With school out for the summer and summer temperatures climbing, finding a fun spot to cool off from the heat is critical. Consider taking the trip to one of these local splash pads and pools for some much-needed heat relief.

The Pearland Natatorium
  • 4141 Bailey Road, Pearland
  • Day use: children $3, youth $5, adults $8
  • Hours: Mon.-Fri. 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m.
  • Read rules and regulations here.
Centennial Park splash pad
  • 3219 McClean Rd., Pearland
  • Hours: every day from 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Free
Friendswood Swimming Pool
  • 900 Cedarwood Ave., Friendswood
  • Hours: Mon. 7-9:30 p.m., Tue.-Fri. noon-5 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-7 p.m.
  • Day use: $2
  • Will open May 27
Stevenson Park splash pad
  • 1100 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood
  • Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
  • Free