How to Use splash pad in a Sentence

splash pad

noun
  • The city has opened two dozen splash pads and eight cooling shelters across the city.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Cool off at one of metro Atlanta’s pools, splash pads or water parks.
    — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
  • Kids are shrieking through their favorite splash pads, faces sticky with Bomb Pop juice and joy.
    — Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 2 July 2026
  • After Portage canceled the splash pad plan, Valparaiso put one in.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • The complex will include amenities such as a swimming pool, splash pad and walking path.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
  • Swimming pools, splash pads and misters across Boise are open for the summer season.
    — Hali Smith june 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
  • Newark is making sure many parks have splash pads and misting in order to create heat-safe zones outside.
    — Christine Sloan, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • The abundance of splash pads and playgrounds throughout the park are perfect for those ages 3-8.
    — Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • Las Olas Oceanside Park has a splash pad and an amphitheater.
    — Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • Changing rooms sit directly alongside the splash pads, so nobody has to wander the park in a wet swimsuit.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • Various splash pads and several indoor dining venues can also help guests cool off.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Atlanta also scored high on the number of paygrounds, senior and recreation centers, dog parks, and splash pads.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 20 May 2026
  • Emphasizing the need for public comment, Bonta told of when a splash pad was proposed years ago.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • It’s meant to go with the flow of kids’ pacing, which may mean spending a whole hour at a splash pad or being done after just a few experiences.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 June 2026
  • If your crew is due for an adventure beyond the usual theme parks and splash pads, consider loading up the car and heading for the heartland.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The city of Boise also opened splash pads and cooling misters to the public on Memorial Day.
    — Hali Smith june 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
  • For many families, splash pads and water parks are go-to destinations when temperatures soar.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Relax at Palmetto Park, a local favorite with tennis courts, trails, a playground, and a splash pad for kids.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
  • At one end, there’s a children’s wading pool with an elaborate play structure and splash pad; at the other end, there’s the 25-yard, four-lane lap pool.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
  • The city earned perfect scores for its dog parks, senior centers, and splash pads, along with a 97/100 for basketball hoops.
    — Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
  • Splash Pad at River Line Park Smyrna’s newest splash pad is the perfect place to cool down this weekend.
    — Kayla Rivera, AJC.com, 26 May 2026
  • Swimming in the pool (new skill unlocked this past trip), relaxing in the lazy river, running around in the splash pad, and then back to the cabana for a snack break and occasional nap!
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
  • Lerner said a splash pad was added along with a dog park, a picnic shelter, a basketball hoop with room for half-court games and a walking path seven-tenths of a mile around — the longest in any of the city’s parks.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
  • Speaking of splash pads, my toddler spent the most time at the SpongeBob splash pad, which fittingly includes a giant pineapple with a water-spray tunnel.
    — Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • Belltower Green is the city’s urban greenspace and gardens, and is the spot for enjoying summer concerts, seasonal parades, and a splash pad during the warmer months.
    — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Options for family fun range from tennis and pickleball courts, croquet lawns, and two 18-hole golf courses to a seasonal outdoor pool with a waterslide and splash pad.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 June 2026
  • For families, Naper Settlement’s playground and splash pad will be open for the weekend in addition to face painting and various rides for children.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In the amenities category, the city also fared well, receiving perfect scores for the availability of dog parks, senior centers, and splash pads, and a 97 for basketball hoops.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
  • The temperature was about 90 degrees and climbing, but the shade trees, a slight breeze from the Fox River and the mist from the park’s splash pad fountains helped provide a little heat relief.
    — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

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