Splash Pads in Hampshire County, MA
5 public splash pads for 2026, spread across Amherst, Easthampton, Northampton, and South Hadley. Only 1 is fully fenced, and hours or cost are unconfirmed at most locations — call ahead before your first visit.
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Hampshire County has 5 confirmed public splash pads across Amherst, Easthampton, Northampton, and South Hadley. Buttery Brook Park in South Hadley is the only location with every core amenity confirmed — fully fenced, free on-site parking, seasonal restrooms, and ADA accessible. Look Park in Northampton has two source records tied to the same address, and they disagree on cost: one indicates no parking permit is required, the other flags the property as paid park admission. That conflict is unresolved as of this writing, so this post treats Look Park's cost as unconfirmed rather than free. At least one field — usually restrooms, hours, or cost — is unconfirmed at every location except Buttery Brook Park.
Covering 4 towns — 5 confirmed splash pads. Data last verified June 2026.
Buttery Brook Park
★ FeaturedSouth Hadley · 123 Willimansett Street, South Hadley, MA
Buttery Brook Park at 123 Willimansett Street is fully fenced, with a seasonal spray park built into an upgraded play area. Parking is free and on site, and restrooms are open seasonally. Hours are posted, and ADA accessibility is confirmed — the park connects to an accessible trail and a disc golf course. This is the only Hampshire County location in this post with every core amenity confirmed.
Pro Tip
The accessible trail and disc golf course around Buttery Brook Park make this the easiest stop for a longer visit if you're bringing kids of different ages.
Nonotuck Park Treehouse Playground
★ FeaturedEasthampton · Williston Avenue and Lownds Avenue, Easthampton, MA
Nonotuck Park Treehouse Playground splits into separate play areas for younger and older kids, which helps if you're bringing siblings with a few years between them. Parking and restrooms are confirmed on site, and the park is ADA accessible. The splash pad runs seasonally inside Nonotuck Park, alongside picnic areas, trails, and sports courts. Fencing and cost weren't confirmed — call Easthampton Parks & Recreation if either matters for your visit.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →Groff Park Playground
★ FeaturedAmherst · 72 Mill Lane, Amherst, MA
Groff Park Playground in South Amherst pairs a splash pad with rubber surfacing, swings, a shade sail, and picnic areas. Parking and restrooms are confirmed on site with no permit required, and the park is ADA accessible. It also connects to the Emily Dickinson Trail for a longer walk after splash time. Fencing, hours, and cost weren't confirmed — call Amherst Parks & Recreation before your first visit if any of those matter for your family.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →Look Park Playground Picnic Area
Northampton · 300 North Main Street, Northampton, MA
Look Park's playground at 300 North Main Street has two separate playscapes, one built for ages 2–5 and one for ages 5–12, next to the park's spray park. Parking and restrooms are confirmed on site, and hours run dawn to dusk. Cost is unresolved: one source says no parking permit is required, while another flags Look Park as paid park admission. Treat this as unconfirmed and check current pricing directly with Look Park before visiting. Fencing and ADA accessibility weren't confirmed either.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →Beachgrounds Park
South Hadley · 116 Main Street, South Hadley, MA
Beachgrounds Park in South Hadley's Falls neighborhood pairs a splash pad with a basketball court and multiple ball fields. Parking is confirmed — on-street along Main Street or in the lot behind the fields — but restrooms, hours, cost, and ADA accessibility are all unconfirmed. This is the least-documented location in this post; call South Hadley Parks & Recreation before planning a visit around it.
Click to visit the splash pad page, view photos, and get directions →Frequently Asked Questions
Are Hampshire County splash pads free?
Only Buttery Brook Park in South Hadley is confirmed free to use. Cost is unconfirmed at Groff Park (Amherst), Nonotuck Park (Easthampton), and Beachgrounds Park (South Hadley). Look Park in Northampton has conflicting source data on cost — one record indicates no parking permit is required, another flags paid park admission — so check directly with Look Park before visiting.
Which Hampshire County splash pads are fenced?
Only 1: Buttery Brook Park in South Hadley is fully fenced. Fencing wasn't confirmed at any other location in this post.
Do Hampshire County splash pads have parking?
Yes, at all 5 locations. Buttery Brook Park's parking is confirmed free; parking cost at the other 4 locations is unconfirmed.
When do Hampshire County splash pads open for the season?
Typically late June through Labor Day, but only Buttery Brook Park and Look Park have posted hours. Amherst, Easthampton, and Beachgrounds Park in South Hadley didn't have confirmed hours as of our last check — call ahead before your first visit.
Are there ADA accessible splash pads in Hampshire County?
Yes. Buttery Brook Park (South Hadley), Nonotuck Park Treehouse Playground (Easthampton), and Groff Park Playground (Amherst) are all confirmed ADA accessible. ADA status wasn’t confirmed at Look Park (Northampton) or Beachgrounds Park (South Hadley).
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View All PlaygroundsAmenity data verified June 2026. Splash pad hours and fee policies change seasonally — confirm directly with each facility before visiting. Unconfirmed fields are omitted rather than guessed.