# Splash pads and water play for kids in Jacksonville

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

Last updated 2026-10-12, 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. Has: water play.
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. Has: water play.
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. Has: water play.
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. Has: water play.
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. Has: water play.
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, for kids of every ability. Has: water play.
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. Has: water play.
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. Has: water play.
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. Has: water play.
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. Has: water play.
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 afterward. Has: water play.
12. [Bruce Park Playground and Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/bruce-park-playground-and-splash-pad-jacksonville) (playground, Jacksonville). A playground, a splash pad and covered picnic shelters, all together. Has: water play.
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 in the same park. Has: water play.
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 and a splash pad, with sports courts for older kids. Has: water play.
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. Has: water play.
16. [Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens](https://ourplayday.com/places/jacksonville-zoo-and-botanical-gardens-jacksonville) (garden, Jacksonville). Animals plus giraffe feeding at an overlook, a train across the grounds, a Forest Play Area, a goat yard and a splash ground. Has: water play.

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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) A list needs at least three places to exist.

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