Splash pads on Long Island
Long Island has 29 parks with splash pads: spray grounds the kids can run through all afternoon, most of them free with regular town-park entry and open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Checked October 2026
In Nassau County
In Suffolk County
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What to know
Nassau's are concentrated in the bigger county and town parks; Suffolk's run from Copiague and Lindenhurst on the South Shore up to Huntington and Mount Sinai. Every park here has been location-checked, and nearly all link the town's official page. Spray features do close for maintenance some seasons, so confirm before a special trip.
Common questions
Are splash pads on Long Island free?
Most are free with entry to the town or county park they sit in. Some towns check resident IDs in summer, and a few county parks charge per-car parking on weekends. Nearly every listing links the park's official page where the current rules are posted.
When do Long Island splash pads open for the season?
The typical season runs Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, with some parks running weekends-only until school lets out. Hours vary by town, so nearly every listing links the official page to confirm.
Do I need to be a town resident to use a splash pad?
At many town parks, yes. Long Island towns often restrict pools and spray grounds to residents in peak season. County and state park splash pads are generally open to everyone.