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.

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