Every public splash pad across the Pioneer Valley, verified for the 2026 season. Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin counties — addresses, hours, ages, parking, and what to know before you load the kids in the car.
14 active splash pads · 10 towns · updated for the 2026 season
Agawam · Hampden County · Free
One of the most-loved spray parks in the region. Paired with the big School Street Park playground.
Amherst · Hampshire County · Free
Amherst's only municipal spray pad. Late-season runs longer than most pads in the Valley, often into October.
Chicopee · Hampden County · Free
One of two Chicopee spray parks operating in 2026. Sarah Jane and Fairview spray parks are NOT open this season.
Chicopee · Hampden County · Free
The second Chicopee spray park operating in 2026 alongside Lincoln Grove.
Easthampton · Hampshire County · Free
Paired with a playground and the Nonotuck Park pond. Shaded picnic tables nearby. Easthampton Recreation maintains.
Greenfield · Franklin County · Free
Split midday/afternoon hours this season to conserve water during the ongoing drought. Greenfield's only municipal splash pad.
Holyoke · Hampden County · Free
Paired with the Community Field playground. Holyoke's busiest spray pad on hot afternoons.
Holyoke · Hampden County · Free
Downtown Holyoke. One of three Holyoke Parks spray pads on the same daily 11am-7pm schedule.
Holyoke · Hampden County · Free
South-end Holyoke. The least-crowded of the three Holyoke spray pads.
Northampton · Hampshire County · Park fee
Inside Look Park alongside the playground, mini-train, paddle boats, and zoo. Best one-stop summer day in the Valley for kids under 10.
South Hadley · Hampshire County · Free
Smaller neighborhood pad than Buttery Brook. Quieter mid-day; popular with the under-5 crowd.
South Hadley · Hampshire County · Free
Big open park with playground, walking paths, and the splash pad. South Hadley's most-used summer spot for families.
Westfield · Hampden County · Free
At the Municipal Playground complex off Franklin St. Long hours compared to most Valley pads — open until 8pm.
Wilbraham · Hampden County · Park fee
Bundled with Spec Pond Beach admission — day pass or Wilbraham season pass. Lifeguarded; paired with the swim beach.
Springfield · Hampden County · Closed 2026
Springfield Parks confirmed the Forest Park splash pad is closed for the 2025-2026 summer season. The rest of Forest Park (Zoo in Forest Park, playgrounds, picnic areas) is open as usual.
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