PHILADELPHIA, PA - Philadelphia Parks & Recreation announced the City’s 90+ spray grounds opening, and splash pads will turn on for the summer season. The spray grounds will open seven days a week. They will be open between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day, weather dependent.


Philly's 90+ Spray Grounds Opening

This year will also include opening a few new spray areas, thanks to the City’s Rebuild initiative and recently completed Parks & Recreation capital projects.

Recently opened or renovated spray grounds:

  • Capitolo Playground (Rebuild)
  • Granahan Playground
  • Hayes Recreation Center (Rebuild)
  • McCreesh Playground
  • Roosevelt Playground

Coming this summer:

  • Carmella Playground
  • Columbus Square
  • Gifford Playground (Rebuild)
  • Miles Mack Playground (Rebuild)
  • 8th & Diamond Playground (Rebuild and partners)

Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell joined City Councilmember Cherelle Parker at the Finley Recreation yesterday to mark the start of spray ground season.