Perris summers run hot and dry, and Enchanted Hills Park is the local answer, a nearly 2,000 square foot splash pad with custom water elements right alongside a skate park and playground. Mercado Park covers the simpler end of things closer to downtown, and when the kids want to actually swim, Lake Perris State Recreation Area is a short drive with a real lake to jump into.
Top-Rated Splash Pads Near Perris
1. Enchanted Hills Park Splash Pad (Perris)
Location: 1400 Weston Road, Perris, CA 92570
Perris👶 Best for ages 2-12💲 Free🚗 3.7 mi
Perris's flagship splash pad, resident-designed and packed with extras: Enchanted Hills' 1,963 square foot splash pad has custom water elements, a kiddy cactus, water web, cobra, and six-shooter cannons among them, alongside a full park with a zipline, BMX track, and two age-separated playgrounds. Free, weekday afternoons and weekend mornings.
Good to know: custom water elements, playground, skate park, zipline, BMX track.
Parent tip: Come on a weekday afternoon for shorter lines, this is Perris's most-visited splash pad and weekends get crowded fast.
Want to check if the fountains are running today? See live maintenance updates on the official Enchanted Hills Park portal.
2. Mercado Park Splash Pad (Perris)
Location: 925 S D Street, Perris, CA 92570
Perris👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 13.2 miThe quieter alternative on Perris's south side: If Enchanted Hills is packed on a Saturday, Mercado Park is a simple backup with the same free entry and seasonal hours.
Good to know: splash pad, parking.
Parent tip: This one's simpler than Enchanted Hills, no themed features, just a simple pad, which can actually be less overwhelming for very young kids.
3. Lake Perris State Recreation Area (Perris)
Location: 17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571
Perris👶 Best for all ages💲 $🚗 1.5 mi
The step up from a splash pad, an actual lake: Lake Perris lets kids swim, not just splash, with clear water and a scenic mountain setting. Cheap day-use fee, boat rentals available if you want to make more of the day.
Good to know: lake swimming, water sports, picnicking, hiking.
Parent tip: Get there early on summer weekends, the day-use parking lots fill up by mid-morning once the temperature climbs.
4. Banner Village Splash Pad (Menifee)
For a family coming from Perris, the drive clocks in at about 11 min without traffic, an easy add-on if you're already headed toward Menifee.
Location: 29469 Falcon Hill Drive, Menifee, CA 92584
Worth the short drive when Perris pads are busy: Banner Village in Menifee offers a quieter alternative with the same free, button-activated setup. Open 8am to 8pm through the season.
Good to know: ground sprays, button activated, restrooms. Closed Before Memorial Days & After Labor Days.
Parent tip: It's a simple pad with no standing water, a solid backup if the Perris pads are too crowded on a given weekend.
For weather closures, seasonal restrictions, or maintenance schedules, view the Banner Village city page.
5. Diamond Valley Lake Aquatic Center (Hemet)
Starting in Perris, the drive takes about 19 min without traffic, and the round trip still fits inside a morning.
Location: 1801 Angler Avenue, Hemet, CA 92544
The pool option for kids ready to swim, not just splash: Diamond Valley Lake Aquatic Center gives Perris families a heated, zero-depth-entry pool a short drive out, with a slide for the older crowd.
Good to know: zero-depth entry, water slide, heated pool.
Parent tip: Go for the early afternoon session, it books up once the day gets hot.
Closures are rare, but you can confirm real-time operations on the Diamond Valley Lake Aquatic Center facilities status page before packing up the car.
How we picked these
We picked these based on distance from Perris, confirmed public access (no HOA gates or resort memberships), and whether there's genuine water play, not just a pool with a fee. At least one pick is inside Perris and at least one comes from a nearby city. Splash pad hours run seasonally and shift year to year, so check ahead before you drive.
Planning your visit
Perris regularly hits triple digits in July and August, so plan for mornings or early evenings. Enchanted Hills' splash pad runs weekday afternoons and weekend mornings, different from the all-day setup at some city parks. Bring water shoes for hot pavement, sunscreen, and a shade tent, most of these spots have limited natural shade.
For more kids' events near Perris this week, see the Perris events page.
Perris 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: Enchanted Hills Park Splash Pad and most Perris 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 Mercado Park Splash Pad, standard filtration doesn't remove all pathogens instantly.
Perris Splash Pads, Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best splash pads for kids near Perris, CA?
Our 2026 guide picks 5 standout splash pads within about 15 miles of Perris. The top picks include Enchanted Hills Park Splash Pad, Mercado Park Splash Pad and Lake Perris State Recreation Area, each chosen for kid-friendly layout, parent reviews, and how well it holds up on a weekend visit.
Which splash pads near Perris are free?
3 of the 5 splash pads in this guide are free to visit, including Enchanted Hills Park Splash Pad, Mercado Park Splash Pad and Banner Village Splash Pad. The rest charge admission. Check the individual cards above for prices.
What is the closest splash pad to Perris?
Lake Perris State Recreation Area is the closest pick at about 1.5 miles from Perris. 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 Perris splash pads open and close for the season?
Most Perris-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 Perris open right now?
It depends on the day. Many Perris-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.