Best Splash Pads, Splash Parks, and Water Playgrounds in Los Angeles

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One of the coolest spots in town is by the beach, a beach playground, and a pool. Photo courtesy of the Annenberg Community Beach House, Facebook

Free and fabulous splash pads in Los Angeles can be found at many parks and playgrounds across the city— and some of them are open year-round. Entire playgrounds (plus a few swimming pools and wading pools) are dedicated to ways to keep it cool, with plenty of fountains, geysers, pumps, and water sprayers. Kids adore these Los Angeles splash parks and "spraygrounds:, and parents love that they're a great way to beat the heat without a drive to a favorite beach (not to mention, the car won't get all sandy!).

Looking for more summer fun? Check out our list of the best swimming lakes in Los Angeles, our ultimate playgrounds guide, and our Ultimate Mommy Poppins summer guide!

Best Splash Pads, Splash Parks, and Water Playgrounds in Philly

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There are a host of spraygrounds and splashpads in the Center City area, like the Fountain at Dilworth Park. Photo courtesy of Center City District

Making a quick trip to the nearest sprinkler or splash pad around Philly is a great way to cool kids off on a hot day! The water playgrounds and splash pads listed below are some of our favorite local splash parks to enjoy free water play and make the most of summer.

Headed to the shore this summer for some ocean play? Check out these 100 Things To Do With Kids at the Jersey Shore, and don't forget to visit our Summer Activity Guide for more summer fun!

CAMP Dallas Is Telling a Whimsical New Story

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The magic door at CAMP leads kids to wonderful things. Photo: Courtesy CAMP

CAMP Dallas invites you to play in a whole new way

If you’ve been to CAMP Dallas, you know all about the magic behind the door. Just in time for summer break, the interactive toy store is bringing a whimsical new adventure to DFW, and it’s one you don’t want to miss.

The Most Unique Family Vacations in the USA for 2026

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Anakeesta is a mountaintop theme park in Gatlinburg, TN. Photo courtesy of Anakeesta

If you want to explore somewhere off the beaten path with your kids, there are some truly unique places to visit in the US. Whether they boast one-of-a-kind accommodations like themed hotel suites or tree houses, unique natural features, or quirky activities, these awesome cities, national parks, and other places across the country offer loads of family fun.

Here are 14 unique family vacations in the USA for 2026. Our Family Travel Guide has even more ideas for under-the-radar travel destinations, including our list of the best family vacation spots in the US that are off the beaten path. Don't forget to take lots of pictures!

Free 2025 NYC Summer Concerts and Outdoor Music Festivals for Families

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Start the summer with free musical entertainment at Live at the Archway in Dumbo. Photo by Noemie Trusty.

Free concerts and music festivals are a summer staple in NYC, and there are always loads of great performances to enjoy. We've rounded up all the best free concerts in New York City this June, July, and August, so this list is guaranteed to keep the kids grooving all summer long.

There are summer concerts in the parks, playgrounds, piers, and plazas from Manhattan to Brooklyn, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Queens, so scroll, click, and set reminders so you don't miss your favorites.

Beloved annual summer concert series, like Sounds at Sunset in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Bryant Park's Picnic Performances, SummerStage, and BRIC: Celebrate Brooklyn are all on the schedule, and we have a little something for the whole gamut of musical tastes, from jazz to rock, opera, folk, hip-hop, and classical.

26 Summer Festivals and Fairs in Atlanta for Families

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Join the sweet festivities at Atlanta Ice Cream Festival for a fun-filled day of America's favorite dessert. Photo courtesy of the event

Get hyped for summer festivals in Atlanta as more fun events are announced every day! From yummy food and live music to bouncy houses and parades, there is something to keep every family member happy at these fun-in-the-sun summer festivals near you. We picked our faves to add to your summer calendar...don't miss the delicious Atlanta Ice Cream Festival, as well as lots of Fourth of July events, and the always popular Dragon Con, as well as Summer Shade Festival and Virginia-Highland Summerfest. 

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