Splash parks are so much fun and while we don't have very many in Lincoln we are lucky to have many surrounding us. A lot of pools close when schools start but splash parks usually stay open through Labor Day!
Ashland Splash Park was reviewed by a reader-thank you to her! She writes, "This is an awesome splash park. Featuring a dump bucket, ground sprinklers, water guns and more. There is also a covered gazebo and benches. Located next to the park and swimming pool." Near Wiggenhorn Park at 25th and Clay Streets.
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Platte River Splash Park is two tiered with three slides, buckets, a waterfall, fountains and more. The water in the splash pad is very warm, unlike most splash pad water. Admission is $5 for adults and children. Kids 2 and under are free. Memorial Day through Mid-August: Daily, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Mid-August through Labor Day: Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. The splash pad is a great alternative to a pool and it is especially engaging for 2-6 year olds. There is plenty of seating and shade over the tables. Platte River State Park is at 14421 346th St, Louisville, NE.
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Aurora Splash Pad is in Cole Park, located on the south side of Highway 34, between 7th and 8th Streets in Aurora, NE, just two blocks west of Streeter Park. It is a great park with lots of green space, three playgrounds, picnic shelters, walking paths, bathrooms and a splash pad. As a parent, I especially appreciated two things about the splash pad: there are picnic tables and chairs surrounding it and they have sunshades. In the middle of summer when it is scorching hot sunshades are a necessity. The park was a big hit with everyone and we stayed for two hours bouncing from playground to splash pad to playground.
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Bennet Splash Pad opened in May of 2019. Their Splash Pad is located in their town park. There is a playground close to the splash pad and a covered shelter with picnic tables.There are restrooms available as well. The splashpad is located in the southeast corner of the Bennet park. Splash Pad Hours: Open Mon-Wed-Fri 4pm-8pm, Sat & Sun 11am-6pm, closed Tues & Thurs. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
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Trago Splash Park is managed by the City of Lincoln. Trago is located on 22nd and U St. This is Lincoln's only free splash park and it is very popular. The splash pad is turned on 11:00 AM-7:00 PM every day, Memorial Day through Labor Day. This park has restrooms, lots of grass, trees and picnic tables.
Alaskan Adventure Splash Pad at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo is the best splash park that I've ever seen. It opened a few years ago, is included in your admission and is next to Sue's Carousel and the Red Barn. Regardless of where you are walking from you'll see a humpback whale breaching 30 feet into the air and you'll know you are there. Then, as you get nearer you'll hear the sounds of Alaskan animals like grizzlies growling, orcas singing and walruses bellowing. It is very hard to not get wet in this area, plan on bringing your suits, wearing them under your clothes or go at the end of the day and go home in wet clothes. It is worth it to drive to the zoo just to play in this splash park!
Firth, NE recently opened its first splash park to rave reviews. It has several different spray functions. 2025 Season Schedule: May 23 - September 1
Mondays: Closed for Maintenance, Tuesdays/Thursdays: 11:00am - 1:00pm, Wednesdays/Fridays: 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Saturdays: 10:00am - 7:00pm, Sundays: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Hastings Banner Splash Park is in Bellevue, NE. It is located at 5005 Virginia St. It is a small splash pad with a park attached and a big, beautiful field nearby. There are no bathrooms or drinking fountains but there is a covered shelter and port-a-pottys. It is located in a residential area so if you think you are lost driving down a street with houses, you're not!
We will add more splash parks to this list as we visit them! Do you know of a great splash pad that we should add? Email us at marym@macaronikid.com
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