Splash pads and water play for kids in Jacksonville

A shaded destination playground and a splash pad sized for younger kids, with room to walk between them.

A pirate-themed playground by the creek, then a stroll along the water where you might spot a manatee.

A small playground with a popular seasonal splash pad and shaded seats for the grown-ups watching.

A playscape with a splash pad beside it, plus ball fields and picnic space for the rest of the afternoon.

Split into Little Heart for ages 2 to 5 and Big Heart for 5 to 12, with a carousel and swings, and fitness equipment for you.

An all-inclusive playground built in 2023 and a splash pad in the same park, so kids of every ability can play and cool off in one stop.

A playground new in 2025 with a splash pad in the same park, so kids can climb first and get soaked after.

Elevated towers several levels up, slides and soft turf underneath, and an event lawn and the riverwalk right alongside.

A beach, a climbing-and-swinging playground and a fenced splash area by the lake, so you can switch between sand and water play.

Separate playscapes for toddlers and older kids, plus a splash pad to cool off, so everyone plays at their own level.

Shaded playgrounds, a modern play structure and a seasonal splash area, plus easy paths for a walk afterwards.

Playground, splash pad and picnic shelters together, so you can set up lunch under a roof while the kids get soaked.

A playscape put in in 2024 plus a splash pad, so a hot afternoon has a way to cool off without leaving the park.

A 2023 playground, a splash pad and sports courts, so older kids have a game going while the younger ones run through the water.

A small green square with a lion fountain to look at, and storytime in the gazebo now and then.

Animals plus a Forest Play Area, a goat yard and a splash ground for warm days, so kids get real breaks between exhibits.