Guthridge Park in Hiawatha, home to a splashpad and multiple family amenities.

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Guthridge Park Splashpad

Hiawatha, IA

Free splash pad at Guthridge Park in Hiawatha with nearby pavilions, playgrounds, restrooms, sports courts, and trail access.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Visit style

Park outing with splash add-on

Birthday parties

Available

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Editor's Take

One of the better all-around family park splash spots in Hiawatha because the surrounding amenities make it easy to stretch a short visit into a full outing.

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Best Fit

Best For

Birthday meetups built around a pavilion rental
Families with siblings who want both splash play and playground time
Longer park outings with room to spread out

Less Ideal For

Families wanting formal pool amenities or slides
Visitors seeking an enclosed, highly contained venue

At a Glance

Venue type

Splash pad

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Water features

Ground sprays

Family amenities

Picnic tablesPavilions

Nearby park amenities

PlaygroundWalking trailsSports fieldsPavilion rentals

Cost

Free

Shade level

Partly shaded

Bathroom access

Short walk away

Fencing

Open access

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible restroom nearby

Visit options

Drop-in visitsBirthday partiesPrivate rentals

Season model

Summer season

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Part of a larger park

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

City parks department

Hours vary with season or weather

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Amenities

Three reservable pavilionsRestroom facilities near pavilionsSeveral playground areas0.8 mile paved walking trailConcession stand during baseball games

Park Features

Softball diamondsBasketball courtsSand volleyball courtsTennis courtsPickleball courts

Pricing Snapshot

AdmissionFree

Pavilion Rental Non Resident$55 time slot or $110 entire day

Pavilion Rental Resident$45 time slot or $90 entire day

About the Venue

Guthridge Park Splashpad sits inside one of Hiawatha's most feature-rich parks, making it a strong choice for families who want more than a quick splash stop. The official park details place the splashpad near rentable pavilions, playground areas, restrooms, courts, and a paved walking trail, which adds real flexibility for sibling groups and longer stays. It is a particularly good fit for birthday meetups and casual group gatherings built around outdoor play rather than a formal hosted party room.

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