# Splash pads and water play for kids in San Jose

Places in San Jose with water for kids to play in. 14 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-22, 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. Has: water play.
2. [Fowler Creek Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/fowler-creek-park-san-jose) (park, San Jose). Park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12. Has: water play.
3. [John P. McEnery Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/john-p-mcenery-park-san-jose) (park, San Jose). Park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12. Has: water play.
4. [La Colina Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/la-colina-park-san-jose) (park, San Jose). Park with playgrounds for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12. Has: water play.
5. [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. Has: water play.
6. [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. Has: water play.
7. [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. Has: water play.
8. [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. Has: water play.
9. [McLaughlin Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/mclaughlin-park-san-jose) (park, San Jose). Park with a water play feature and a playground. Has: water play.
10. [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. Has: water play.
11. [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. Has: water play.
12. [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. Has: water play.
13. [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. Has: water play.
14. [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. Has: water play.

## Other lists for San Jose

- [High chairs](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-jose/with-high-chairs) (12)
- [Changing tables](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-jose/with-changing-tables) (6)
- [Kids' menu](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-jose/with-kids-menu) (8)
- [Wheelchair accessible](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-jose/wheelchair-accessible) (31)
- [Cribs](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-jose/with-cribs) (7)
- [Pool](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-jose/with-a-pool) (7)
- [Free breakfast](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-jose/with-free-breakfast) (4)
- [Fridge in the room](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-jose/with-a-fridge) (5)
- [Separate bedroom](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-jose/with-a-separate-bedroom) (4)
- [Restrooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-jose/with-restrooms) (54)
- [Free](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-jose/free-to-visit) (10)
- [Shade](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-jose/with-shade) (5)
- [Order at the counter](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/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) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-jose/with-water-play. All of San Jose: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-jose