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Splash Pad Guide: Modesto to Mountain House

By Xochitl Loza June 30, 2025

Beat the heat and cool off at one of these fun family-friendly splash pads and water play areas! Whether you're in Modesto, Manteca, Tracy, Ripon, Lathrop, or Mountain House, there’s a spot near you to splash the day away.

β˜€οΈ Always check your city’s Parks & Recreation website to confirm hours and ensure the splash pads are turned on and operating. Times and availability may change based on maintenance or weather.

🌞 MODESTO

Typically open 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (unless otherwise noted)

  • Marshall Park – 440 Sutter Avenue
  • Lions’ Junction (Virginia Corridor Trail) – Roseburg Ave. & Virginia Ave.
  • Sylvan Park – 2801 Niabell Place
  • Ustach Park – 2700 Hillglen Avenue
  • Sanders Park – Kodiak Drive & Litt Road
  • Freedom Park – 3500 Sharon Avenue
  • George Rogers Park – 1650 Hillside Drive
  • Coffee-Claratina Park – 4400 Highlights Way
  • Graceada Park – 401 Needham Avenue

🌞 RIPON

  • Mistlin Sports Park – 1201 River Road
    Open daily: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

🌞 MANTECA

  • Woodward Park – 710 E. Woodward Avenue
    (COMING SOON)

🌞 LATHROP

Open 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

  • Mossdale Landing Community Park – 700 Towne Centre Drive
  • Valverde Park – 5557 5th Street
  • Apolinar Sangalang Park – 13470 Slate Street
  • Missionary Minnie Lee Cotton Park – 14469 Reverend Maurice Cotton Dr

🌞 MOUNTAIN HOUSE

Hours vary by season:

Memorial Day to Labor Day: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Labor Day to Oct. 31: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Central Community Park – 25 E. Main Street

🌞 TRACY


  • McDonald Park – 55 N. Central Avenue
  • Lincoln Park – East Street & Eaton Avenue
  • Front Street Plaza – 6th Street & Central Avenue
  • Kenner Park – 1850 Kavanagh Avenue
  • Hoyt Park – 300 E. 3rd Street

β˜€οΈ Don’t forget sunscreen, water, and towels!
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