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Virginia Avenue Park - Splash Pad
📍 2200 Virginia Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404🌐 www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=32857
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
About Virginia Avenue Park - Splash Pad
Virginia Avenue Park - Splash Pad is a water park in Santa Monica, CA. Virginia Avenue Park Splash Pad is completely free to access, operating seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 46 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Admission
- Free
- Splash Pad Hours
- 9AM–8PM daily
- Season
- Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Location
- Pico Neighborhood, Santa Monica
💡 Did You Know?
- Virginia Avenue Park Splash Pad is completely free to access, operating seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day
- The park serves as an introductory water play facility for young children not yet ready for full-scale water parks, offering a low-key alternative
- Virginia Avenue Park is a multi-use community facility featuring 2 full basketball courts, soccer/football field space, playgrounds, BBQ pits, farmers market on Saturdays, library, and SMPD PAL programs in addition to the splash pad
💬 What Visitors Say
- Arrive early during peak season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) as the park gets filled up quickly, especially on weekends when families come for cookouts and water play.
- The splash pad is an ideal low-key introduction to water play for young children not yet ready for a full water park, making it perfect for toddlers and kids building confidence in water.
- Plan your restroom visits carefully—public park bathrooms close at 7pm, but the Virginia Avenue Library bathrooms stay open later as a backup option.
- This is a completely free facility, so pack a picnic and use the available BBQ pits and picnic tables for an affordable family day out. Burger King and Whole Foods are nearby for additional food options.
- Bring plenty of sunscreen and consider water shoes as the splash pad area can get hot. The park offers shade with trees and benches, but shade may be limited during peak afternoon hours.
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