Daley Park Splash Pad
West Ames, Ames, IA
Best for
Best for toddlers through big kids
Price
City-operated splash pad with no posted admission fee.
Parking
Use Daley Park parking and neighborhood park access points.
Visit style
Dedicated splash-pad stop in a larger park
Profile
Strong profile coverage
Editor's Take
The strongest dedicated splash-pad option in the region once open, with more features and better family comfort elements than a simple downtown fountain-style stop.
Best Fit
- Families in west Ames looking for a free summer splash outing
- Toddlers through elementary-age kids who like interactive spray features
- Parents who value shade structures and bench seating
- Short repeat visits paired with nearby park play
- Families looking for swimming, slides, or a staffed aquatic center
- Visitors needing a fully fenced play environment
- Trips before the projected June 2026 opening
At a Glance
Venue type
Age groups
Water features
Family amenities
Nearby park amenities
Cost
Shade level
Bathroom access
Fencing
Visit options
Season model
Toddler-friendly
Part of a larger park
Verified only
Operator type
Hours vary with season or weather
Plan Your Visit
Pricing Snapshot
Daley Park Splash Pad is the major new public splash pad in west Ames, located inside Daley Park at 340 Wilder Blvd. The City of Ames says the pad will include more than 30 interactive water features along with outdoor showers, shade structures, and bench seating, making it a strong fit for families who want a dedicated water-play stop without paying pool admission. Because it sits within a larger neighborhood park, it works well for mixed-age outings that combine splash time with playground and open-park time. The city projects the splash pad to open in June 2026, weather permitting.
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Best for
Best for toddlers through big kids
Price
City-operated splash pad with no posted admission fee.
Parking
Use Daley Park parking and neighborhood park access points.
Visit style
Dedicated splash-pad stop in a larger park
Phone
(515) 239-5350Address
340 Wilder Blvd
Ames, IA, 50014
Last updated
April 18, 2026
Verification summary
Last verified: April 10, 2026
Checked against 1 public source.
Reviewed as
Municipal source review
April 10, 2026
Created listing from official City of Ames project page.
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