Splash away the upcoming sizzling summer! We’re prepping our Splash Pad at Ron Wood Park (5900 W New Bingham Hwy) to open Memorial Day weekend and are excited to spread the news.

Did you know we recycle the water in our splash pad just like a pool? This means we can be water wise and still have fun in our hot and dry climate. But it also means we have to keep it just as clean as a public pool. The Salt Lake County Health Department does routine and surprise inspections. We have our own Certified Pool Operator, Chris Pearson, who keeps it clean and running smoothly.  We need your help to keep it crystal clear and safe for everyone.

Splash Pad Rules

• The splash pad is for humans! Dogs love the water too, but we need to keep the water clean. Change diapers before you let your toddlers play.
• Use your feet to run through the water! Keep bikes, rollerblades, skateboards etc. for the sidewalk.
• Eat and drink before you enter the water! Food can clog the pipes, and liquids other than water contaminate the system.
• Quench your thirst from the drinking fountain or from your own bottle – even though we clean the water, it’s not safe to drink.

Hours:

7 days a week, 10 AM – 8 PM

Memorial Day to Labor Day

FAQs

How do you turn on the splash pad?

If the water isn’t running, head over to the two blue pillars on the splash pad. Just give either one a few taps on the top with your hand, and voila! The water will start.

How long does the splash pad stay on once you’ve tapped those blue pillars?

The water will stay on for 30 minutes. If you’re still out there enjoying the splash pad and it turns off, just tap the blue pillars again and you’ll get another 30 minutes.

Why would the splash pad automatically turn off if it’s only been a few minutes?

Our splash pad is equipped with a water-saving feature. If the wind is too strong, the splash pad will automatically shut off for two minutes to conserve water. Once the wind calms down, simply tap the blue pillars and the water will start,

I tapped the blue pillars a few times and the water still isn’t turning on.

First, check for any signs around the area. There may be announcements about what is happening.

If there are no signs and the water still isn’t turning on, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 801-301-1833 for help.

If it is windy, wait a few minutes for the wind to die down before trying again. The splash pad has a wind-sensor that will shut off the water when the wind is too strong. This helps save hundreds of gallons of water.

There’s a drought in Utah. Is a splash pad a bad idea?

The Ron Wood Splash Pad is different from other water play areas in the Salt Lake Valley. The water is recycled as much as possible. There is a 10,000-gallon tank underground that sends water up, collects, cleans and sends it back out. Of those 10,000 gallons, only a few hundred gallons are lost to the wind and sun each day. 

The splash pad will be shut down during severe drought conditions, but even with recent droughts this has not yet happened.