Are you looking to beat the heat Cambridge? With those hot sunny rays beating down on us, why not pack up the family and head to a splash pad! The City of Cambridge has 11 splash/spray pads located throughout the city that are free to use.To make it a little easier for you and your family to cool off, we have compiled a list of all them by area and have even included maps to make your search easier. Per the city website, spray pads are all opened as of June 15th each year. In 2017 they were turned on June 9th just before a pending heat wave. Happy splashing!
GALT AREA SPLASH PADS
Churchill Park Splash Pad
200 Christopher Drive, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Area of town: South Galt / East Galt
Nearest Intersection: Christopher Drive and Tutton Place
Notes: Centrally located inside the park. Parking can be found off of Water Street and Christopher Drive. This splash pad was updated with new activities for 2017.
Ferguson Homestead Splash Pad
Cowan Boulevard, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Area of town: Clemens Mills / North Galt
Nearest Intersection: Cowan Blvd and Burnett Ave
Lincoln Park Splash Pad
Vimy Street, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Area of town: East Galt
Nearest Intersection: Vimy St and South St
Northview Heights Splash Pad
20 Carter Crescent, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Area of town: North Galt
Nearest Intersection: Carter Cres and Munch Ave
Notes: Trails to the park can be accessed off of Tuscany Court, MacTeith Court, Macatee Place, Goodwood Court, and Acorn Way. The park is near to Christ the King School.
Soper Park Splash Pad
Dundas Street / Marion Way, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Area of town: Central Galt
Nearest Intersection: Dundas St / Shade St
Notes: The spray pad is located on the North side of Dundas Street behind the tennis courts. Trails to the park can be accessed off of Shade Street, Elgin Street North, Marion Way and Spruce Street.
HESPELER AREA SPLASH PADS
Forbes Park Splash Pad
16 Kribs Street, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Area of town: Hespeler Village
Nearest Intersection: Kribs St and Forbes St
Notes: The park can also be accessed off Tannery Street. The splash pad in Forbes Park was upgraded for the start of 2016.
Hespeler Optimist Splash Pad
16 Kribs Street, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Area of town: East Hespeler
Nearest Intersection: Ellis Rd and McLaughlin St
Notes: Located near the Hespeler Memorial Arena and Woodland Park School
Victoria Park Splash Pad
Fisher Mills Road, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Area of town: Fisher Mills / Silverheights
Nearest Intersection: Fisher Mills Rd and Fearnwood St
Weaver Park Splash Pad
Weaver Street, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Area of town: Jacob Hespeler / Popcorn House
Nearest Intersection: Weaver St and Heather Ave
Notes: The park can also be accessed off Cindy Ave. It is located near Jacob Hespeler Secondary School.
PRESTON AREA SPLASH PADS
Central Park Splash Pad
615 King Street, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Area of town: Downtown Preston
Nearest Intersection: King St E and Argyle St S
Notes: The park can also be accessed from Duke Street. Parking is located on the street or in the public parking lot off of Duke Street.
Riverside Park Splash Pad
49 King Street, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Area of town: Preston
Nearest Intersection: King St and Rogers Dr
Notes: The splash pad is located centrally in the park near the tennis courts and playground.
