Within 10 miles of Forest Hill, TX · Updated 2026-06-29Forest Hill is surrounded by some of the best free splash pads in the Fort Worth corridor. Kennedale's Sonora Park is less than three miles away, Tillery Park sits just north near the Fort Worth Zoo, and Burleson's BRiCk rec campus is under eight miles south. We ranked the top picks by feature variety, toddler accessibility, and what the surrounding park gives families beyond the spray zone.
Top-Rated Splash Pads Near Forest Hill
1. Sonora Park Splash Pad (Kennedale)
Location: 263 S. New Hope Rd, Kennedale, TX 76060
No excuses splash destination in Kennedale: Sonora Park handles the logistics that matter — restrooms that don't require a hike, parking that doesn't require strategy, and hours that work for actual families trying to escape the heat on a random Tuesday afternoon.
Good to know: tipping buckets, spray guns, fishing pond, disc golf, pavilion, trails.
Parent tip: Weekday hours run 8am–noon and 5–8pm to skip the midday heat gap. Arrive early morning for the shortest lines and the coolest concrete.
Want to check if the fountains are running today? See live maintenance updates on the official Sonora Park portal.
2. Tillery Park Splash Pad (Fort Worth)
Location: 2900 Rosemont Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Zoo-weekend parking heads-up: Street parking on Rockridge Terrace fills fast when the zoo is packed. Rosemont Avenue entrance gives you a slightly better shot and avoids the worst of the zoo-exit backup.
Good to know: splash pad, playground, open field, restrooms, shade trees.
Parent tip: Street parking on Rockridge Terrace fills up on zoo weekends. Try the park entrance off Rosemont Avenue for a better shot at a spot.
For weather closures, seasonal restrictions, or maintenance schedules, view the Tillery Park city page.
3. Heritage Park Splash Pad (Fort Worth)
Leaving Forest Hill, you're looking at under 10 min without traffic, close enough that the kids won't gripe about the car ride.
Location: 2100 Weisenberger St, Fort Worth, TX 76110
South Fort Worth's most complete neighborhood park: Heritage Park earns its rep among south FW parents because it delivers multiple activities in one stop. You're not burning the morning driving between a splash pad, a playground, and a picnic spot — it's all here.
Good to know: splash pad, playground, open green space, restrooms, shade trees.
Parent tip: The splash pad operates seasonally — check the Fort Worth Parks and Recreation page for exact open and close dates before making the drive.
4. Sycamore Spray Ground (Fort Worth)
For Forest Hill families, plan under 10 min each way, and Fort Worth is easy to get around once you're there.
Location: 1621 E Rosedale St, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Shade structure covers the splash area — rare for a free city pad: Most free spray pads stick the watching adults in full sun. Sycamore actually built the shade into the spray zone, making it one of the more parent-friendly free pads on the east side of Fort Worth.
Good to know: spray pad, tipping buckets, ground jets, shade structure, restrooms, free admission.
Parent tip: Being free means it fills up fast on hot weekends. Weekday mornings are noticeably quieter — Tuesday or Wednesday before 11am gives you a nearly empty pad.
5. Bicentennial Park Splash Pad (Crowley)
Coming from Forest Hill, expect about 11 min without traffic, and Crowley has plenty nearby to make a half-day of it.
Location: 201 E Main St, Crowley, TX 76036
Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10am–8pm — free every day: Crowley's pad runs the full summer season with no admission charge and consistent daily hours. The button-activated water means features only run when kids interact with them.
Good to know: splash pad, reservable pavilion, playground, button-activated water, restrooms, shade.
Parent tip: The splash pad runs Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10am–8pm, with free button-activated water. If your party date is in doubt, check Crowley Parks directly — they confirm seasonal open/close dates.
Closures are rare, but you can confirm real-time operations on the Bicentennial Park facilities status page before packing up the car.
6. The BRiCk Splash Pad (Burleson)
Starting in Forest Hill, the drive takes about 11 min without traffic, and the round trip still fits inside a morning.
Location: 300 SW Johnson Ave, Burleson, TX 76028
Full rec campus, not just a pad in a parking lot: The BRiCk is a complete recreation facility — restrooms, shade, the surrounding campus. You're not improvising logistics the way you would at a bare-bones city spray pad.
Good to know: splash pad, toddler hours, sensory hours, rec campus, restrooms, shade.
Parent tip: The structured early hours are the real gem here — if you have a toddler who gets overwhelmed by bigger kids running through, arrive during the toddler window. The full pad opens after those hours for all ages.
Before heading out, review the The BRiCk status dashboard for seasonal maintenance updates.
7. Safari Splash Water Park (Fort Worth Zoo) (Fort Worth)
If you're based in Forest Hill, it's about 10 min without traffic, worth combining with other Fort Worth stops.
Location: 1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76110
One ticket, full day of activities: Zoo + water park in one admission makes Safari Splash the efficient choice for families who want to maximize a summer outing. Kids rarely want to leave before closing time.
Good to know: water park, slides, spray features, restrooms, concessions.
Parent tip: Safari Splash runs its own seasonal schedule separate from the zoo's general hours — check the Fort Worth Zoo website before you plan the day around it. Admission is $18–$25+ depending on age and season.
How we picked these
Every pick here is free or low-cost, public, and operating for at least one full season. We weighted water feature variety, toddler safety, shade and restroom access, and what DFW parents flag in local groups and reviews. No paid placements — we have no relationship with any park or city.Planning your visit
Most pads here run Memorial Day through Labor Day, 8am–8pm. Sonora Park in Kennedale splits weekday hours (8am–noon and 5–8pm) to avoid the midday heat — that schedule surprises first-timers, so check before you go. Burleson's BRiCk opens structured toddler hours early morning. Pack water shoes, sunscreen, and a dry change of clothes. Swim diapers are required at most pads for pre-potty-trained kids.For more kids' events near Forest Hill this week, see the Forest Hill events page.
Forest Hill 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: Sonora Park Splash Pad and most Forest Hill 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 Tillery Park Splash Pad, standard filtration doesn't remove all pathogens instantly.
Forest Hill Splash Pads, Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best splash pads for kids near Forest Hill, TX?
Our 2026 guide picks 7 standout splash pads within about 10 miles of Forest Hill. The top picks include Sonora Park Splash Pad, Tillery Park Splash Pad and Heritage 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 Forest Hill are free?
6 of the 7 splash pads in this guide are free to visit, including Sonora Park Splash Pad, Tillery Park Splash Pad and Heritage Park Splash Pad. The rest charge admission. Check the individual cards above for prices.
What is the closest splash pad to Forest Hill?
Sonora Park Splash Pad in Kennedale is the closest pick at about 2.9 miles from Forest Hill. 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 Forest Hill splash pads open and close for the season?
Most Forest Hill-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 Forest Hill open right now?
It depends on the day. Many Forest Hill-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.