Chuparosa Park
Has a candy-cane-shape shower, 4 spray rings and a ground spray. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, May-August. 2400 S. Dobson Road, Chandler. Free.
Desert Breeze Park
Features spray animals, and 3 ground sprays. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, May-August. 660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd., Chandler. Free.
Espee Park
Splash area is full of color, a big water tower, 3 candy cane-shaped showers, sprayers. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, May-August. 450 E. Knox Road, Chandler. Free.
Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center
Features zero-depth area, water playground, lazy river, water slides, whirlpool, water structure, competition pool. Hours vary March-September. 5901 S. Hillcrest Drive, Chandler. $1 for ages 2-17, $2.25 for ages 18-54, $1.25 for age 55 or older. chandleraz.gov.
SanTan Village
Splash pad's soft surface suitable for young children. Closed till end of May, should reopen in time for summer. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sunday. 2218 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert. Free. shopsantanvillage.com.
Water Tower Park
Has 4 features, including water walls, granite kugel ball that spins on water. Water turns off when wind reaches 8 mph. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 45 W. Page Ave, Gilbert gilbertaz.gov.
Eastmark Great Park
The splash pad in the hub of the park features a rubberized surface and multicolored lights at night. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 10100 E. Ray Road, Mesa. Free. eastmark.com.
Rhodes Aquatic Center
Features splash pads, tumble buckets and a FlowRider surfing simulator. Opens May 28. 1 p.m.-8p.m. Monday; 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 1-6 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Times may vary due to special events. 1860 S. Longmore, Mesa. $2 for ages 17 or younger, $4 for age 18 or older. mesaaz.gov.
Riverview Park
Water-play areas and kids zones include multiple water features, playground and urban fishing pond. 10 a.m.10 p.m. daily. 2100 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa. Free. 480-644-2352, mesaaz.gov.
Esquer Park
Has a splash playground, as well as amenities like a skate park and horseshoes. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, through Oct. 31. 2407 E. McArthur Drive, Tempe. Free. tempe.gov.
Hudson Park
Splash pad has water rings, dump buckets and water cannons.10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, through Oct. 31. 1430 S. Cedar St., Tempe. Free. tempe.gov.
Jaycee Park
Water play area has run-through water arches, in-ground fountains, water guns.10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, through Oct. 31. 817 W. Fifth St., Tempe. Free. tempe.gov.
Tempe Marketplace
The splash fountain in the middle of the marketplace features live music on weekends. Shaded seating is nearby. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Loop 202 and McClintock Drive, Tempe. Free tempemarketplace.com.
Founders Park
Features 4,000 square feet of splash-play area with water features. Shade structures are also nearby. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. daily May-August, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily September-October. 22407 S. Ellsworth Road, Queen Creek. Free. queencreek.org.
