Kids playing in seasonal spray features at an Ankeny splash pad.

Fixed locationSplash Pads and Spray Parks

Dean Park Splash Pad

Ankeny, IA

Free seasonal splash pad in Dean Park with simple button-activated water play for neighborhood families.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids

Hours

8:00 20:00

Profile

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Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

A practical free option for a fast cool-down stop without pool-day logistics.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For

Neighborhood families
Toddlers through early elementary kids
Free repeat visits during the summer

Less Ideal For

Families looking for slides or larger splash structures
All-day destination water play
Visitors wanting staffed amenities

At a Glance

Venue type

Splash pad

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kids

Water features

Ground sprays

Cost

Free

Shade level

Little shade

Bathroom access

Short walk away

Fencing

Open access

Visit options

Drop-in visits

Season model

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Part of a larger park

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

City parks department

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

ActivationPush button to activate

Hours Summary8:00 20:00

Season WindowMemorial Day through Labor Day

Pricing Snapshot

AdmissionFree

About the Venue

Dean Park Splash Pad is one of Ankeny’s free neighborhood splash pads and runs seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day. It’s a straightforward community water-play stop built for casual drop-in use rather than a full-feature aquatic outing. Families looking for quick cooling-off time close to home will find this one easy to work into a park visit.