Splash Pads in Boston, MA, by Neighborhood
Boston has 87 confirmed public splash pads across 17 neighborhoods. The 8 largest neighborhoods each get their own dedicated guide; the other 9 are covered directly below, sorted alphabetically.
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Click a neighborhood on the map — the 8 darker-highlighted neighborhoods each have 4 or more confirmed splash pads and open their own guide; the other 9 jump straight to their section on this page.
Boston has 87 confirmed public splash pads across 17 neighborhoods — more than any other Massachusetts city in this series. Eight neighborhoods (Roxbury, Dorchester, East Boston, South Boston, Brighton, Hyde Park, Mattapan, and Charlestown) have 4 or more confirmed splash pads each, so they've been split into their own dedicated guides rather than crowding this page. The other 9 neighborhoods, each with 3 or fewer confirmed splash pads, are listed directly below in alphabetical order. Every entry is confirmed free and open to the public — that language appears directly in each location's own source description.
Covering 17 towns — 87 confirmed splash pads. Data last verified July 2026.
Neighborhoods with their own dedicated guide (4+ splash pads)
These 8 neighborhoods had enough confirmed splash pads to warrant a full page of their own.
Hardiman, Hobart, Joyce, James H. Roberts, Shubow Park I, Fidelis Way Park, and Portsmouth Street.
Doherty Playground, Caldwell Street, Menino Park, and Peter Looney Park.
The single largest concentration on this page — from Byrne to Thetford/Evans.
East Boston Memorial Park I, LoPresti, Noyes, Paris Street, Porzio, Sumner & Lamson, and Cuneo Park.
Iacono/Readville, McGann Park, Ross Playground, John T. Moynihan Spray Deck, and Amatucci Playground.
Walsh Playground, Hunt, Walker, Ernst Chery Jr., and Ryan Wading Pool.
The most of any Boston neighborhood — 19 confirmed locations.
Martin's Park (ADA accessible), Dorothy Curran, Buckley, Sweeney, Flaherty, and Medal of Honor Park.
Neighborhoods on this page (3 or fewer splash pads)
Allston
Ringer Playground
Allston · 85 Allston Street, Allston, MA
A neighborhood favorite with a seasonal splash pad kids look forward to all summer. Free and open to the public, confirmed parking on site.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →Smith Playground
Allston · 235 Western Avenue, Allston, MA
A fun neighborhood spot with a seasonal splash pad, plus a dog park on site. Free and open to the public year-round; parking confirmed.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →Beacon Hill
Boston Common
★ FeaturedBoston · 139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA
The city's oldest public park, right at the edge of Beacon Hill and Back Bay. Confirmed restrooms and parking alongside the seasonal splash pad; a dog park is also on site. Free and open to everyone.
Pro Tip
The Freedom Trail passes right through — easy to extend the outing.
Fenway
Edgerly Road Playground
Fenway · 6 Edgerly Road, Boston, MA
A compact neighborhood playground tucked into the Fenway, with a seasonal splash pad a short walk from Symphony Hall and the Museum of Fine Arts. Free and open to the public; parking confirmed.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →Jamaica Plain
Mozart Street Playground
Jamaica Plain · 10 Mozart Street, Jamaica Plain, MA
A neighborhood gem with playground equipment and a seasonal splash pad that’s a summer lifesaver on hot days. Free and open to the public; parking confirmed.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →Parkman Playground
Jamaica Plain · 58 Wachusett Street, Jamaica Plain, MA
A neighborhood favorite with a playground and a seasonal splash pad. Free and open to the public; parking confirmed.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →Mission Hill
Mission Hill Playground
Mission Hill · 60 Smith Street, Mission Hill, MA
A neighborhood park with a play structure and a seasonal splash pad that’s a lifesaver on hot days. Free and open to the public; parking confirmed.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →Gibbons Playground
Mission Hill · 23 Delle Avenue, Mission Hill, MA
A neighborhood park with a playground and a seasonal splash pad. Free and open to the public; parking confirmed.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →McLaughlin Playground
Mission Hill · 239 Parker Hill Avenue, Mission Hill, MA
A neighborhood playground with a seasonal splash pad. Free and open to the public; parking and other amenities were not confirmed in city records — call Boston Parks & Recreation before visiting if that matters for your family.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →North End
Christopher Columbus Park
North End · 110 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA
A landmark waterfront park on the Boston Harborwalk at the edge of the North End, with a rose garden, a gazebo, and a seasonal splash pad kids love after visiting Faneuil Hall. Free and open to the public; parking confirmed.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →DeFilippo Playground
North End · 135 Prince Street, Boston, MA
A neighborhood gem in the North End with a full playground and a seasonal splash pad, plus a dog park on site. Free and open to the public; parking confirmed.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →Roslindale
Fallon Field
Roslindale · 910 South Street, Roslindale, MA
A neighborhood favorite with a playground and a seasonal splash pad. Free and open to the public; parking confirmed.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →Healy Playground
Roslindale · 160 Florence Street, Roslindale, MA
A neighborhood favorite with a seasonal splash pad kids look forward to all summer, plus a playground area for younger kids. Free and open to the public; parking confirmed.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →South End
O'Day Playground
South End · 75 W Newton Street, South End, MA
A favorite warm-weather spot with a seasonal splash pad that keeps kids cool on hot days. Free and open to the public; parking confirmed.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →Ringgold Park
South End · 10 Ringgold Street, South End, MA
A beloved neighborhood spot with a playground and a seasonal splash pad. Free and open to the public; parking confirmed.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →West Roxbury
Hynes Playground
West Roxbury · 502 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA
A neighborhood favorite with a playground and a seasonal splash pad. Free and open to the public; parking confirmed.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →Looking for a specific neighborhood?
Roxbury, Dorchester, East Boston, South Boston, Brighton, Hyde Park, Mattapan, and Charlestown each have their own dedicated splash pad guide — use the cards near the top of this page. For every confirmed Boston playground, not just splash pads, browse the full Boston directory. For a shorter, general (not splash-pad-specific) pick list, see Best Playgrounds in Boston.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many splash pads does Boston have?
Boston has 87 confirmed, deduplicated public splash pads across 17 neighborhoods — more than any other Massachusetts city in this series. Eight neighborhoods with 4 or more confirmed splash pads (Roxbury, Dorchester, East Boston, South Boston, Brighton, Hyde Park, Mattapan, and Charlestown) each get their own dedicated guide; the other 9 neighborhoods are covered directly on this page.
Are Boston splash pads free?
Every entry in this guide, and in the 8 dedicated neighborhood guides, is confirmed free and open to the public — that language appears directly in the source description for each one.
Which Boston neighborhoods have the most splash pads?
Roxbury (19) and Dorchester (18) have far more confirmed splash pads than any other Boston neighborhood, followed by East Boston (7), Brighton (7), South Boston (6), Hyde Park (5), Mattapan (5), and Charlestown (4). Each of those 8 neighborhoods has its own dedicated guide linked from this page.
Is there an ADA accessible splash pad in Boston?
Martin's Park in South Boston is confirmed ADA accessible with a dedicated toddler area — see the dedicated South Boston splash pads guide. ADA status wasn't confirmed at any of the 16 entries listed directly on this page — call Boston Parks & Recreation if accessibility is a requirement for your visit.
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View All PlaygroundsAmenity data verified July 2026. Splash pad hours and fee policies change seasonally — confirm directly with each facility before visiting. Unconfirmed fields are omitted rather than guessed.