Gilbert Family Foundation Water Wonderland
1801 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
Gilbert Family Foundation Water Wonderland is a public splash pad inside Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park in Detroit, Michigan. The closest other splash pad is Riverfront Garden Rooms Splash Pad, 1.3 miles away. Splash pad in the play garden of the west riverfront park that opened in October 2025.
What's at this splash pad
Details from metroparent.com and parents' reports, checked 2026-10-28. "Not mapped yet" means we haven't confirmed it, not that it isn't there.
Before you go
- Pack water shoes. Splash pad surfaces get slippery and hot.
- Bring sunscreen, a towel and a change of clothes. Swim diapers are required at most pads.
- Most pads are push-button or motion-activated and shut off in storms.
- More tips: what to bring · safety tips
Questions about Gilbert Family Foundation Water Wonderland
Is Gilbert Family Foundation Water Wonderland free?
Yes. It's listed with no admission fee.
Does Gilbert Family Foundation Water Wonderland have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped near this splash pad yet. Many parks have them, so check on arrival or let us know if you spot some.
When is Gilbert Family Foundation Water Wonderland open?
Most outdoor splash pads in Michigan open around Memorial Day weekend and close around Labor Day. Each parks department sets its own dates and daily hours, and pads can close for weather or maintenance.
Where is Gilbert Family Foundation Water Wonderland?
It's in Detroit, MI at 1801 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48216. Use the directions button above for turn-by-turn directions.
What other splash pads are near Gilbert Family Foundation Water Wonderland?
The closest is Riverfront Garden Rooms Splash Pad in Detroit (1.3 miles). See all splash pads in Detroit.