Toddler Playground and Splash Pad at Riverfront Park in Little Rock.
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Riverfront Park Toddler Playground and Splash Pad

Downtown Riverfront, Little Rock, AR

Free toddler-focused splash pad in Little Rock's Riverfront Park, set west of the Marriott Hotel in Ottenheimer Plaza.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Strongest fit for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers

Hours

Monday-Sunday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Visit style

Short, easy city outing

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

One of the better picks in central Little Rock for younger kids who need simpler splash play and a lower-pressure outing.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Toddlers and preschoolers
  • Quick downtown cool-down stops
  • Families who prefer splash play over pool depth
  • Pairing with a Riverfront Park walk
Less Ideal For
  • Older kids wanting bigger water features
  • Families needing enclosed boundaries
  • Visitors seeking lots of on-pad shade

At a Glance

Venue type

Splash pad

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolers

Water features

Ground spraysToddler zone

Cost

Free

Shade level

Little shade

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

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

City parks department

Hours vary with season or weather

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Monday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
ActivationTouch the black activator bollard to start the water cycle
Location HintLocated west of the Marriott Hotel in Ottenheimer Plaza
Season WindowSeasonal warm-weather operation
Weather NoteMay close for weather, maintenance, or operational concerns

Pricing Snapshot

AdmissionFree

About the Venue

This Riverfront Park splash pad is the toddler-oriented option in Little Rock's downtown splash-pad lineup. Located in Ottenheimer Plaza west of the Marriott Hotel, it is geared toward younger children and works well for families who want a gentler water-play stop without committing to a pool visit. Its central downtown location also makes it easy to combine with a walk, playground time, or other Riverfront Park attractions.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age FitStrongest fit for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
Energy LevelLow to moderate
Parent ComfortBest for close supervision of younger children
Visit StyleShort, easy city outing

Gallery

Toddler splash pad in Riverfront Park, Little Rock.
Little Rock's toddler splash pad in Riverfront Park is designed as a gentler downtown water-play option.
Black activation bollard used to start the Little Rock splash pads.
Touch the activator bollard to begin a water cycle.

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Quick Summary

Best for

Strongest fit for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers

Hours

Monday-Sunday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Visit style

Short, easy city outing

Contact Information

Address

Ottenheimer Plaza

Little Rock, AR

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 10, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 10, 2026

Checked against 2 public sources.

Source

Ai Region Research

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