Tom & Rita Tubbs Splashpad and Playground
Sun Prairie, WI
Best for
Broad fit from toddlers to big kids
Hours
Daily 10:00-20:00 for the splashpad; playground open year-round
Parking
Parking on North Street with overflow parking at Sun Prairie United Methodist Church from 11:00-22:00 unless otherwise posted
Visit style
Can support either a quick splash stop or a longer playground-plus-splash outing
Birthday parties
Available
Profile
Strong profile coverage
Editor's Take
One of the best all-around public splashpad outings in the region thanks to the strong feature count, shade, changing stalls, and adjacent playground.
Best Fit
- Toddlers through early elementary kids
- Families wanting both wet play and a destination playground
- Longer free summer outings
- Meetups that need seating and shade
- Families looking for lifeguarded swimming
- Visitors who only want a tiny quick-stop spray spot
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Season model
Toddler-friendly
Part of a larger park
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Pricing Snapshot
Tom & Rita Tubbs Splashpad and Playground at Wetmore Park is one of the strongest splash destinations in the Madison Metro for families who want more than a basic spray zone. The city says the 2021 facility includes a 2,413-square-foot wet deck with 36 spray features, a three-stall changing structure, large butterfly shade structures, and ample seating, plus a sizeable dry playground with a tot area, rope climber, and tall slide. The splashpad is free and operates daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day from 10:00 to 20:00, making it an easy repeat visit for a wide age range.
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Best for
Broad fit from toddlers to big kids
Hours
Daily 10:00-20:00 for the splashpad; playground open year-round
Parking
Parking on North Street with overflow parking at Sun Prairie United Methodist Church from 11:00-22:00 unless otherwise posted
Visit style
Can support either a quick splash stop or a longer playground-plus-splash outing
Last updated
April 18, 2026
Verification summary
Last verified: April 10, 2026
Checked against 1 public source.
Reviewed as
Municipal source review
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