Chesterfield Park Splash Pad
Scott Avenue
Cool off in Des Moines: 6 splash pads with directions and nearby amenities.
Of the 6 splash pads here, 2 have restrooms mapped nearby and 5 sit next to a playground.
Scott Avenue
Clark Street
24th Street
Forest Avenue
17th Street
Cowles Commons · Locust Street
We list 6 splash pads in Des Moines, plus 4 more within about 25 miles. If we're missing one, add it here.
Most splash pads in public parks have no admission fee. Some city-run spray grounds and water parks charge a small fee or require a pass, so check each pad's page.
In Iowa, most outdoor splash pads open around Memorial Day weekend and close around Labor Day. Des Moines parks set their own dates and hours, and pads shut off during storms.
Restrooms are mapped near Chesterfield Park Splash Pad, Lauridsen Fountain.
Missing a splash pad in Des Moines? Tell us about it. Locations from OpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-28.