Oak Hills Splash Park The Fountain at Fairview Town Center Nancy Best Fountain at Klyde Warren Park
\n6635 Warren Pkwy, Frisco
\nOpen when temperature hits 60 degrees or higher | 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
\nFrisco\u2019s newest park is full of surprises, from one of the largest public art pieces<\/a> in the state to a sprawling playground<\/a>, there\u2019s no shortage of fun. Now that warm weather has arrived, kids can splash around at the new splash pad whenever the temperature hits 60 degrees or higher.<\/p>\n
\n5151 N Colony Blvd, The Colony
\nOpens May 25 | 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
\nThe Kids Colony Splash Park is bursting with splashy surprises, including a ship\u2019s mast rigged with tipping buckets ready to soak unsuspecting landlubbers, and a cheeky spraying fish named Finn who\u2019s always aiming to make a splash.<\/p>\n![\"screen-shot-2026-04-27-at-95556-am\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/screen-shot-2026-04-27-at-95556-am.png;w=960.png\"\/)
\nPrestwyck Park | Photo: City of McKinney
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\n1617 Prestwick Hollow Dr, McKinney
\nOpens May 1 | 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
\nWith Prestwyck\u2019s above-ground sprayers, it\u2019s the perfect spot to cool off and enjoy some water play. The park also boasts a variety of amenities, including playground structures, covered play areas, fitness and learning stations, a zip line, ping pong and game tables and a basketball court. For those looking to unwind, there are hike and bike trails, along with picnic tables for a relaxing day outdoors.<\/p>\n
\n1201 Monticello Dr., McKinney
\nOpens May 1 | 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
\nAviator Park\u2019s splash pad takes off with an aviation-themed design that lets kids\u2019 imaginations fly (literally). Situated near McKinney Airport, the park offers the added bonus of watching planes take flight while the kids cool off in the splash pad. Featuring a fun three-ring water spray, it\u2019s the perfect spot for family fun and a bit of skywatching.<\/p>\n
\n1225 Royal Palm Lane, Carrollton
\nOpens May 1 | 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
\nWith multiple slides, tipping buckets and lots of room to roam, Oak Hills is a splash zone built for maximum fun. The water features run automatically during regular hours \u2014 no buttons, no fuss. Amenities include a pavilion, picnic tables and grills, all first-come, first-served. Restrooms are available to the public while the splash park is open.<\/p>\n
\n329 Town Pl, Fairview
\nOpens May 5 | 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
\nThe Fountain offers a lively outdoor space built for summer days, with a splash pad and water features that keep kids busy and cooled off. Parents can settle in nearby and enjoy a more relaxed setting while the action unfolds. Its location near shopping and dining also makes it easy to turn a quick visit into a longer outing.<\/p>\n
\n2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas
\nOpen when temperature hits 55 degrees or higher | 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
\nThe Nancy Best Fountain offers a standout way to cool off in the heart of Dallas, with a 5,000-square-foot splash pad that draws plenty of families during the day. At night, the space shifts into a light-and-water show set to music, but play doesn\u2019t stop when the performance begins. The fountain is framed by three 15-foot stainless steel \u201ctrees,\u201d along with rosebud bubblers and more than 100 nozzles designed to ripple like moving leaves, giving the space a lively, kinetic feel from every angle.<\/p>\n