Lewisville's Old Town Splash Park is one of the best free pads in DFW — 90 unique water features and no standing water. The surrounding cities — Flower Mound, Highland Village, Coppell, Carrollton, The Colony — all run their own pads within a 15-minute drive. All free, all open May through September.
1. Old Town Splash Park (Lewisville)
Location: 535 W College St, Lewisville, TX 75057
90 unique water features, no standing water (safe for non-swimmers), four splash zones, shaded umbrellas, and a playground nearby. One of the best free splash pads in DFW — feature density beats most of the city-park pads in the region.
Parent tip: Open 10am-8pm daily, May through September. Mornings before 11am are calmest.
Want to check if the fountains are running today? See live maintenance updates on the official Old Town portal.
2. Doubletree Ranch Park Splash Pad (Highland Village)
Location: 400 Highland Village Rd, Highland Village, TX 75077
Multi-feature pad with 60+ water jets in a creek-like layout with waterfalls. Most splash pads look industrial; Doubletree's natural-creek aesthetic is a real differentiator. Huge hit for toddlers who like the running-water aspect.
Parent tip: Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10am-8pm. The pavilion next door is rentable for birthday parties.
For weather closures, seasonal restrictions, or maintenance schedules, view the Doubletree Ranch Park city page.
3. Andy Brown Park West Splash Pad (Coppell)
Location: 267 Parkway Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019
Part of Coppell's $25M park renovation. Tot Lot for ages 2-5 attached to the larger splash pad area — the separation lets toddlers play without getting trampled by 8-year-olds running through. Newer equipment in great shape.
Parent tip: Hours run 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Splash pad seasonal (May through September).
Closures are rare, but you can confirm real-time operations on the Andy Brown Park West facilities status page before packing up the car.
4. Heritage Springs Splash Pad (Flower Mound)
Location: 600 Spinks Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028
4,500 sq ft shaded splash pad with 14 unique water features, a separate toddler section, and sculpted boulders for sitting. The shade structure is the differentiator — most DFW pads bake in the sun by 11am.
Parent tip: Open 9am-8pm daily, May 1 through September 30. Shaded perimeter means parents stay sane in July.
Before heading out, review the Heritage Springs status dashboard for seasonal maintenance updates.
5. Oak Hills Splash Park (Carrollton) (Carrollton)
Location: 1210 E Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010
Water slides for a mini-water-park experience, plus a pirate ship playground, basketball, volleyball, and pavilions on the same 4.5-acre site. The slides make this feel more like a paid waterpark than a free splash pad.
Parent tip: Open 9am-8pm daily, May 1 through September 30. Mornings before 11am are calmest.
Keep tabs on routine cleanings and seasonal changes by visiting the Oak Hills (Carrollton) page directly.
6. W.J. Thomas Splash Park (Carrollton) (Carrollton)
Location: 1955 N Perry Rd, Carrollton, TX 75010
Continuous-running water features (no button activation), covered picnic tables with grills, and restrooms on-site. The continuous-flow design means kids don't have to keep running back to a button — they just play.
Parent tip: Open 9am-8pm daily, May 1 through September 30. Bring a grill kit — covered picnic tables with grills are first-come.
7. Kids Colony Splash Park (The Colony)
Location: 5151 N Colony Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056
Ground sprays and vertical splash elements at an all-inclusive playground. The inclusive design (rubberized footing, adaptive equipment) makes this the right pick for mixed-ability families.
Parent tip: Open 9am-8pm, Memorial Day through September 30. Large pavilion next to the pad is rentable for parties.
Mechanical maintenance can happen without notice — check the Kids Colony status page before you load up.
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 Lewisville-area parents on Google and the moms-group threads keep recommending. No paid placements.
Planning your visit
Most pads run May through September, 9am or 10am to 8pm. Pack water shoes, towels, dry clothes, and snacks. Many pads require swim diapers for pre-potty-trained kids. Mornings before 11am are calmest; Saturday 11am-3pm is the busy window. For more kids' events near Lewisville this week, see the Lewisville events page.