La Mirada's own Splash! Regional Aquatics Center gives families a pirate-themed water day without leaving town, and it's a real step up from a standard neighborhood spray pad. When you want the free version instead, Whittier's Amelia Mayberry Park, Norwalk's Ramona Park, and a handful of other free splash pads sit within about five miles.
Top-Rated Splash Pads Near La Mirada
1. Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center (La Mirada)
Location: 13806 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638
La Mirada👶 Best for all ages💲 $🚗 0.7 miWorth the admission if you want slides and a real pool: Splash! La Mirada's Buccaneer Bay splash area is part of a bigger aquatics complex with a competition pool, recreational pool, and slides. It's the closest thing to a water park inside La Mirada. Swim lessons run here too for families who want more than a one-time visit.
Good to know: recreational pool, competition pool, water slides, spa facility, swim lessons.
Parent tip: Buccaneer Bay runs a shorter summer season than the pools, check the site before you plan around it specifically.
Want to check if the fountains are running today? See live maintenance updates on the official Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center portal.
2. Brenner Park (Buena Park)
Location: 7373 San Rafael Drive, Buena Park, CA 90620
A free wading pool just past La Mirada's border: Brenner Park's shallow pool is limited to ages 6 and under, about 25 feet long and one to two feet deep, so it's an easy first water experience for toddlers who aren't ready for a full splash pad. It runs on a short seasonal window from May through August, afternoons only. Free and close enough for a quick trip.
Good to know: wading pool, shallow water play.
Parent tip: This one's built for the littlest kids only, bring an older sibling's scooter or ball for anyone past the age limit.
For weather closures, seasonal restrictions, or maintenance schedules, view the Brenner Park city page.
3. Amelia Mayberry Park (Whittier)
Location: 8735 Lakeview Ave, Whittier, CA 90605
Shade, a wall, and a playground next door: Amelia Mayberry Park's splash pad checks the boxes that matter, some shade, a contained play area, and a playground for when the kids are done with water. Free, daily through the summer season.
Good to know: colorful splash pad, partial shade, wall containment, playground, picnic areas, restrooms.
Parent tip: The containment wall keeps younger toddlers from wandering off toward the parking lot, a small detail that makes this an easier solo-parent visit.
Closures are rare, but you can confirm real-time operations on the Amelia Mayberry Park facilities status page before packing up the car.
4. Santa Fe Springs Park (Santa Fe Springs)
From La Mirada, it runs under 10 min door-to-door, and Santa Fe Springs's roads are simple to follow from the highway.
Location: 10068 Cedardale Drive, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
A practical park for a mixed-age afternoon: Between the wading area, playgrounds, and baseball fields, Santa Fe Springs Park gives every age something to do. Free entry year-round, though the water features run on a seasonal schedule.
Good to know: wading pool, splash pad, baseball fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, restrooms.
Parent tip: Call ahead before you drive over, the city updates splash pad status year to year and hours can shift.
Before heading out, review the Santa Fe Springs Park status dashboard for seasonal maintenance updates.
5. Ramona Park (Norwalk)
Heading out of La Mirada, budget under 10 min on the road, short enough for a spur-of-the-moment weekday trip.
Location: 13244 Mapledale St., Norwalk, CA 90650
Barbecue grills mean you can stay through dinner: Ramona Park's spray pool is the draw, but the picnic tables and barbecue facilities make it easy to turn a quick splash trip into a full evening. Free, open 7am to 10pm daily.
Good to know: spray pool, baseball diamonds, playground, picnic tables, barbecue facilities, restrooms.
Parent tip: Pack a lunch for the picnic tables, this park runs long hours (7am to 10pm) so there's no rush to leave early.
Keep tabs on routine cleanings and seasonal changes by visiting the Ramona Park page directly.
6. Cerritos Park East (Cerritos)
Coming from La Mirada, expect under 10 min without traffic, and Cerritos has plenty nearby to make a half-day of it.
Location: 13234 E. 166th St., Cerritos, CA 90703
Enough space that nobody's on top of each other: At 32-plus acres, Cerritos Park East spreads its spray pool, sports courts, and playgrounds far enough apart that crowds rarely feel like a problem. Free entry, picnic shelters on site.
Good to know: spray pool, baseball diamonds, basketball courts, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic shelters.
Parent tip: This 32-acre park has enough separate zones that you can post up near the spray pool while older kids roam the courts and fields.
Mechanical maintenance can happen without notice — check the Cerritos Park East status page before you load up.
How we picked these
We ranked these by distance from La Mirada, confirmed each is open to the public (not an HOA or members-only amenity), and checked for shade, restrooms, and nearby playgrounds. The top pick is right in La Mirada, and the rest come from neighboring cities. Splash pad hours change with the season, so check each city's site before you go.
Planning your visit
Free splash pads in this part of LA and Orange County typically run Memorial Day through Labor Day, with some open into September. Afternoons get warm fast, so mornings are usually the calmer window. Bring water shoes for hot pavement and a towel for the car ride home. Splash! La Mirada charges admission since it's a full aquatics center, everything else on this list is free.
For more kids' events near La Mirada this week, see the La Mirada events page.
La Mirada 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: Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center and most La Mirada 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 Brenner Park, standard filtration doesn't remove all pathogens instantly.
La Mirada Splash Pads, Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best splash pads for kids near La Mirada, CA?
Our 2026 guide picks 6 standout splash pads within about 5 miles of La Mirada. The top picks include Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center, Brenner Park and Amelia Mayberry Park, each chosen for kid-friendly layout, parent reviews, and how well it holds up on a weekend visit.
Which splash pads near La Mirada are free?
5 of the 6 splash pads in this guide are free to visit, including Brenner Park, Amelia Mayberry Park and Santa Fe Springs Park. The rest charge admission. Check the individual cards above for prices.
What is the closest splash pad to La Mirada?
Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center is the closest pick at under a mile from La Mirada. 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 La Mirada splash pads open and close for the season?
Most La Mirada-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 La Mirada open right now?
It depends on the day. Many La Mirada-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.