Splash pad season begins across the Valley
By Jessica Boehm
Published on March 18, 2026.
The Valley's splash pad season has begun early due to triple-digit temperatures in March, making it too early for indoor-only days. Several local splash pads are now open year-round or have begun their "summer" season. The opening date for most of the Valley's free options is now open now. Other notable attractions include City of Scottsdale splash pads (Chesnutt Park, Paiute Park, Pima Park, and City of Mesa splash pads. However, Riverview Park in Mesa will temporarily close for maintenance. The Town of Queen Creek's splash pads will open soon, with some expected to open later in the year.
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