# Free things to do with kids in Tampa

Parks, playgrounds and other things to do in Tampa that are free to get into. 15 listed.

Last updated 2026-11-02, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Anderson Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/anderson-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). Shady park under big trees, with two playgrounds, swings and a splash pad where lion statues spray water. Has: free to enter.
2. [Ballast Point Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/ballast-point-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). Bayfront park with a playground and a splash pad of flower fountains and ground jets, and covered picnic tables. Has: free to enter.
3. [Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/cotanchobee-fort-brooke-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). Waterfront park at the end of the Riverwalk, with a tree-shaded playground and splash pad, a pier and a mangrove overlook. Has: free to enter.
4. [Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Interactive Fountain](https://ourplayday.com/places/curtis-hixon-waterfront-park-interactive-fountain-tampa) (park, Tampa). Riverfront park with interactive fountains to run through, a large playground and shaded pavilions, right by the children's museum. Has: free to enter.
5. [Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/emanuel-p-johnson-recreation-center-splash-pad-tampa) (water park, Tampa). A county splash pad at a recreation center that also has a playground. Has: free to enter.
6. [Fair Oaks Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/fair-oaks-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). A city splash pad beside the community center, running on a seasonal schedule. Has: free to enter.
7. [Giddens Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/giddens-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). Neighborhood park with a small interactive splash pad, a playground, ball fields and a recreation center. Has: free to enter.
8. [Kenly Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/kenly-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). A new splash pad with a giant tipping bucket among its spray features, and a playground too. Has: free to enter.
9. [Kings Forest Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/kings-forest-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). A five-acre neighborhood park with a splash pad, a playground and an open field to run around in. Has: free to enter.
10. [Northdale Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/northdale-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). A county park and recreation center with a splash pad and a playground. Has: free to enter.
11. [Perry Harvey Sr. Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/perry-harvey-sr-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). Splash pad in a park full of big sculptures and art on the neighborhood's history, with a skate bowl and basketball courts. Has: free to enter.
12. [Springhill Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/springhill-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). A city splash pad at a neighborhood park with a community center, running on a seasonal schedule. Has: free to enter.
13. [Water Works Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/water-works-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). Riverfront park with a ship-shaped play area, a splash pad with spouts and a dumping bucket, and a restored spring full of fish and birds. Has: free to enter.
14. [Winston Park Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/winston-park-splash-pad-tampa) (park, Tampa). An eight-acre county park with a splash pad and a playground, plus a basketball court and an outdoor fitness gym. Has: free to enter.
15. [Monterey Lakeside Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/monterey-lakeside-park-tampa) (park, Tampa). A small lake with a fountain and a short paved path, plus picnic shelters, grills and a gazebo. Has: free to enter.

## Other lists for Tampa

- [Kids' menu](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/tampa/with-kids-menu) (3)
- [Water play](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/florida/tampa/with-water-play) (21)

## 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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