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Sylmar Park Splash Pad
What it costs
Splash pad play is free. The adjacent Sylmar Pool charges seasonal admission when open (children 0–17 about $1, adults about $4; cash only on the aquatic page—confirm before visiting).
Ages
Ages All Ages
Hours
Seasonal; typically open with Sylmar Pool summer schedule (check LAParks)
Parent quick answers
- Address
- 13109 Borden Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342
- Cost
- Splash pad play is free. The adjacent Sylmar Pool charges seasonal admission when open (children 0–17 about $1, adults about $4; cash only on the aquatic page—confirm before visiting).
- Season
- Park grounds: check LAParks Sylmar Recreation Center for daily site hours.
- Hours
- Aquatic complex runs seasonally (Memorial Day through Labor Day, with extended weekend hours into fall on the LAParks aquatic page).
- Hours
- Seasonal; typically open with Sylmar Pool summer schedule (check LAParks)
- Parking
- On-site lot; street parking on busy summer weekends.
- Bathrooms
- Restrooms at rec center—far from splash and playgrounds.
- Best time
- Weekday late morning; seasonal pad.
Common questions
- Is Sylmar Park splash pad open now?
- The Sylmar splash pad runs seasonally with the Sylmar Pool summer schedule (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Hours can change for maintenance or water-quality checks—confirm on the LAParks Sylmar page before you go.
- Is Sylmar Park splash pad free?
- Yes—the spray ground is free. The adjacent Sylmar Pool charges separate seasonal admission when open.
- Is Sylmar Park splash pad good for toddlers?
- Yes for many families: shaded spray features, fountain jets, and playground space on the same campus. Supervise toddlers near the pool deck when the aquatic center is open.
Experience
Shaded splash pad beside Sylmar Recreation Center and Sylmar Pool, with tree sprinklers, a spraying whale, and fountain jets—handy for Valley heat after playground time.
Details
Hours & timing
- • Park grounds: check LAParks Sylmar Recreation Center for daily site hours.
- • Aquatic complex runs seasonally (Memorial Day through Labor Day, with extended weekend hours into fall on the LAParks aquatic page).
Parking
- • On-site parking at Sylmar Recreation Center / pool complex.
- • Street parking may be available nearby; observe posted restrictions.
Highlights
- • Tree-shaped sprinklers and a spraying whale feature.
- • Fountain jets for toddlers to run through.
- • Playground and picnic areas in the same park complex.
What Parents Mention
- Bathrooms: Restrooms at rec center—far from splash and playgrounds.
- Parking: On-site lot; street parking on busy summer weekends.
- Quieter times: Weekday late morning; seasonal pad.
- Hygiene: Bring water shoes after peak use.
Notes for parents
- • Restrooms are at the recreation center complex.
- • Bring towels, swim suits, and water shoes; non-slip shoes recommended on wet surfaces.
- • Splash pad sits next to the pool—supervise toddlers near deeper water areas when the pool is open.
Phone
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