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Howard Smith Community Park Spray Park

Strafford, MO

Free neighborhood spray park in Strafford with seasonal daily hours, playgrounds, pavilions, grills, and a walking track at Howard Smith Community Park.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Mixed ages

Hours

Monday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Parking

Parking available

Visit style

Pavilions can be rented through City Hall.

Birthday parties

Available

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

A practical small-town spray park with enough surrounding park amenities to turn a short splash stop into a longer outing.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Toddlers and preschoolers who want simple spray play.
  • Families combining splash time with playground time.
  • Budget-friendly local summer outings.
Less Ideal For
  • Visitors wanting elaborate structures or destination-style features.
  • Families seeking lots of built shade.
  • Anyone wanting year-round water play.

At a Glance

Venue type

Spray park

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersMixed ages

Water features

Ground sprays

Family amenities

PavilionsFree parking

Nearby park amenities

PlaygroundWalking trailsPavilion rentals

Cost

Free

Shade level

Partly shaded

Bathroom access

Short walk away

Fencing

Open access

Surface type

Textured concrete

Visit options

Drop-in visitsBirthday parties

Season model

Memorial Day to Labor Day

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

Monday12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Amenities
Two playgroundsTwo pavilionsCharcoal grillsOne-third-mile walking trackLarge grassy area
Hours Notes
Sunday noon to 18:00Monday noon to 19:00Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 to 19:00
Season WindowMemorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend

Pricing Snapshot

AdmissionFree
Pavilion Rental$20 per time slot

About the Venue

Howard Smith Community Park's spray park is Strafford's free summer splash option for local families. The city describes a sprayground within a broader park that also includes two playground areas, charcoal grills, two pavilions, and a one-third-mile walking track with a large grassy center area. That makes it a solid choice for siblings who want both water play and playground time in one stop. It is best for casual neighborhood visits rather than a destination-scale aquatic outing.

Birthday Party Snapshot

SummaryPavilions can be rented through City Hall.

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Quick Summary

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Mixed ages

Hours

Monday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Parking

Parking available

Visit style

Pavilions can be rented through City Hall.

Contact Information

Address

408 E. Bumgarner

Strafford, MO, 65757

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 10, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 10, 2026

Checked against 2 public sources.

Source

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