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Splash Pads Open April 22nd for the 2022 Season!
The City of Abilene Parks & Recreation Department announces the opening of splash pad season on Friday, April 22nd. Splash down at Adventure Pete’s five different islands located at the following city parks: Nelson Park, Redbud Park, Sears Park, Stevenson Park, and Scarborough Park!
Splash Pads are open seven days a week from dawn to dusk and recapture 90% of water, which is treated and recirculated providing a fun, safe, water-conservative environment for family and friends. These aquatic spots provide dozens of different water features for all ages, ranging from water sprayers to slides to massive dumping buckets, and are free to the community to enjoy. Splash Pad season runs from mid-April to mid-October.
Nelson Splash
2070 Zoo Lane
Abilene, Tx 79601
Redbud Splash
3125 S 32nd Street
Abilene, Texas 79605
Sears Splash
2250 Ambler Avenue
Abilene, Texas 79603
Stevenson Splash
441 East North 7th Street
Abilene, Texas 79601
Scarborough Splash
5402 Hartford Street
Abilene, Texas 79605
Abilene Splash Pads
Grover Nelson Park Splash Pad
Nelson Splash is located in Nelson Park next to the Abilene Zoo, Camp Barkeley Dog Park, Nelson Lake, Fort Imagination playground and Nelson Park softball fields.
Nelson Splash also has shaded picnic tables, water fountain, and restroom facilities. Open flame barbeque pits are not allowed within 100 feet of Nelson Splash.
Location
E.S. 11th & Loop 322 Abilene, Texas 79602
Hours
Open Dawn to Dusk
To report any issues or concerns at Nelson Splash Pad, please contact us at the following:
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm 325-676-6217
Nights & Weekends 325-665-3786
Redbud Park Splash Pad
The 2,852 square foot splash pad has 18 water features for all ages including two slides and a large dumping bucket that everyone can enjoy!
New to the splash pad is a water journey play area for small children. Redbud Splash also has shaded benches, a picnic table, a water fountain and restroom facilities. Open flame barbeque pits are not allowed within 100 feet of the splash pad. The project was approved by voters with the May 2015 bond election.
Location
3125 S 32nd Street Abilene, Texas 79605
Hours
Open Dawn to Dusk
To report any issues or concerns at Nelson Splash Pad, please contact us at the following:
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm 325-676-6217
Nights & Weekends 325-665-3786
Scarborough Park Splash Pad
This 3,000 square foot splash pad has 27 water features for all ages, shade structures and a sitting wall for parents, and a large dumping bucket that everyone will enjoy!
Scarborough Splash also has shaded picnic tables, water fountain, and restroom facilities.
The splash pad recaptures 90% of water, which is treated and recirculated. This project was approved by voters with the May 2015 bond election.
Location
5402 Hartford Street Abilene, Texas 79605
Hours
Open Dawn to Dusk
To report any issues or concerns at Nelson Splash Pad, please contact us at the following:
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm 325-676-6217
Nights & Weekends 325-665-3786
Arthur Sears Park Splash Pad
Sears Splash is 3,091 square feet and has 18 water features for all ages, according to a release from the city, including two slides and a large dumping bucket.
There is also a water journey play area for small children. The location also features shaded benches with picnic tables, a pavilion, a water fountain and nearby restroom facilities.
Location
2250 Ambler Avenue Abilene, Texas 79603
Hours
Open Dawn to Dusk
To report any issues or concerns at Nelson Splash Pad, please contact us at the following:
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm 325-676-6217
Nights & Weekends 325-665-3786
Stevenson Park Splash Pad
This 3,000 square foot splash pad has 22 interactive spray features, 40 foot seat wall, five shaded seating areas, and the Super Wave dumping bucket.
Stevenson Splash also has water fountains and restroom facilities.
The splash pad recaptures 90% of water, which is treated and recirculated. This project was approved by voters with the May 2015 bond election.
Location
441 East North 7th Street Abilene, Texas 79601
Hours
Open Dawn to Dusk
To report any issues or concerns at Nelson Splash Pad, please contact us at the following:
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm 325-676-6217
Nights & Weekends 325-665-3786