Memorial Day weekend signals that summer is just around the corner! While this weekend may be on the cooler side, the heat is coming—and Philadelphia Parks & Rec has you covered.
Did you know Philly is home to more than 70 water-based play areas? These fun, free spots go by many names—spraygrounds, splash pads, spray parks—and each offers a refreshing way to cool off.
Some Parks & Rec sites feature simple sprinklers or spray jets, while others have full splash pads with multiple water features. No matter the size, they’re all safe, family-friendly, and open to everyone at no cost.
Spraygrounds operate from Memoria Day through Labor Day.
Here’s the latest schedule:
- Initial Activation Begins This Weekend (May 24–25)
Spray grounds with timers (nearly 60 locations at various sites) will be operating this weekend. - All Locations Operational by Friday, May 30
The remaining spray grounds and sprinklers will be activated next weekend, with full operation citywide beginning Friday, May 30. - Pre-Summer Hours (May 30 – June 15)
- Monday to Friday: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Weekend hours during this period may be limited or unavailable.
- Stay tuned for updates on schedules and there may be exceptions for inclement weather.
We invite you and your family to celebrate the Memorial Day Weekend at our Parks & Recreation sites across the city!
A Love Jawn Series Event #2
May 23, 2025
Love Park—1501 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, 19102.
Noon to 6 p.m.
Come by the park for this biweekly Friday series to enjoy old school hip hop favorites, plus performances by local artists in the hip hop/ R&B scene. Check out more information on Instagram.
Parks On Tap: Clark Park
May 23 to May 26, 2025
Clark Park—4301 Chester Ave, 19104.
Time varies
Parks on Tap was created to be a traveling beer garden throughout the city’s various, beautiful parks all summer long. Established in 1895, Clark Park is in the heart of West Philadelphia’s University City. With more than 300 trees, it covers nine acres between Baltimore Avenue, Woodland Avenue, 43rd Street and 45th Street. See more details online.
Nature Walk Saturday (Rain Garden/Seed Dispersal)
May 24, 2025
11:00 a.m. to Noon
FDR Park—Broad St. And Pattison Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19145
Join our weekly nature walk series! Times and subjects will vary but (weather permitting) there will always be a nature walk in FDR Park on Saturdays from April through September. Come out to learn more about butterflies, trees, bats, and wildflowers. See more details online.
