Burleson's Splash Pad at the BRiCk is the local anchor — zero-depth pad with dumping buckets and special sensory hours. The surrounding cities (Crowley, Joshua, Cleburne, Mansfield) add five free and two paid options. Mansfield's Geyer Commons runs year-round — rare for DFW.
Top-Rated Splash Pads Near Burleson
1. Splash Pad at the BRiCk (Bartlett Park) (Burleson)
Location: 550 NW Summercrest Blvd, Burleson, TX 76028
Burleson👶 Best for all ages, sensory hours available💲 Free🚗 2.3 mi
Burleson's local flagship , zero-depth aquatic play area with two large dumping buckets, spray fountains, a Tidal Barrel, shade structures, restrooms, and picnic areas. Special toddler hours (Tue/Thu 8-10am, ages 5 and under) and sensory hours (Wed/Fri 8-10am) make this exceptionally accessible.
Parent tip: Tue/Thu 8-10am is ages-5-and-under only — the right window for toddlers who don't want to dodge older kids. Sensory hours Wed/Fri 8-10am.
Want to check if the fountains are running today? See live maintenance updates on the official at the BRiCk (Bartlett Park) portal.
2. Bicentennial Park Splash Pad (Crowley)
Location: 900 E Glendale St, Crowley, TX 76036
Wheelchair-accessible water play in Crowley: Free button-activated splash pad cleaned at least twice weekly. There's a playground nearby for siblings who want dry time. Free admission.
Parent tip: Open 10am-8pm daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day. No pets, no glass — strictly enforced.
For weather closures, seasonal restrictions, or maintenance schedules, view the Bicentennial Park city page.
3. Pirates Cove Fun Zone (Burleson)
Location: 2461 S Burleson Blvd, Burleson, TX 76028
Burleson👶 Best for ages 3+💲 $$🚗 6.2 mi
Water slides, a lazy river, the Kids Cove multi-level play structure, arcade games, and cabanas. Step up from a splash pad , a small water park experience. Adjacent to North Texas Jellystone Park.
Parent tip: Summer opens May 23, daily. Spring/fall weekends only. Birthday packages available.
4. Joshua City Park Splash Pad (Joshua)
Leaving Burleson, you're looking at under 10 min without traffic, close enough that the kids won't gripe about the car ride.
Location: 831 N Main St, Joshua, TX 76058
A toddler-friendly splash pad in Joshua: User-operated push-button spray fountains, water cannons, and safer flooring with shade structures.
Parent tip: Open 10am-8pm daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Closures are rare, but you can confirm real-time operations on the Joshua City Park facilities status page before packing up the car.
5. Geyer Commons Splash Pad (Mansfield)
Leaving Burleson, you're looking at about 16 min without traffic, close enough that the kids won't gripe about the car ride.
Location: 605 E Broad St, Mansfield, TX 76063
Budget-friendly splash area in Mansfield: One of the few year-round splash pads in DFW , 9am-9pm daily.
Parent tip: Open year-round but only really useful when temps are 60°F+. No lifeguards — parent supervision required.
Before heading out, review the Geyer Commons status dashboard for seasonal maintenance updates.
6. Clayton W. Chandler Park Splash Pad (Mansfield)
Driving from Burleson, about 17 min without traffic gets you there, easy to pair with a lunch stop in Mansfield.
Location: 1530 N Walnut Creek Dr, Mansfield, TX 76063
Budget-friendly splash area in Mansfield: Seasonal pad with timer-activated water and pavilion rentals available. There's a playground to add to your visit.
Parent tip: May 22 to September 7: 10am-8pm daily. September 8-27: weekdays 10am-2pm, weekends 10am-8pm. Pavilion rentals available.
7. Hawaiian Falls Mansfield (Mansfield)
Heading out of Burleson, budget about 21 min on the road, short enough for a spur-of-the-moment weekday trip.
Location: 490 Heritage Pkwy S, Mansfield, TX 76063
Nearby splash pad, simple entry: Lazy river, wave pool, water slides, Keiki Cove multi-level play structure for toddlers, and the Coconut Sprayground for splash play.
Parent tip: Open 10:30am-6pm in season. Buy tickets online for better pricing. Birthday party packages available.
How we picked these
Every pick is free or modestly paid, public, and has at least one full operating season. We weighed feature mix (dumping buckets and tall sprayers for the brave, ground sprays for the cautious), restroom access, shade, accessibility hours, and what Burleson-Mansfield-area parents on Google and the moms-group threads keep recommending. No paid placements.Planning your visit
Most free pads run Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10am-8pm. Geyer Commons in Mansfield runs year-round, 9am-9pm. Hawaiian Falls runs roughly the same window as the free pads. Pack water shoes, towels, and dry clothes.For more kids' events near Burleson this week, see the Burleson events page.
Burleson 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 the BRiCk (Bartlett Park) and most Burleson 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 Bicentennial Park Splash Pad, standard filtration doesn't remove all pathogens instantly.
Burleson Splash Pads, Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best splash pads for kids near Burleson, TX?
Our 2026 guide picks 7 standout splash pads within about 15 miles of Burleson. The top picks include Splash Pad at the BRiCk (Bartlett Park), Bicentennial Park Splash Pad (Crowley) and Pirates Cove Fun Zone, each chosen for kid-friendly layout, parent reviews, and how well it holds up on a weekend visit.
Which splash pads near Burleson are free?
5 of the 7 splash pads in this guide are free to visit, including Splash Pad at the BRiCk (Bartlett Park), Bicentennial Park Splash Pad (Crowley) and Joshua City Park Splash Pad. The rest charge admission. Check the individual cards above for prices.
What is the closest splash pad to Burleson?
Splash Pad at the BRiCk (Bartlett Park) is the closest pick at about 2.3 miles from Burleson. 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 Burleson splash pads open and close for the season?
Most Burleson-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 Burleson open right now?
It depends on the day. Many Burleson-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.