By the third day of May, it’s hot enough to seek relief from the slow boil of summer. Texans are always looking for ways to keep cool, and hanging out in perpetual A/C means missing out on some of the fun to be had on summer days. But we all know playing outdoors in triple-digit heat really needs to involve some water too! Here are some great places to cool off…
- San Jose Park, 1107 San Jose St, Georgetown • 8am-9pm • Free • tables, shaded playscape • restrooms, street parking
- Rabbit Hill Splash Pad • 1109 Blue Ridge Drive, Teravista • Free • picnic tables, shaded, restrooms, street parking
- Georgetown Art Center Splash Pad • Corner of 9th and Main St. • 9am-8pm • Free • street parking
- Quarry Splash Pad • SW Wilco Regional Park 3005 Co Rd 175 Leander • 10am-7pm • $2/ person • pavilions, tables, restrooms, free parking
- Garey Park Splash Pad 6450 RM 2243, Georgetown 8am-8pm • $2/
person • picnic tables, shaded, playscape restrooms, parking $5 - Water Playscape at Brushy Creek 3300 Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park 9am-7pm • FREE • picnic tables, shaded playscape, restrooms • free parking
- Georgetown Community Center • 1003 N Austin Avenue • 10am-8pm • $0-3 depending on age • picnic tables, covered, restrooms, free parking
- Champion Park Splash Pad 3830 Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park • 7:30am-10pm • Fri-Sun FREE (rentals available) pavilions, grills, fishing areas, dinosaur digs, restrooms, free parking