Tempe Marketplace Splash Pad

This free splash pad at Tempe Marketplace offers a welcome respite from Arizona's scorching heat with shallow water features perfect for young children. Located conveniently next to the Tempe Public Library, it's an ideal spot to cool off after browsing books or shopping at the adjacent marketplace.

• ✓Completely free admission,no cost for cooling off
• ✓Shallow water features safe for even the youngest children
• ✓Adjacent to Tempe Public Library for restrooms and extended activities
• ✓Located at a shopping center with dining and retail options
• ✓Excellent 4.9/5 rating from families who've visited

1. 1.Bring water shoes to protect little feet from hot pavement and for better traction on wet surfaces
2. 2.Pack extra towels and a change of clothes,kids will want to stay longer than you expect
3. 3.Visit the adjacent Tempe Public Library for air-conditioned bathroom facilities and story time sessions to extend your outing
4. 4.Apply waterproof sunscreen before arriving as there's limited shade at the splash pad itself
5. 5.The marketplace parking garage offers covered spots which keeps your car cooler while you play

Early morning (7-10 AM) or late afternoon (after 5 PM) during summer months when temperatures are slightly cooler and crowds are thinner. Weekday mornings tend to be less busy than weekends.

Completely free to use with ample parking at Tempe Marketplace. Restrooms and dining options are available at the nearby library and shopping center, making it easy to spend several hours in the area.

Operates seasonally, typically spring through fall when Arizona temperatures warrant water play. Check with the city for exact opening and closing dates each year as they vary based on weather. Best utilized during hot months (May-September).

Tempe Marketplace features numerous family-friendly restaurants within walking distance, including Chick-fil-A and Chipotle for quick, kid-approved meals after splashing around.