Children cooling off at a neighborhood splash pad in Ankeny.

Fixed locationSplash Pads and Spray Parks

Sunrise Park Splash Pad

Ankeny, IA

Free splash pad at Sunrise Park with seasonal, button-activated water play in a neighborhood park setting.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids

Hours

8:00 20:00

Profile

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Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

One of the easiest free summer options in Ankeny when you want a short, low-friction outing.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For

Quick local splash visits
Younger kids who do well in open spray-pad spaces
Budget-friendly summer routines

Less Ideal For

Families looking for complex water-play equipment
People wanting reserved or staffed experiences

At a Glance

Venue type

Splash pad

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kids

Water features

Ground sprays

Cost

Free

Shade level

Little shade

Bathroom access

Short walk away

Fencing

Open access

Visit options

Drop-in visits

Season model

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Part of a larger park

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

City parks department

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

ActivationPush-button activation

Hours Summary8:00 20:00

Season WindowMemorial Day through Labor Day

Pricing Snapshot

AdmissionFree

About the Venue

Sunrise Park Splash Pad is part of Ankeny’s system of free neighborhood splash pads. It runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day and is built for informal summer drop-ins rather than longer paid aquatic-center visits. This is a good fit for families who want dependable, repeatable local water play with minimal planning.