Mount Dora's own splash pad sits right on the Lincoln Avenue Community Pool deck, one admission covers both. When you want a change of scenery, Tavares Splash Park on Lake Dora is free and open all year, Eustis brings a sailboat-themed pad a few miles east, and Apopka's free pad is worth the longer drive south.
Top-Rated Splash Pads Near Mount Dora
1. Splash Pad at Lincoln Avenue Community Park (Mount Dora)
Location: 1200 N Unser Street, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Mount Dora👶 Best for All ages, swim diapers required for toddlers💲 Covered by pool admission🚗 0.8 miParents stay in the water here, not on the sidelines. Lincoln Avenue's splash pad has no lifeguard of its own, so Mount Dora asks parents to enter the splash area with their kids. Shade structures and picnic tables make the wait comfortable for the rest of the family.
Good to know: adjoins community pool, waiver required, picnic tables, shade structures. Closed pool closuress & weathers.
Parent tip: Sign the yearly waiver online before you go, it moves the check-in line a lot faster.
Want to check if the fountains are running today? See live maintenance updates on the official at Lincoln Avenue Community Park portal.
2. Tavares Splash Park (Tavares)
Location: 306 E. Ruby Street, Tavares, FL 32778
Free admission with an optional seasonal pass. Tavares Splash Park charges nothing for regular entry, with pavilion rentals and picnic areas available for a longer visit on Lake Dora's north shore.
Good to know: lakefront location, swimming area, pavilion rentals, picnic areas. Closed inclement weathers & maintenances.
Parent tip: Go early on hot days. It's attended and first-come with no reservations, and the Lake Dora swimming area gets busy by midday.
For weather closures, seasonal restrictions, or maintenance schedules, view the Tavares city page.
3. Eustis Splash Pad (Eustis)
Coming from Mount Dora, expect about 11 min without traffic, and Eustis has plenty nearby to make a half-day of it.
Location: 250 Ferran Park Drive, Eustis, FL 32726
Verify current hours before the drive. Eustis Splash Pad has had maintenance closures reported, so call ahead, but the sailboat theme and lakeside boardwalks make it worth checking on.
Good to know: sailboat-themed design, dump buckets, water cannons, lakeside location, adjacent playground, boardwalks.
Parent tip: The $3 admission covers pool access too, so pack an extra towel and make a longer stop of it.
Closures are rare, but you can confirm real-time operations on the Eustis facilities status page before packing up the car.
4. Apopka Splash Pad (Apopka)
Driving from Mount Dora, about 17 min without traffic gets you there, easy to pair with a lunch stop in Apopka.
Location: 10 N Forest Avenue, Apopka, FL 32703
A 5-acre splash pad worth the drive. Apopka Splash Pad at Kit Land Nelson Park has a 40-gallon Mega Soaker dump bucket, Splash Blasters water cannons, a mushroom-shaped Fun-Guy sprayer for toddlers, and a Fun-Brella water curtain. Free to visit, open spring through summer with hours that shift by season, plus a playground, picnic areas, and racquetball courts on site.
Good to know: Fun-Guy mushroom sprayer, playground, picnic areas, gazebo.
Parent tip: Hours shift by season, so call ahead before making the longer drive out to Kit Land Nelson Park.
Before heading out, review the Apopka status dashboard for seasonal maintenance updates.
5. Rogers Park Splash Pad (Leesburg)
Leaving Mount Dora, you're looking at about 22 min without traffic, close enough that the kids won't gripe about the car ride.
Location: 610 South 9th Street, Leesburg, FL 34748
Twenty different water features for $2 admission. Rogers Park's splash pad in Leesburg mixes spray tunnels, a blooming spinner, and a confetti sprayer on a non-slip surface. The adjacent Kids Korner Playground gives kids somewhere to run when they're done getting wet.
Good to know: spray tunnels, blooming spinner, confetti sprayer, Kids Korner Playground. Closed seasonal closures outside operating seasons.
Parent tip: It's $2 admission but free for whoever's just watching, bring cash for the gate.
Keep tabs on routine cleanings and seasonal changes by visiting the Rogers Park page directly.
How we picked these
We checked that each pad is a public, city-run facility, confirmed hours and admission, and made sure at least one pick sits in Mount Dora itself with others from nearby Lake County towns. Distances are measured from downtown Mount Dora.
Planning your visit
Mount Dora's splash pad follows the community pool's hours and requires a signed yearly waiver, sign it online before you go. Tavares stays open year-round, while Eustis and Apopka run more of a spring-through-summer season. Swim diapers are required for toddlers at all four.
For more kids' events near Mount Dora this week, see the Mount Dora events page.
Mount Dora 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 Pad at Lincoln Avenue Community Park and most Mount Dora 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 Tavares Splash Park, standard filtration doesn't remove all pathogens instantly.
Mount Dora Splash Pads, Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best splash pads for kids near Mount Dora, FL?
Our 2026 guide picks 5 standout splash pads within about 15 miles of Mount Dora. The top picks include Splash Pad at Lincoln Avenue Community Park, Tavares Splash Park and Eustis Splash Pad, each chosen for kid-friendly layout, parent reviews, and how well it holds up on a weekend visit.
Which splash pads near Mount Dora are free?
2 of the 5 splash pads in this guide are free to visit, including Tavares Splash Park and Apopka Splash Pad. The rest charge admission. Check the individual cards above for prices.
What is the closest splash pad to Mount Dora?
Splash Pad at Lincoln Avenue Community Park is the closest pick at under a mile from Mount Dora. 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 Mount Dora splash pads open and close for the season?
Most Mount Dora-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 Mount Dora open right now?
It depends on the day. Many Mount Dora-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.