Orlando’s Best Splash Pads for Toddlers (Ranked by Real Moms Who Actually Go)

Hey Mamas!

Summer’s here, and let’s be real our toddlers are basically sticky popsicles with legs. If you’re anything like me, you’re searching DAILY for

to cool them down without breaking the bank, losing your mind, or dealing with 90 lbs of sand.

So, I asked the real experts (AKA my mom squad and Play Dates of Orlando community), and we rounded up the best splash pads in the Orlando area rated on fun, shade, toddler-friendliness, and “can I sip my iced coffee in peace?”

Let’s go 💦

1. Capehart Park Splash Pad

📍 715 Capehart Dr, Orlando, FL 32822 (https://www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Directory/Capehart-Park)

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Why we love it: It’s cute, it’s clean, and it’s fenced in! There are sprayers, dump buckets, and enough space for even the wildest toddlers to run themselves tired. It also has shaded picnic tables for moms who just *want to sit down for five minutes.*

Bonus: Bathrooms close by, decent parking, and never too packed during weekdays.

2. Downey Park Splash Pad

📍 10107 Flowers Ave, Orlando, FL 32825 (https://www.orangecountyfl.net/cultureparks/parks.aspx?d=20#.YyYv5nbMKUk)

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Why it’s a fave: This one is HUGE. There’s a playground, lake views, and you can hit the splash pad first and picnic after. The splash pad is fenced (yes please!) and includes fun spinning flowers, water hoops, and plenty of puddles for littles to stomp in.

Pro tip: Bring a blanket for a shaded picnic under the trees.

3. Dr. P. Phillips Community Park

📍 8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd, Orlando, FL 32836 (https://www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Directory/Dr-P-Phillips-Community-Park)

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Okay but wow: This one has a seriously impressive splash pad setup and a playground that could double as a toddler’s dream jungle gym. You do have to pay ($1 per child), but it’s clean, gated, and has a café nearby. A whole *experience*.

Downside: Gets busy fast, so aim for mornings.

4. Barnett Park Splash Pad

📍 4801 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808 (https://www.orangecountyfl.net/cultureparks/parks.aspx?d=23)

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Underrated gem: Not as busy as the others, and the splash pad is *perfect* for under-5s. Sprinklers, no scary dump buckets, and lots of room to lay out towels and snacks.

Good for: Low-key moms who just want their kids to splash without sensory overload.

5. Winter Park Community Center Splash Pad

📍 721 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 (https://cityofwinterpark.org/departments/parks-recreation/recreation-facilities/community-center/)

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Chill vibes only: This one is smaller but super clean and well-maintained. There’s usually shade, plenty of seating, and it’s steps away from downtown Winter Park—so you can grab a coffee or smoothie afterward and feel like you’re *thriving*.

Psst: Perfect for weekday chill mornings!

Splash Pad Survival Tips:

Bring water shoes– hot pavement and stubbed toes are a no for me.

A portable fan (for *you* too… trust me).

Snacks that won’t melt – goldfish over chocolate, every time.

A towel & mini first aid kit – because toddlers.

💬 What’s your favorite splash pad, mama?

Drop it in the comments or tag us on IG @PlayDatesofOrlando when you visit any of these spots!

We’ll keep adding to this list as the summer heats up 🔥