Splash pads at McKinney parks open for the season on May 1 and remain open through Oct. 31, according to the city’s website. The splash pads operate from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.
This list is not comprehensive.
Splash pads
1. Al Ruschhaupt Park
The park features ground-level and raised water spraying features.
- On-site amenities: picnic shelter, restroom, swings
- 2701 N. Brook Drive, McKinney
The facility offers a three-ring water spraying feature.
- On-site amenities: hike and bike trails, playground, swings
- 10301 JFK Blvd., McKinney
The facility offers a three-ring water spraying feature.
- On-site amenities: basketball court, pavilion, playground
- 1201 Monticello Drive, McKinney
This splash pad, which features ground-level water spraying features, is temporarily closed due to a computer control board malfunction, city staff said. A reopening date has not been announced.
- On-site amenities: covered basketball court, covered playground
- 212 McMakin St., McKinney
The park features leaf-shaped raised water spraying features.
- On-site amenities: hike and bike trail, picnic shelter, playground
- 1849 Reagan Drive, McKinney
The splash pad includes a dumping bucket feature and other raised water sprayers.
- On-site amenities: pavilions, playground, restrooms
- 301 W. Standifer St., McKinney
The facility offers a three-ring water spraying feature.
- On-site amenities: hike and bike trails, playground, picnic shelters
- 401 Flat Rock Drive, McKinney
The park features ground-level and raised water spraying features.
- On-site amenities: picnic shelter, playground, swings
- 4212 Shawnee Drive, McKinney
The park features ground-level water spraying features.
- On-site amenities: hike and bike trail, playground, swings
- 3701 Hudson Crossing, McKinney
The facility offers a variety of above-ground water spraying features.
- On-site amenities: fitness stations, picnic tables, playground
- 1651 Prestwick Hollow Drive, McKinney
The splash pad includes a dumping bucket feature.
- On-site amenities: exercise stations, playground, sport courts
- 3900 Muscadine Drive, McKinney
12. Apex Centre
The facility offers four pools, including indoor leisure and competition pools as well as outdoor leisure and kiddie pools, according to its website.
- Cost: $10-$35 (McKinney resident day pass), $15-$50 (nonresident day pass)
- Onsite amenities: dry sauna, lap swim lanes, play structures and slides
- 3003 Alma Road, McKinney
The pool facility offers facility and pavilion rentals, including covered pavilions. The aquatic center opened for the summer season on June 3.
- Cost: $2-$3 (drop-in pass), $30-$130 (summer splash pass)
- Onsite amenities: shallow entry, waterslide, water spraying features
- 1101 E. Louisiana St., McKinney
The facility offers swim lessons and water exercise classes in addition to open swim hours. The aquatic center opened for the summer season on June 3.
- Cost: $2-$3 (drop-in pass), $30-$130 (summer splash pass)
- Onsite amenities: diving board, floating bridge, shallow entry
- 1701 N. McDonald St., McKinney
The facility is open year-round to seniors and members of the public of all ages, with designated swim times for members, according to its website. The facility also offers swim lessons and exercise classes.
- Cost: $1.25-$1.75 (one-time visit), $50-$70 (annual unlimited pass)
- Onsite amenities: heated pool, lap swim lanes, ramp entry
- 1400 S. College St., McKinney
