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Southside Lions Park playground and splash area in Missoula.
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Southside Lions Spray Pool

Missoula, MT

Free seasonal spray pool at Southside Lions Park with a playground, picnic shelter, and warm-day push-button operation.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Best for toddlers through early elementary ages

Hours

11:00-21:00 daily when the outdoor temperature is above 75 degrees.

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

A useful central-Missoula option for a free park-and-splash outing, especially if you want shelter space and simple logistics.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Neighborhood drop-ins on hot days
  • Families who want playground plus splash time
  • Informal birthday or picnic meetups
Less Ideal For
  • Families seeking destination-scale splash features
  • Days under the heat threshold
  • Visitors needing a more enclosed environment

At a Glance

Venue type

Spray park

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersMixed ages

Water features

Ground spraysInteractive buttons

Family amenities

Picnic tablesPavilions

Nearby park amenities

PlaygroundPavilion rentalsSports fields

Cost

Free

Shade level

Partly shaded

Bathroom access

On site

Fencing

Open access

Surface type

Mixed surfaces

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessible

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

Hours

Monday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Amenities
PlaygroundShelterPicnic tablesRestroomsVolleyball
Hours Summary11:00-21:00 daily when the outdoor temperature is above 75 degrees.
Season WindowMemorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting.
Operation ModelUser-activated button turns the spray pool on for one minute at a time.

Pricing Snapshot

AdmissionFree

About the Venue

Southside Lions Spray Pool is a free city-run summer splash option in a central Missoula neighborhood park. Families can combine the spray pool with a playground, picnic shelter, and open park space, making it a convenient stop for quick outings or informal meetups. Like Sacajawea's spray pool, it is tied to warm weather and uses a push-button activation system when temperatures are above 75 degrees.

Atlas Perspective

Splash Pad Atlas Notes

Age FitBest for toddlers through early elementary ages
Noise LevelModerate
Energy LevelLow to moderate
Parent ComfortGood for simple central-park summer stops.

Birthday Party Snapshot

NotesMost party use is informal and paired with the reservable picnic shelter.
Booking UrlOpen link
Birthday PartiesYes

Accessibility & Comfort

Wheelchair accessible

Gallery

Southside Lions Park official park image.
Official image from the Southside Lions Park facility page.

External Links

WebsiteBookingDirections

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Quick Summary

Best for

Best for toddlers through early elementary ages

Hours

11:00-21:00 daily when the outdoor temperature is above 75 degrees.

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Contact Information

Address

2100 Bow

Missoula, MT, 59801

Location
MontanaMissoula / Western MontanaMissoula, MT
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 10, 2026

Checked against 2 public sources.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

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