Medical Center Park

Medical Center Park offers one of Amarillo's best FREE splash pads, featuring exciting water jets and interactive water features perfect for beating the Texas heat. With convenient covered areas for parents to relax in the shade and a well-maintained family recreation area, it's a local favorite that provides hours of water play without the cost of a water park admission.

• ✓FREE admission makes it budget-friendly for frequent summer visits
• ✓Multiple water jets and spray features keep kids entertained
• ✓Covered pavilions provide essential shade for parents and lunch breaks
• ✓Well-maintained facilities with clean restrooms
• ✓Large park setting allows for additional play beyond just the splash pad

1. 1.Arrive early in the morning (around 8-9 AM) to claim a shaded picnic table before they fill up
2. 2.Bring water shoes as the concrete can get scorching hot during peak afternoon hours
3. 3.Pack your own snacks and drinks since there are no food vendors on-site, but plenty of covered picnic areas for family meals
4. 4.Apply waterproof sunscreen before arriving and bring extra for reapplication,there's minimal shade in the splash pad area itself
5. 5.Bring a change of clothes and towels for the car ride home, plus a plastic bag for wet items

Visit on weekday mornings (9-11 AM) from May through September for smaller crowds and more manageable temperatures. Avoid weekend afternoons when the park is busiest. Early evenings (6-8 PM) also offer cooler temps with plenty of splash pad operating time.

Completely free to use with ample parking available at the park. No lifeguards are on duty, so parents must supervise their children at all times. Restrooms and covered picnic pavilions are available throughout the park.

Splash pad typically operates from late April through September, weather permitting. Water features are turned off during cooler months. Check with the city for exact operational dates each season. Peak season is June through August when Texas heat makes the splash pad most appealing.

Grab lunch at Jason's Deli (about 2 miles away) for a quick, healthy family meal, or visit Chick-fil-A on Coulter Street for a kid-friendly option with a playground.