# Splash pads and water play for kids in San Jose

Places in San Jose with water for kids to play in. 11 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-08, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Hellyer County Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/hellyer-county-park-san-jose) (playground, San Jose). A 30-foot play structure with enclosed slides plus a rock-formation splash pad that switches on whenever it hits 70 degrees, next to Cottonwood Lake (fishing) and the Coyote Creek trail. Permanent restrooms; $6 county parking. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, September 2026).
2. [Carrabelle Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/carrabelle-park-san-jose) (park, San Jose). Park with a water play feature and a playground for all ages. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
3. [Erikson Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/erikson-park-san-jose) (park, San Jose). Park with a water play feature and a playground for ages 2 to 5. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
4. [Forestdale Tot Lot](https://ourplayday.com/places/forestdale-tot-lot-san-jose) (attraction, San Jose). Tot lot with a water play feature and a playground for ages 2 to 5. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
5. [McLaughlin Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mclaughlin-park-san-jose) (park, San Jose). Park with a water play feature and a playground. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
6. [Melody Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/melody-park-san-jose) (park, San Jose). Park with a water play feature and a playground for ages 5 to 12. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
7. [O'Donnell's Gardens Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/o-donnell-s-gardens-park-san-jose) (garden, San Jose). Neighborhood park with a water play feature and a playground for ages 2 to 5. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
8. [Parma Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/parma-park-san-jose) (park, San Jose). Neighborhood park with a water play feature, a sand play area and separate playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
9. [Plaza de Cesar Chavez](https://ourplayday.com/places/plaza-de-cesar-chavez-san-jose) (attraction, San Jose). Downtown plaza with a water play fountain, steps from The Tech Interactive and the art museum. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
10. [Rosemary Gardens Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/rosemary-gardens-park-san-jose) (garden, San Jose). Neighborhood park with a water play feature and a playground for ages 2 to 5. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).
11. [San Tomas Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/san-tomas-park-san-jose) (park, San Jose). Neighborhood park with a water play feature and separate playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12. Confirmed: water play (Play Day, October 2026).

## Other lists for San Jose

- [High chairs](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/san-jose/with-high-chairs) (12)
- [Changing tables](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/san-jose/with-changing-tables) (6)
- [Kids' menu](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/san-jose/with-kids-menu) (8)
- [Wheelchair accessible](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/san-jose/wheelchair-accessible) (31)
- [Cribs](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/san-jose/with-cribs) (7)
- [Pool](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/san-jose/with-a-pool) (7)
- [Free breakfast](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/san-jose/with-free-breakfast) (4)
- [Fridge in the room](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/san-jose/with-a-fridge) (4)
- [Separate bedroom](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/san-jose/with-a-separate-bedroom) (4)
- [Restrooms](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/san-jose/with-restrooms) (8)
- [Free](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/san-jose/free-to-visit) (7)
- [Shade](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/san-jose/with-shade) (5)
- [Order at the counter](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/san-jose/order-at-the-counter) (8)

## 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.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/places/in/san-jose/with-water-play. All of San Jose: https://ourplayday.com/places/in/san-jose