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Summer 2023 in Arizona: 100+ splash pads and community pools to keep cool around the Valley

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First, the 90-degree temperatures, then the triple digits are here to stay!

As any Arizonan knows, there are many ways to beat the heat: stay inside and crank the air conditioning, go to the movies, bowling or an arcade — basically anywhere that is air-conditioned — or spend a couple of hours splashing around in the water.

There are more than 100 community pools, water parks, and splash pads with water fountains, swizzle sticks, and slides to keep cool and have fun.

NOTE: We recommend you double-check the specific schedules before you head out to avoid any unexpected closures due to weather, lifeguard availability, or otherwise. This information is subject to change.

ANTHEM

Pools

  • Anthem's Community Center is open year-round. It has an aquatics park for residents with an active membership, authorized guests, and approved swim teams.
    • The Big Splash Water Park has two water slides, an interactive play structure, and a big bucket that pours 200+ gallons of water every four minutes. 41130 N Freedom Way, Anthem, AZ 85086. More information.
    • ACC's heated lap pool is open year-round and is subject to class, special events, and lesson schedules.
    • A diving well is also open depending on lifeguard availability.

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APACHE JUNCTION

Pools

  • Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center, 1091 W Southern Ave, Apache Junction, AZ 85119. More information.

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AVONDALE

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BUCKEYE

Pools

CHANDLER

Pools

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

EL MIRAGE

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

  • Gateway Park, 10100 N. El Mirage Rd., El Mirage, AZ 85335. More information. Open May to October.

FOUNTAIN HILLS

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

  • Fountain Park/Rotary Splash Pad, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills AZ 85268. More information.

GILBERT

Pools

  • Greenfield Pool, 35 S. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85296. More information. Public swim dates from May 27, 2023, to July 2, 2023.
  • Mesquite Aquatic Center, 100 W. Mesquite St., Gilbert, AZ 85233. More information. Public swim dates from May 27, 2023, to July 22, 2023.
  • Perry Pool, 1775 E Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85297. More information. Public swim dates from May 27, 2023, to July 15, 2023.
  • Williams Field Pool, 1900 S. Higley Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85296. More information. Public swim dates from May 27, 2023, to July 22, 2023.

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

  • Water Tower Plaza, 45 W Page Avenue, Gilbert, AZ 85296. More information. Open Monday - Sunday from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., weather permitting.
  • Perry Pool, 1775 E Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85297.  More information.
  • Williams Field Pool, 1900 S. Higley Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85296. More information.
  • Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 E Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85298. More information. Open year-round.

GLENDALE

Pools

Splash Pads

  • Heroes Park, 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road, Glendale, Arizona 85303. More information.
  • Fountain Park at Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85305.More information.
  • Sunset Palms Park, 5420 W. Sweetwater Ave., Glendale, AZ 85304. (Opens Saturday, May 27)

Water parks

  • Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix (formerly Wet ‘n’ Wild), 4243 W Pinnacle Peak Rd., Glendale, AZ 85310. More information.

GOODYEAR

Pools

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

  • Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85395. More information. Open seasonally from the 3rd Monday in April through the 3rd Monday in October. Operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

LITCHFIELD PARK

Pools

  • Litchfield Park Recreation Center, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. More information.

MESA

Pools

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

  • Riverview Park, 2100 W Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa, AZ 85201. More information. Open year-round.
  • Eastmark Great Park, 5100 S. Eastmark Parkway, Mesa AZ 85212. More information. Open year-round.
  • Pioneer Park, 526 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ 85203. More information. Open year-round.
  • Signal Butte Park, 11132 E. Elliot Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212. More information. Open year-round.
  • The Plaza At Mesa City Center, 56 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201. More information. Open year-round.

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PEORIA

Pools

  • Peoria Pool, 11200 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345. More information. Open swim May 29, 2023, through Sunday, August 6, 2023.
  • Sunrise Pool, 21321 N 86th Dr, Peoria, AZ 85382. More information. Open swim May 27, 2023, through Sunday, August 6, 2023.
  • Centennial Pool, 14388 N 79th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85381. More information. Open swim May 29, 2023, through Sunday, August 6, 2023.

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

  • Rio Vista Community Park, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ 85381. More information.
  • Pioneer Community Park, 8755 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345. More information.
  • Paloma Community Park, 29799 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ 85383. More information.

PHOENIX

Get the latest information on Phoenix pool openings here.

Not all city pools will open this summer

Pools

RELATED: Only 15 city pools open in Phoenix as dangerously hot temps hit the Valley

Splash Pads/Spray Pads - City splash pads open seasonally the last Saturday in May through Oct. 1

QUEEN CREEK

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

  • Splash Pad at Mansel Carter Oasis Park, 19535 E. Appleby Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142. More information.
  • Founders’ Park, 22407 S Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142. More information.

SCOTTSDALE

Pools

  • Cactus Aquatic & Fitness Center, 7202 E. Cactus Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260. More information.
  • Chaparral Aquatic Center, 5401 N. Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85250. More information.
  • Eldorado Aquatic & Fitness Center, 2301 N. Miller Road Scottsdale, AZ 85257. More information.
  • McDowell Mountain Ranch Park, 15525 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85260. More information.

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

  • Aqua Linda Park (spray poles), 8732 E. McDonald Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85250. More information.
  • Chesnutt Park, 4565 N. Granite Reef Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251. More information.
  • Paiute Park, 3210 N. 66th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85257. More information.
  • Vista del Camino Park, 7700 E. Roosevelt St. Scottsdale, AZ 85257. More information.
  • Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park, 8950 E. Pinnacle Peak Road Scottsdale, AZ 85255. More information.
  • The Quad at Scottsdale Quarter, 15059 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. More information.

SURPRISE

Pools

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TEMPE

Pools

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

  • “The Cloud” Splash Pad (Kiwanis Park), 5233 S. Ash Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85283. More information.
  • Tempe Marketplace (near Barnes & Noble), 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281. More information.

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