Claremont summers get hot fast once you're out from under the village's shade trees, and by July a wading pool or splash pad is the difference between a good afternoon and a meltdown. The city runs two neighborhood wading pools of its own, and once those close for the day or the season, Montclair, Pomona, and Ontario all have real splash pads within a 10 minute drive.
Top-Rated Splash Pads Near Claremont
1. Memorial Park Wading Pool (Claremont)
Location: 840 N Indian Hill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711
Claremont👶 Best for ages toddlers to grade-schoolers💲 Free🚗 0.4 miSimple, free, and walkable for many Claremont families: Memorial Park's wading pool won't wow older kids looking for spray jets, but for the toddler crowd it's an easy, low-key way to beat the heat. Picnic tables and shade trees make it easy to stay a while.
Good to know: wading pool, twilight swim days, playground, picnic areas, shade trees.
Parent tip: The regular window is short, 11am to 1pm, so get there right at opening. Twilight Swim runs 5pm to 7pm on select dates if mornings don't work for you.
Want to check if the fountains are running today? See live maintenance updates on the official Memorial Park Wading Pool portal.
2. El Barrio Park Wading Pool (Claremont)
Location: 400 Claremont Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711
Claremont👶 Best for ages toddlers to grade-schoolers💲 Free🚗 0.9 miWeekdays only, so plan your calendar: Unlike Memorial Park, El Barrio's wading pool doesn't run Saturdays. Mark June 19, July 2, 3, and 4 as closed dates too. Otherwise it's the same free, shallow setup with a playground nearby.
Good to know: wading pool, playground, picnic tables, shade.
Parent tip: This pool runs weekdays only, Monday through Friday, unlike Memorial Park's Saturday hours, so check the calendar before you head over on a weekend.
3. Alma Hofman Park Splash Pad (Montclair)
Location: 5201 Benito Street, Montclair, CA 91763
Splash pad plus skate park in one Montclair stop: Alma Hofman pairs its free splash pad with a skate park and basketball courts, so siblings of different ages both find their thing. Daily noon to 6pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Good to know: splash pad, playground, skate park, tennis courts, basketball courts, restrooms.
Parent tip: It's a genuine splash pad with sprayers, not a wading pool, so it's the pick once your kids want more than the gentle El Barrio and Memorial pools offer.
For weather closures, seasonal restrictions, or maintenance schedules, view the Alma Hofman Park city page.
4. Ganesha Park Splash Pad (Pomona)
Location: 1575 N White Ave, Pomona, CA 91767
Pomona's largest city park, splash pad included: Ganesha Park pairs its free summer splash pad with sports fields, a playground, and picnic areas just a couple miles from Claremont. Seasonal hours vary year to year, so a quick call to the city confirms before you go.
Good to know: splash pad, playground, picnic areas, restrooms, sports fields.
Parent tip: Call ahead since Pomona's seasonal hours shift year to year, this isn't a fixed schedule like Claremont's wading pools.
Closures are rare, but you can confirm real-time operations on the Ganesha Park facilities status page before packing up the car.
5. Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park (Ontario)
If you're based in Claremont, it's under 10 min without traffic, worth combining with other Ontario stops.
Location: 800 N Archibald Avenue, Ontario, CA 91764
A 150-acre regional park with real water infrastructure: Beyond the splash zone, Cucamonga-Guasti has fishing and enough picnic space for a full family outing. Arrive early on summer weekends before the lagoon fills.
Good to know: water slides, swim lagoon, fishing, picnic areas, shade.
Parent tip: Arrive before 10am on summer weekends, the swim lagoon and picnic spots fill up fast once the vehicle fee doesn't seem to slow anyone down.
Before heading out, review the Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park status dashboard for seasonal maintenance updates.
6. Victoria Gardens Splash Pad (Rancho Cucamonga)
Leaving Claremont, you're looking at about 11 min without traffic, close enough that the kids won't gripe about the car ride.
Location: 12505 N Main Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
Good backup when park splash pads are packed: Victoria Gardens' fountain rarely gets as crowded as the neighborhood pads, and it's free. Food nearby means you can make it lunch too.
Good to know: interactive fountain, LED lighting, fog effects, outdoor mall setting, restrooms, shade.
Parent tip: Combine it with shopping or lunch, the fountain sits right in the middle of the outdoor mall, so there's food and shade within steps.
Keep tabs on routine cleanings and seasonal changes by visiting the Victoria Gardens page directly.
7. Los Amigos Park (Rancho Cucamonga)
If you're based in Claremont, it's about 12 min without traffic, worth combining with other Rancho Cucamonga stops.
Location: 6410 Amethyst Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
A softer water experience for younger kids: Los Amigos' misters run gentler than a full splash pad, good for kids still working up to the bigger sprays. The playground and skate park nearby give older siblings something too.
Good to know: splash pad, basketball court, skate park, shade.
Parent tip: Open 6am to 10pm year-round. The misters run gentler than a full splash pad, a good pick for younger kids who aren't ready for a hard spray.
How we picked these
We checked each city's own parks and recreation page for confirmed hours and features rather than guessing from old lists, then ranked by distance from Claremont. At least one pick sits in Claremont itself and several come from neighboring cities. Splash pad and wading pool hours shift with the season, so call ahead before you load up the kids.
Planning your visit
Claremont's wading pools only run June 15 through August 18 with short 11am-1pm windows, so plan around those hours or you'll show up to a locked gate. The splash pads in Montclair and Pomona run longer summer hours most days, which makes them the backup plan once Claremont's pools close for the season. Bring water shoes for hot pavement and sunscreen even on cloudy days.
For more kids' events near Claremont this week, see the Claremont events page.
Claremont 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: Memorial Park Wading Pool and most Claremont 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 El Barrio Park Wading Pool, standard filtration doesn't remove all pathogens instantly.
Claremont Splash Pads, Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best splash pads for kids near Claremont, CA?
Our 2026 guide picks 7 standout splash pads within about 10 miles of Claremont. The top picks include Memorial Park Wading Pool, El Barrio Park Wading Pool and Alma Hofman Park Splash Pad, each chosen for kid-friendly layout, parent reviews, and how well it holds up on a weekend visit.
Which splash pads near Claremont are free?
6 of the 7 splash pads in this guide are free to visit, including Memorial Park Wading Pool, El Barrio Park Wading Pool and Alma Hofman Park Splash Pad. The rest charge admission. Check the individual cards above for prices.
What is the closest splash pad to Claremont?
Memorial Park Wading Pool is the closest pick at under a mile from Claremont. 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 Claremont splash pads open and close for the season?
Most Claremont-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 Claremont open right now?
It depends on the day. Many Claremont-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.