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Wilson Park Splash Pad
What it costs
Free public splash pad; no reservations accepted.
Ages
Ages All Ages
Hours
Seasonal: 10:00 AM–sunset daily when open (May 23–Sep 7, 2026)
Parent quick answers
- Ages
- Ages All Ages
- Address
- 2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501
- Cost
- Free public splash pad; no reservations accepted.
- Season
- 2026 season: Saturday, May 23 through Monday, September 7.
- Hours
- When open: daily 10:00 AM to sunset.
- Hours
- Seasonal: 10:00 AM–sunset daily when open (May 23–Sep 7, 2026)
- Parking
- Free lots; Saturday market is busier.
- Bathrooms
- Park restrooms on site.
- Toddler fit
- Unsupervised spray ground—great for toddlers with close adult supervision; touch the activator pole to start the jets.
- Best time
- Weekday late morning; check maintenance closures.
Common questions
- What are Wilson Park splash pad hours?
- When open for the 2026 season (May 23 through September 7), the Wilson Park splash pad in Torrance runs daily from 10:00 AM to sunset. The pad may close for cold weather, maintenance, or other park activities—check the city page before you go.
- Is Wilson Park splash pad open now?
- During the 2026 season (May 23–September 7), the Torrance splash pad at Wilson Park is scheduled to run daily from 10:00 AM to sunset when weather allows. Outside that window, or during maintenance or cold weather, the water features may be off even when the park grounds are open.
- Is there parking at Wilson Park splash pad?
- Yes—Charles H. Wilson Park has on-site parking lots on the Crenshaw Blvd campus. Allow a short walk from your parking row to the splash pad, especially on busy Saturdays when the farmers market is on.
Experience
Seasonal splash pad at Charles H. Wilson Park in Torrance—touch the activator pole to start the jets on this unsupervised, free public spray ground at the city’s largest park.
Details
Hours & timing
- • 2026 season: Saturday, May 23 through Monday, September 7.
- • When open: daily 10:00 AM to sunset.
- • Closed during inclement or cold weather; may close for maintenance or other park activities.
- • Wilson Park grounds: typically 6:00 AM–10:00 PM (confirm on the city parks page).
Parking
- • On-site parking lots at Charles H. Wilson Park (Crenshaw Blvd campus).
- • Large park (44+ acres)—allow time to walk from your parking row to the splash pad.
Highlights
- • No party reservations—first-come public play during operating hours.
- • Part of Wilson Park with playgrounds, sports fields, and the Torrance Farmers Market.
- • Staff may add benches based on summer usage patterns (per city FAQ).
What Parents Mention
- Bathrooms: Park restrooms on site.
- Parking: Free lots; Saturday market is busier.
- Quieter times: Weekday late morning; check maintenance closures.
- Hygiene: Check city status; water shoes on wet concrete.
Notes for parents
- • Unsupervised facility—children under 12 must be with an adult 18+.
- • Touch the activator button on the stainless-steel pole to start water.
- • Restrooms open during the day and closed in the evening per the city FAQ.
- • Swim diapers required for children not potty trained; water shoes OK, street shoes not allowed on the pad.
- • Nearby decorative fountain is not a play area—keep kids out of the fountain.
- • Chlorinated recirculated water—do not drink.
- • Issues or pad won’t start? Call Park Services at (310) 781-6901.
Phone
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