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Splash Pads

Western Mass Splash Pads

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

School Street Park Spray Park

Agawam · Hampden County · Free

Hours
Daily 11:00am – 7:00pm (automatic on/off, weather permitting)
Season
Through Labor Day weekend
Ages
All ages
Parking
On-site
Bathrooms
Yes

One of the most-loved spray parks in the region. Paired with the big School Street Park playground.

Amherst

Groff Park Spray Pad

Amherst · Hampshire County · Free

Hours
Daily 10:00am – 8:00pm (Tuesdays open at noon for maintenance)
Season
Memorial Day weekend through mid-October
Ages
All ages (under 13 needs adult supervision)
Parking
Free on-site
Bathrooms
Yes

Amherst's only municipal spray pad. Late-season runs longer than most pads in the Valley, often into October.

Chicopee

Lincoln Grove Spray Park

Chicopee · Hampden County · Free

Hours
Daily 10:30am – 6:00pm
Season
Open for the 2026 season
Ages
All ages
Parking
On-site
Bathrooms
Seasonal — confirm with Chicopee Parks at (413) 594-3481

One of two Chicopee spray parks operating in 2026. Sarah Jane and Fairview spray parks are NOT open this season.

Rivers Park Spray Park

Chicopee · Hampden County · Free

Hours
Daily 10:30am – 6:00pm
Season
Open for the 2026 season
Ages
All ages
Parking
On-site
Bathrooms
Seasonal — confirm with Chicopee Parks at (413) 594-3481

The second Chicopee spray park operating in 2026 alongside Lincoln Grove.

Easthampton

Nonotuck Park Splash Pad

Easthampton · Hampshire County · Free

Hours
Daily 10:00am – 7:00pm
Season
Mid-June through Labor Day
Ages
All ages
Parking
Free lot
Bathrooms
Yes, on site

Paired with a playground and the Nonotuck Park pond. Shaded picnic tables nearby. Easthampton Recreation maintains.

Greenfield

Hillside Park Splash Pad

Greenfield · Franklin County · Free

Hours
Daily 11:00am – 1:00pm and 4:00pm – 7:00pm (split-shift schedule for drought conditions)
Season
Summer 2026
Ages
Under 13 supervised; swim diapers required under age 4
Parking
Free in two lots — Grove St and Conway St
Bathrooms
Seasonal — confirm with Greenfield Recreation

Split midday/afternoon hours this season to conserve water during the ongoing drought. Greenfield's only municipal splash pad.

Holyoke

Northampton

Look Park Splash Pad

Northampton · Hampshire County · Park fee

Hours
Daily 11:00am – 6:00pm (weather permitting)
Season
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Ages
Toddlers through 10
Parking
Park entrance fee covers parking and pad access
Bathrooms
Yes, on site

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

Beechgrounds Park Splash Pad

South Hadley · Hampshire County · Free

Hours
Daily 10:00am – 7:00pm
Season
Late June through Labor Day
Ages
Toddlers through 8
Parking
Free on-street parking
Bathrooms
Seasonal

Smaller neighborhood pad than Buttery Brook. Quieter mid-day; popular with the under-5 crowd.

Westfield

Bullens Field Spray Park

Westfield · Hampden County · Free

Hours
Daily 10:30am – 8:00pm
Season
June through Labor Day weekend
Ages
All ages
Parking
On-site (Greylock St)
Bathrooms
Yes, ADA-accessible

At the Municipal Playground complex off Franklin St. Long hours compared to most Valley pads — open until 8pm.

Wilbraham

Amy's Sparkle Park (Spec Pond)

Wilbraham · Hampden County · Park fee

Hours
Daily 11:00am – 7:00pm (Jun 13 – Aug 2), then 11:00am – 6:00pm (Aug 3 – Aug 16)
Season
June 13 through August 16, 2026
Ages
All ages
Parking
On-site
Bathrooms
Yes (Spec Pond beach facility)

Bundled with Spec Pond Beach admission — day pass or Wilbraham season pass. Lifeguarded; paired with the swim beach.

Closed for the 2026 season

Forest Park Splash Pad

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.

Spot a pad we’re missing, or one with changed hours? Drop us a note and we’ll update the list.

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