Child playing at a Great Parks wet playground

Fixed locationSplash Pads and Spray Parks

Parky's Ark Wet Playground

Cincinnati, OH

Great Parks wet playground in Winton Woods with younger-kid appeal and a defined seasonal operating schedule.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Best for younger children

Hours

May 23 to Aug. 9: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays and weekends. Aug. 10 to Sept. 7: closed weekdays, noon-6 p.m. weekends and holidays.

Visit style

Pair with a broader park day

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Editor's Take

A strong pick for younger kids and families who like building splash time into a bigger Winton Woods day.

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Best Fit

Best For

Toddlers and younger elementary kids
Families planning a larger Winton Woods outing
Caregivers who prefer a park-managed seasonal wet playground

Less Ideal For

Families wanting guaranteed daily late-season weekday hours
Visitors seeking a free municipal splash pad

At a Glance

Venue type

Spray park

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersMixed ages

Water features

Ground sprays

Nearby park amenities

Playground

Cost

Paid

Shade level

Partly shaded

Bathroom access

Short walk away

Fencing

Open access

Visit options

Drop-in visits

Season model

Summer season

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Part of a larger park

Yes

Operator type

County parks department

Hours vary with season or weather

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours SummaryMay 23 to Aug. 9: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays and weekends. Aug. 10 to Sept. 7: closed weekdays, noon-6 p.m. weekends and holidays.

Park ContextLocated in Winton Woods

Rules

Children must be supervised by a parent or guardianBathing suits required for wet playground useDiaper-wearing toddlers must wear swim diapers under a bathing suitGroups need one adult supervisor for every six children

Pricing Snapshot

Admission NoteGreat Parks requires a valid motor vehicle permit to enter the parks

About the Venue

Parky’s Ark Wet Playground is Great Parks’ dedicated splash play area in Winton Woods and is best known as a younger-kid-friendly summer option. It pairs well with a broader park day in one of the region’s most amenity-rich county parks. Official Great Parks information confirms seasonal operations with different weekday and late-season schedules.

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