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Safari Splash at Fort Worth Zoo is operating at limited capacity to allow social distancing.
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14 local spray grounds guaranteed to make a splash SAFARI SPLASH: COURTESY OF FORT WORTH ZOO
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EMILY YEARWOOD
T’S NO SECRET that Texas summers are hot. But you don’t have to brave crowds at a water park or have a backyard pool to get relief. Here are some of DFW’s best splash pads that are open for visitors right now. (There are definitely great splash pads in other communities, but many are closed because of the pandemic.) Before you head out, be sure to confirm each site’s open status, as things can change quickly
these days. If you visit, remember to social distance, avoid large groups and follow all COVIDrelated guidelines. CALIFORNIA LANE PARK SPRAY GROUND // Arlington Location 1931 California Lane What to know Your kiddos will stay cool as they enjoy a spray tunnel and arch, water jets and a spinning play station. Access to the spray ground is free; splash the day away from 10am–8pm. You can rent the pavilion and its amenities—including grill and electricity access. Restrooms are on-site. OAK HILLS SPLASH PARK // Carrollton Location 1225 Royal Palm Lane What to know In addition to dump buckets and sprayers, this splash park features small water slides. Cool down at no cost during the hours of 9am–8pm. A pavilion, tables and grills are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Restrooms are available on-site. Swim attire is required.
MCPHERSON PARK SPLASH PAD // Colleyville Location 240 W. McDonwell School Road What to know The splash pad at McPherson Park features tipping water buckets, a red windmill that sprays water, an archway in a frog design that sprays kids below, and more. Take a snack and hydration break under the shaded pavilion. This splash pad is free and open 10am–8pm daily through the end of September. Restrooms are on-site. BICENTENNIAL PARK SPLASH PAD // Crowley Location 900 E. Glendale St. What to know Crowley’s Bicentennial Park offers a 2,000-square-foot splash pad for water fun. This free park has a sea theme and is open daily from 10am–8pm through Labor Day. There are restrooms on-site. DANIELDALE SPRAYGROUND // Dallas Location 300 W. Wheatland Road What to know With imaginative water play for the kids and shaded areas and tables for adults, this dfwchild.com / august 2020
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