Forney has one local splash pad and the surrounding cities — Mesquite, Rockwall — add five more within a 15-minute drive. All free. We ranked them by feature variety, surrounding park amenities, and what East Dallas County parents consistently recommend.
Top-Rated Splash Pads Near Forney
1. Forney Community Park Splash Pad (Forney)
Location: 241 S FM 548, Forney, TX 75126
Forney👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 1.3 mi
A toddler-friendly splash pad in Forney: The local pick. Shaded area around the perimeter.
Parent tip: Open 10am-8pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Morning visits are less crowded.
Want to check if the fountains are running today? See live maintenance updates on the official Forney Community Park portal.
2. Clay Mathis Park Spray Zone (Mesquite)
For Forney families, plan under 10 min each way, and Mesquite is easy to get around once you're there.
Location: 2181 Clay Mathis Rd, Mesquite, TX 75181
Nearby splash pad, simple entry: Mesquite's first spray zone , single-pass fresh water system (not recirculated), automatic timers, picnic tables, BBQ grills, and a basketball court on-site.
Parent tip: Open 8am-8pm, May 1 through September 30. Picnic tables with grills are first-come.
For weather closures, seasonal restrictions, or maintenance schedules, view the Clay Mathis Park Spray Zone city page.
3. Evans Park Spray Zone (Mesquite)
From Forney, it runs about 14 min door-to-door, and Mesquite's roads are simple to follow from the highway.
Location: 1112 Hillcrest Dr, Mesquite, TX 75149
A toddler-friendly splash pad in Mesquite: Upward spray nozzles and whimsical downward showers , character pieces that hold kids' attention longer than a generic spray pad.
Parent tip: Open 10am-8pm, May through September. Pavilion reservations through Mesquite parks website.
4. The Park at Foxchase Splash Pad (Rockwall)
Starting in Forney, the drive takes about 14 min without traffic, and the round trip still fits inside a morning.
Location: 4475 Tubbs Rd, Rockwall, TX 75032
Wheelchair-accessible water play in Rockwall: One of three Rockwall city spraygrounds , neighborhood setting, splash pad with adjacent playground, picnic areas, scenic trails, multipurpose ballfield, and basketball court. There's a playground nearby for siblings who want dry time.
Parent tip: Open March through October. Often empty on weekday mornings — a good pick if you want the kids to have the pad to themselves.
Closures are rare, but you can confirm real-time operations on the The Park at Foxchase facilities status page before packing up the car.
5. The Park at Hickory Ridge Splash Pad (Rockwall)
From Forney, it runs about 16 min door-to-door, and Rockwall's roads are simple to follow from the highway.
Location: 1910 Walnut Ridge Dr, Rockwall, TX 75087
Nearby splash pad, simple entry: 13-acre Rockwall park with a splash pad, playground, pickleball courts, basketball court, and well-shaded perimeter benches. Less crowded than Rockwall's flagship Harry Myers pad.
Parent tip: Open March through October. Good fallback when Harry Myers is packed on a hot Saturday.
6. Harry Myers Park Splash Pad (Rockwall)
From Forney, it runs about 19 min door-to-door, and Rockwall's roads are simple to follow from the highway.
Location: 815 E Washington St, Rockwall, TX 75087
Rockwall's flagship splash pad , fountains, sprayers, a water gun, and a tipping bucket feature. The surrounding 60-acre park has a dog park, baseball fields, and an amphitheater, so siblings of all ages find something.
Parent tip: Open March through October — longer season than the smaller Forney and Mesquite pads. Mornings before 11am are calmest.
How we picked these
Every pick is free, 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, and what East Dallas County parents on Google and local moms-group threads keep recommending. No paid placements.Planning your visit
Forney and Mesquite pads run May 1 through September 30. Rockwall pads run March through October — longer season. Pack water shoes, towels, dry clothes, and snacks. Swim diapers required for pre-potty-trained kids.For more kids' events near Forney this week, see the Forney events page.
Forney 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: Forney Community Park Splash Pad and most Forney 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 Clay Mathis Park Spray Zone, standard filtration doesn't remove all pathogens instantly.
Forney Splash Pads, Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best splash pads for kids near Forney, TX?
Our 2026 guide picks 6 standout splash pads within about 15 miles of Forney. The top picks include Forney Community Park Splash Pad, Clay Mathis Park Spray Zone (Mesquite) and Evans Park Spray Zone (Mesquite), each chosen for kid-friendly layout, parent reviews, and how well it holds up on a weekend visit.
Are splash pads near Forney free?
Yes, every splash pad in this guide is free to visit, with no admission fee or ticket required for Forney Community Park Splash Pad, Clay Mathis Park Spray Zone (Mesquite), Evans Park Spray Zone (Mesquite) or any of the other picks.
What is the closest splash pad to Forney?
Forney Community Park Splash Pad is the closest pick at about 1.3 miles from Forney. 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 Forney splash pads open and close for the season?
Most Forney-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 Forney open right now?
It depends on the day. Many Forney-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.