Make a Splash! Find Spray and Splash Pads in Albany & Saratoga Springs, NY
Spray and splash pads are great for kids of all ages! With no standing water, they are a safer option for even the littlest of tykes. If you’re looking for fun options aside from public pools to keep cool during the summer months, check out this guide to splash pads in and around Albany, NY, as well as nearby spots in Saratoga and Glens Falls.
Splash Pads in Albany, NY
For the 2026 season, Albany's municipal spray pads and pop-jets are completely free and open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. If you have questions or need to check real-time availability, you can contact the city's aquatics department at 518-434-5699 or visit: https://www.albanyny.gov/877/Aquatics
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Open Spray Pads & Pop-Jets
- Black Lives Matter Park Spray Pad: 484 Livingston Avenue, Albany, NY
- Hackett Park Spray Pad: North First Street, Albany, NY
- North Swan Street Park Spray Pad: North Swan Street (between 1st and 2nd Street), Albany, NY
- Ridgefield Park Spray Pad: Clinton Avenue and Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY
- Rosemont Park Spray Pad: 92 Rosemont Street, Albany, NY
- Sheridan Park Spray Pad: Sheridan Avenue and Dove Street, Albany, NY
- Upper Lincoln Spray Pad: Morton and Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY
- Westland Hills Park Spray Pad: Colvin Avenue (between Central and Lincoln Avenue), Albany, NY
- The Clinton Market Collective Pop-Jets: 11 Clinton Avenue, Albany, NY
Currently Closed
- Colonie Street Park Spray Pad: Near Livingston Ave, Albany, NY
- Krank Park Spray Pad: 65 First Ave, Albany, NY
- Swinburne Park Spray Pad: 810 Clinton Avenue, Albany, NY
Splash Pads in Saratoga Springs, NY (and Nearby)
From free neighborhood parks to local resident favorites, Saratoga County and its surrounding towns offer excellent water features with varying hours and residential pricing structures to check out this summer.
Gavin Splash Park in Wilton
- Address: 10 Lewis Rd, Saratoga Springs, NY
- Admission: $2 for Wilton Residents (proof of residency required), $5 for Non-Residents. Cash only. Children 2 and under are free with a paying adult. No fee for supervising parents who stay dry.
- Hours: Open daily 11:00 AM–6:00 PM (Season runs June 20th – September 1st)
- Important Notes: There is a strict maximum capacity of 100 users on the wet surface at one time, and re-entry is not guaranteed. The park closes immediately for bad weather or thunder/lightning with no refunds.
- For the latest updates, call: 518-584-9455
Greenwich Splash Pad at Gannon Park
- Address: 14 Woodlawn Ave, Greenwich, NY
- Admission: Free
- Hours: Open daily 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
- For the latest updates, call: 518-692-2755
Halfmoon Spray Park
- Address: 162 NY-236, Clifton Park, NY
- Admission: Free
- Hours: Open daily 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Important Notes: The park is reserved exclusively for the Halfmoon Summer Recreation Program Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (starting June 30th and ending August 8th).
- For the latest updates, call: 518-371-7410
Saratoga Springs Rec Center
- Address: 15 Vanderbilt Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
- Admission: Free
- Hours: Open daily 9:00 AM to dusk (Mid-May to Mid-September)
- For the latest updates, call: 518-587-3550 x2300
Veterans Memorial Park Splash Pad
- Address: 10 Adams Rd, Saratoga Springs, NY
- Admission: Free
- Hours: Open daily 9:00 AM to dusk (Mid-May to Mid-September)
- For the latest updates, call: 518-587-3550 x2300
West Side Rec Splash Pad
- Address: Division St, Saratoga Springs, NY
- Admission: Free
- Hours: Open daily 9:00 AM to dusk (Mid-May to Mid-September)
- For the latest updates, call: 518-587-3550 x2300
East Side Rec Splash Pad
- Address: 226 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
- Admission: Free
- Hours: Open daily 9:00 AM to dusk (Mid-May to Mid-September)
- For the latest updates, call: 518-587-3550 x2300
Harry Betar Park Splash Pad
- Address: Fort Edward, NY (Moreau)
- Admission: Free
- Hours: Open daily 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
- For the latest updates, call: 518-538-0136
Splash Pads in Glens Falls, NY
No pool? No problem! Crandall Park’s playground area boasts a splash pad where you can beat the summer heat frolicking among the surface spray jets. Thirty feet in diameter and surrounded by a seating area, the splash pad quickly became a popular gathering spot for local families in 2021, its inaugural season.
- Address: 59 Fire Rd, Glens Falls, NY
- Admission: Free
- Hours: Open daily 11:00 AM–7:00 PM (During Summer Months)
- For the latest updates, call: 518-615-0446
Beat the Heat All Summer Long
Whether you are looking for a quick spot to let the kids burn off energy in downtown Albany, a weekend trip up to Saratoga's rec parks, or a relaxing afternoon at Crandall Park in Glens Falls, the Capital Region has plenty of great options to help your family stay cool.
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