Banning itself doesn't have a dedicated splash pad, but the city pool at Repplier Park has real waterslides, and next-door Beaumont just finished a brand-new splash pad only six miles away. Here's the honest picture of what's close by, so you know what to expect before loading up the kids.

Top-Rated Splash Pads Near Banning

1. Repplier Park Aquatic Center (Banning)

Location: 749 North San Gorgonio Avenue, Banning, CA 92220

Banning👶 Best for all ages💲 $🚗 0.3 mi

Full-service park with water features: Two waterslides and a complete pool complex in Banning means you don't need to travel for real water recreation. Add a playground, tennis courts, and skate park, and you've got a day's worth of activity.

Good to know: pool, playground, restrooms, shade. Closed Sundays.

Parent tip: Pool hours split into blocks throughout the day and it's closed Sundays, so call ahead or check the city's rec page before heading over.

Want to check if the fountains are running today? See live maintenance updates on the official Repplier Park Aquatic Center portal.

2. 7th Street Park Splash Pad (Yucaipa)

Starting in Banning, the drive takes about 18 min without traffic, and the round trip still fits inside a morning.

Location: 12385 7th Street, Yucaipa, CA 92399

Yucaipa👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 12.2 mi

Splash all year, plus a dozen other things: The free splash pad runs 365 days a year, partnered with a 25-yard pool that has a shallow end and a slide for younger kids. Add rock climbing, basketball, pickleball, and a skate park, and you're looking at one of the best parks in the region.

Good to know: splash pad, pool, restrooms, shade, picnic areas.

Parent tip: The splash pad itself is free and open daily 6am to 8pm, while the pool runs on its own separate schedule, so you can splash for free even on a day you don't want to pay for pool admission.

For weather closures, seasonal restrictions, or maintenance schedules, view the 7th Street Park city page.

3. Yucaipa Regional Park Water Slides (Yucaipa)

Coming from Banning, expect about 15 min without traffic, and Yucaipa has plenty nearby to make a half-day of it.

Location: 33900 Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa, CA 92399

Yucaipa👶 Best for all ages💲 $$🚗 10.2 mi

The water slides that keep kids busy all day: Yucaipa Regional has dual-flume slides for kids tall enough, a pool, sandy beach, fishing, and pedal boats. Vehicle entrance fee, seasonal (May-September), but you're getting genuine water-park features.

Good to know: pool, picnic areas, shade.

Parent tip: Kids need to be 48 inches tall for the water slides, so double-check that before promising a slide day to a smaller child.

4. Stewart Park Splash Pad (Beaumont)

If you're based in Banning, it's under 10 min without traffic, worth combining with other Beaumont stops.

Location: 985 Orange Avenue, Beaumont, CA 92223

Beaumont👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 5.8 mi

Year-round splash just outside Banning: Stewart Park's renovation included a splash pad that doesn't close, an inclusive modern playground, and walking trails. Under six miles from Banning, it's the splash option that actually stays open.

Good to know: splash pad, playground, restrooms, shade, picnic areas.

Parent tip: This is the top pick on this list purely for distance. It's a five-minute drive from Banning, no vehicle fee, and runs year-round rather than just summer.

Closures are rare, but you can confirm real-time operations on the Stewart Park facilities status page before packing up the car.

5. Bethune Park Splash Pad (Redlands)

A longer haul from Banning at 19.8 miles, so save this one for when you want a real change of scenery.

Location: 16745 Kitching Street, Redlands, CA 92374

Redlands👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 19.8 mi

Smart flexible hours for actual hot days: Friday-Sunday is the normal schedule at Bethune, but when temperatures spike above 95, Redlands opens weekday hours too. You get water access exactly when you need it most during heat waves.

Good to know: splash pad. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays.

Parent tip: Call the Redlands Parks Department before a weekday trip to confirm it's open under the heat-trigger rule; don't assume it's running on a random Tuesday.

Before heading out, review the Bethune Park status dashboard for seasonal maintenance updates.

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How we picked these

We checked Banning's own parks department listings first and confirmed the city doesn't currently run a public splash pad, so this list leads with the closest real water play in town (a municipal pool with waterslides) and rounds out with free splash pads in neighboring Beaumont and Yucaipa. Everything here is open to the public, no resort or membership access required.

Planning your visit

The best free splash pad on this list is a quick six-mile hop into Beaumont, with Yucaipa's options another ten to fifteen minutes past that. Summer weekday mornings are the least crowded window at all of these, and Bethune Park in Redlands runs limited weekly hours, so check the schedule before you drive that far.

For more kids' events near Banning this week, see the Banning events page.

Banning Splash Pad Checklist

  • Two towels and a dry change of clothes per kid: wet swimsuits on a hot car seat are miserable.
  • Water shoes: rubber soles grip wet concrete; bare feet burn on pavement between jets.
  • SPF 50+ sunscreen, applied 15 min before arrival: Repplier Park Aquatic Center and most Banning splash pads have minimal shade, so a portable canopy extends your session past midday.
  • Your own water bottle: splash pad water recirculates through a filtration and chlorination system and is not safe to drink, even when it runs clear.

Swim Diapers and Water Hygiene

  • Swim diapers only for children not yet potty trained, regular diapers absorb recirculating water, swell, and can contaminate the shared system. Most municipal splash pads require them.
  • Don't swallow the water: it's treated recreational water, not drinking water. Repeated swallowing can cause gastrointestinal illness.
  • Rinse off after with soap and water. Keep kids with open wounds or a recent stomach illness out of places like 7th Street Park Splash Pad, standard filtration doesn't remove all pathogens instantly.

Banning Splash Pads, Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best splash pads for kids near Banning, CA?

Our 2026 guide picks 5 standout splash pads within about 20 miles of Banning. The top picks include Repplier Park Aquatic Center, 7th Street Park Splash Pad and Yucaipa Regional Park Water Slides, each chosen for kid-friendly layout, parent reviews, and how well it holds up on a weekend visit.

Which splash pads near Banning are free?

3 of the 5 splash pads in this guide are free to visit, including 7th Street Park Splash Pad, Stewart Park Splash Pad and Bethune Park Splash Pad. The rest charge admission. Check the individual cards above for prices.

What is the closest splash pad to Banning?

Repplier Park Aquatic Center is the closest pick at under a mile from Banning. It's the easiest one to fit into a weekday afternoon, short drive, low commitment, easy to leave early if the kids melt down.

When do Banning splash pads open and close for the season?

Most Banning-area splash pads open Memorial Day weekend (late May) and run through Labor Day or mid-September, depending on weather and maintenance. Hours typically run 10 a.m.–8 p.m. daily, check each splash pad's official page (linked in the cards above) before driving out, since closures for cleaning and weather are common.

Are the splash pads near Banning open right now?

It depends on the day. Many Banning-area pads run on heat-activated sensors or set seasonal hours (often 10 a.m.–8 p.m.), and some close one weekday for cleaning or shut off in bad weather. Before you load up the car, check the official page linked on each card above, it carries the current day's hours and status.