Looking for the best water play locations in & around Edmonton? Look no further. Check out our list of our top 6 favorite spray park locations in YEG and a link to the Ultimate map of water play in the City of Edmonton!
Check the City of Edmonton website before planning a trip to confirm your favorite spray park is up and running! Covid has created some temporary closures, but these change daily. The updated list of open spray parks in the city can be found here.
*Note that some park restrooms may be closed to the public*
Our Spray Park Favorites:
Kinsmen Spray Park
Location: 9170 Walterdale Hill, Edmonton (Beside the Queen Elizabeth Outdoor Pool)
- Family park in the heart of the River Valley
- Manipulative features on its equipment for water aiming fun
- Gorgeous park setting
- Picnic benches
- Large field
- Bathrooms inside of the Kinsmen Field House beside the park
Kinsmen park also has a playground, walking trails, picnic benches and a sports field.
Castle Downs Skate & Spray Park
Location: 11930-153 Avenue, North Edmonton
- Huge play area
- Toddler section
- Adjacent outdoor skate park
- Picnic Tables
- Lots of grass area for picnics or sun bathing
- Places to BBQ or set up lunch (or an outdoor birthday party!)
- Surrounded by trees for lots of shade
- Bathrooms on site
Huge parking lot and shares the same field as the Castle Downs YMCA. Plus – there is usually an ice cream truck in the parking lot for the day when the weather is hot!
Jackie Parker Spray Park
Location: 4540 50 Street NW, in South East Edmonton
- Come here to get SOAKED. So many water features!
- Areas of water play for younger kids that do not have the spray features
- Water rings to run through
- Lots of running space
This spray park has an enormous playground right next to it! Great place to spend a hot afternoon.
Broadmoor Lake Playground
Location: Broadmoor Lake, Sherwood Park (Just off of Sherwood Drive & Oak Street)
- Huge play area
- Water play section
- Climbing structures for dry play
- Slides & swings
- Picnic benches
- Lots of grass space with view of the park
- Gorgeous view of nearby lake
- Walking trails along the park
- Bathrooms on site
Sherwood Park is just a few minutes east of Edmonton – this spray park is well worth the drive.
Woodlands Water Park
Location: 165 Sturgeon Rd, St. Albert
- Medieval-themed spray park
- Three different section geared toward different age groups
- Splash buckets that hold over 50 gallons of water
- On site change rooms and washrooms
- Splash deck cafe
- Adjacent volleyball court and skate park
Lots of grass area for picnics, the different sections keep the kids busy for longer, and I never find it overly crowded. Just minutes from the Anthony Henday.
Hudson Spray Park
Location: Cumberland Road, North Edmonton
- Quiet park in a residential area
- Smaller spray park section with attached playground section
- Picnic benches
We love this one because it is a smaller, quiet park with newer features. Great place for a playdate!
The best part about water play in Edmonton is that it is FREE! There is no charge to play at any of the spray parks!
Photo credit: City of Edmonton