Looking for the best splash pads near metro Detroit to keep your kids cool and entertained this summer? You’re in luck! Southeast Michigan is home to a wide variety of splash pads and spraygrounds—perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and big kids alike.
These family-friendly water play spots feature zero-depth entry, which means no standing water and a safer environment for young children who aren’t strong swimmers yet. From colorful water cannons and giant dump buckets to whimsical fountains and even helicopter-themed sprayers, these splash pads offer endless fun on a hot day.
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Best splash pads in metro Detroit
Cascade in the Shade
- Address: 155 Shadyside Drive, Mount Clemens
- Cost: Free
This artistic community play fountain is located at Shadyside Park. The 1,400-square-foot interactive water fountain and splash pad feature colorful murals of trees with roots and wildflowers to represent the past, present and future of the city.
Clinton Township Splash Pad
- Address: 40700 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township
- Cost: Membership required for residents and non-residents, see website for details
This splash pad opened in 2022 near the Clinton Township Public Library-Main Branch. It features numerous water features, a big bucket, shaded seating areas and a picnic area outside the fence.
Dodge Park Splash Pad
- Address: 40250 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights
- Cost: Free residents, $5 non-residents
The splash pad includes a mini splash area, movable spray features, interactive elements, water table, waterslide, toddler slide and a bucket that dumps water every couple of minutes.
Lake St. Clair Metropark Squirt Zone Spray Ground and Pool
- Address: 31300 Metropolitan Parkway, Harrison Township
- Cost: $10 daily vehicle
With water cannons, a tunnel of water to run through and ground sprays shooting up water, tykes will be able to cool off no matter how hot the temperature gets.
KLR Splashpad
- Address: 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Seymour Lake Park, Oxford Township
- Cost: Free
The “KLR” stands for “Kids Love Recreation” – that means all kids and ability levels at this inclusive park (“Aqua Wheelchairs” available on request). Be prepared for your child to get sprinkled in water as it squirts out from machines as well as the ground.
Lily Pad Springs
- Address: 6200 Farmington Road, West Bloomfield
- Cost: $7 non-residents, $4 residents
The largest splash pad in Michigan features 5,500 square feet of water play including 50-plus play features, including a 2,400-square-foot climbable structure, splash bucket that dumps 55 gallons of water and four waterslides.
Normandy Oaks Park Splash Pad
- Address: 4234 Delemere, Royal Oak
- Cost: Free
This outdoor splash pad is activated by a switch and is open from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day. Be sure to check out the playscape at Normandy Oaks Park nearby.
H20 Zone Spray Ground
- Address: 36300 Warren Road, Westland
- Cost: 2025 fees TBA
Soak in the sun and rinse off at the H20 Zone. Be sure to check out the 18-foot helicopter that sprays water from its spinning rotor. Plus, water bucket and spray attractions. Also, free Wi-Fi and a concession area.
Mt. Elliott Park Water Feature on Detroit Riverfront Splash Park
- Address: 110 Mt. Elliott St., Detroit
- Cost: Free
This Great Lakes schooner-themed spot has water cascades, kid-activated water cannons, unique wind chimes and more interactive features. There’s a popular open-air cafe nearby.
Blue Heron Bay Spray Park at Independence Lake County Park
- Address: 3200 Jennings Road, Webster Township, Whitmore Lake
- Cost: $6 Washtenaw County residents, $10 non-residents for daily vehicles
On the list of Washtenaw County splash parks in Michigan, this spot is loaded with interactive jets used to spray those around you, water cannons, dumping buckets and more for family fun.
This article was recently updated on April 17, 2025 by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Manager, Katina Beniaris. Questions? Please reach out to katina@metroparent.com.
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