# Splash pads and water play for kids in Jacksonville

Places in Jacksonville with water for kids to play in. 16 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-03, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Lonnie C. Miller Sr. Regional Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/lonnie-c-miller-sr-regional-park-playground-jacksonville) (playground, Jacksonville). A shaded destination playground and a splash pad sized for younger kids, with room to walk between them. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
2. [Tommy Hazouri Sr. Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/tommy-hazouri-sr-park-playground-jacksonville) (playground, Jacksonville). A pirate-themed playground by the creek, then a stroll along the water where you might spot a manatee. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
3. [Wiley Road Playground and Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/wiley-road-playground-and-splash-pad-jacksonville) (playground, Jacksonville). A small playground with a popular seasonal splash pad and shaded seats for the grown-ups watching. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
4. [Murray Hill Playground and Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/murray-hill-playground-and-splash-pad-jacksonville) (playground, Jacksonville). A playscape with a splash pad beside it, plus ball fields and picnic space for the rest of the afternoon. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
5. [The Gym at RiversEdge Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-gym-at-riversedge-playground-jacksonville) (playground, Jacksonville). 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. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
6. [Flossie Brunson Eastside Park Playground and Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/flossie-brunson-eastside-park-playground-and-splash-pad-jacksonville) (playground, Jacksonville). 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. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
7. [Lem Merrett Park Playground and Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/lem-merrett-park-playground-and-splash-pad-jacksonville) (playground, Jacksonville). A playground new in 2025 with a splash pad in the same park, so kids can climb first and get soaked after. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
8. [Riverfront Plaza Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/riverfront-plaza-playground-jacksonville) (playground, Jacksonville). Elevated towers several levels up, slides and soft turf underneath, and an event lawn and the riverwalk right alongside. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
9. [Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/kathryn-abbey-hanna-park-jacksonville) (park, Jacksonville). A beach, a climbing-and-swinging playground and a fenced splash area by the lake, so you can switch between sand and water play. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
10. [Leonard Abess Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/leonard-abess-park-playground-jacksonville) (playground, Jacksonville). Separate playscapes for toddlers and older kids, plus a splash pad to cool off, so everyone plays at their own level. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
11. [Richard H. 'Dick' Kravitz Regional Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/richard-h-dick-kravitz-regional-park-playground-jacksonville) (playground, Jacksonville). Shaded playgrounds, a modern play structure and a seasonal splash area, plus easy paths for a walk afterwards. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
12. [Bruce Park Playground and Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/bruce-park-playground-and-splash-pad-jacksonville) (playground, Jacksonville). Playground, splash pad and picnic shelters together, so you can set up lunch under a roof while the kids get soaked. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
13. [Glen Myra Park Playground and Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/glen-myra-park-playground-and-splash-pad-jacksonville) (playground, Jacksonville). A playscape put in in 2024 plus a splash pad, so a hot afternoon has a way to cool off without leaving the park. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
14. [J. Gardner Nip Sams Memorial Park Playground and Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/j-gardner-nip-sams-memorial-park-playground-and-splash-pad-jacksonville) (playground, Jacksonville). A 2023 playground, a splash pad and sports courts, so older kids have a game going while the younger ones run through the water. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
15. [Balis Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/balis-park-jacksonville) (park, Jacksonville). A small green square with a lion fountain to look at, and storytime in the gazebo now and then. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
16. [Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens](https://ourplayday.com/places/jacksonville-zoo-and-botanical-gardens-jacksonville) (garden, Jacksonville). Animals plus a Forest Play Area, a goat yard and a splash ground for warm days, so kids get real breaks between exhibits. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).

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## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) with the source and month of each. A list needs at least three places to exist.

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