River's Edge Park sign and splash pad park setting in Waite Park.

Fixed locationSplash Pads and Spray Parks

River's Edge Park Splash Pad

Name: River's Edge Park Splash Pad
Address: 1300 Great Oak Drive, Waite Park, MN, 56387, US
Telephone: 320-252-6822
Price range: City-operated splash pad inside a free public park.

Waite Park, MN

Large Waite Park splash pad with shaded seating, playgrounds, restrooms, trails, and a full park setting.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Works well from toddlers through older kids because of the varied park amenities

Hours

Daily 11:00-20:00

Price

City-operated splash pad inside a free public park.

Parking

Parking available

Visit style

Can function as either a short splash stop or a half-day park outing

Birthday parties

Available

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Editor's Take

One of the most complete family park-and-splash combinations in the region, especially if you care about shade, bathrooms, and extra things to do.

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Best Fit

Best For

Mixed-age families who need more than one activity
Longer summer park outings
Parents who value shaded seating and nearby restrooms
Playdates and casual birthday meetups

Less Ideal For

Families wanting a tightly enclosed splash zone
Visitors expecting a lifeguarded aquatic center
Trips needing indoor or all-weather play

At a Glance

Venue type

Splash pad

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Water features

Ground sprays

Family amenities

BenchesPicnic tablesDrinking waterFree parking

Nearby park amenities

PlaygroundWalking trailsSports fields

Cost

Free

Shade level

Partly shaded

Bathroom access

On site

Fencing

Open access

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible restroom nearby

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

Monday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Facilities

Restrooms
Water fountains
Shaded seating
Playground
Picnic tables
Trails
Parking

Hours SummaryDaily 11:00-20:00

Season WindowMemorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, weather permitting

Stay LengthEasy 1-3 hour stop because the broader park adds a lot to do

What To Bring

TowelsSunscreenWater shoesPlayground gearSnacks or picnic supplies

Pricing Snapshot

AdmissionFree

ParkingFree

SummaryCity-operated splash pad inside a free public park.

About the Venue

River's Edge Park Splash Pad is one of the strongest family splash pad stops in the St. Cloud area because it sits inside a large, amenity-rich city park. Families get free seasonal splash play plus shaded seating, restrooms, playgrounds, picnic areas, trails, water fountains, and plenty of room to stretch a short splash stop into a longer outing. It is especially useful for siblings with different interests since the park offers much more than the splash pad alone.

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