Aerial view of Tongva Park in Santa Monica, home to a seasonal splash pad.
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Tongva Park Splash Pad

Santa Monica, CA

Downtown Santa Monica splash pad in architecturally distinctive Tongva Park with restrooms, picnic tables, walking paths, and nearby parking structures.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Works best for mixed ages when paired with broader park exploring

Hours

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

Visit style

Destination add-on rather than all-day splash destination

Birthday parties

Available

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

More of a scenic city-park stop than a classic neighborhood spray ground, which is exactly why some families love it.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Families combining splash time with a Santa Monica day out
  • Visitors who want scenery, walking paths, and nearby attractions
  • Mixed-age groups needing a broader park experience
Less Ideal For
  • Families seeking a dedicated feature-heavy spray park
  • Parents wanting a tightly contained splash area

At a Glance

Venue type

Splash pad

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersMixed ages

Water features

Ground sprays

Family amenities

Picnic tables

Nearby park amenities

PlaygroundWalking trails

Cost

Free

Shade level

Partly shaded

Bathroom access

On site

Fencing

Open access

Surface type

Mixed surfaces

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible restroom nearby

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
Amenities
  • restrooms
  • picnic tables
  • playground
  • walking path
  • public art
  • Wi Fi
Park Hours6:00-23:00 daily
Parking
Civic Center Parking StructureBeach Parking Lot 1 South Short Term Parking
Season WindowMemorial Day through summer
Splash Pad Hours9:00 20:00

Pricing Snapshot

AdmissionFree
ParkingNearby paid public parking structures and beach lots

About the Venue

Tongva Park Splash Pad offers a more scenic, destination-style urban park visit than most neighborhood splash pads in the region. The city notes that the splash pad runs from Memorial Day through summer, while the park itself adds restrooms, picnic tables, public art, a playground, walking paths, and easy access to downtown and the pier area. It is a good option when you want a splash break folded into a broader Santa Monica day.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age FitWorks best for mixed ages when paired with broader park exploring
Energy LevelModerate
Parent ComfortGood if you are comfortable with an open urban park environment
Visit StyleDestination add-on rather than all-day splash destination

Birthday Party Snapshot

Birthday FriendlyNo
SummaryBetter for casual meetups than formal splash-pad parties.

Accessibility & Comfort

Known Features
Restroomspaved walking pathsurban park access
Wheelchair accessibleAccessible restroom nearby

Gallery

Aerial shot of Tongva Park in Santa Monica.
Tongva Park is a scenic urban park near the pier with a seasonal splash pad.
Playground at Tongva Park.
The park's playground and walking paths help extend the outing beyond splash time.
Tongva Park sign in Santa Monica.
This stop works well as part of a downtown Santa Monica day.

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Quick Summary

Best for

Works best for mixed ages when paired with broader park exploring

Hours

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

Visit style

Destination add-on rather than all-day splash destination

Birthday parties

Available

Contact Information

Address

1615 Ocean Ave.

Santa Monica, CA, 90401

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 10, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 10, 2026

Checked against 1 public source.

Source

Ai Region Research

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