Toronto splash pads and wading pools are open for the season. Here’s where you can find them.

Families rejoice. The City’s outdoor water-play hot spots are here for the summer.

Pottery Playground splash pad in North York. (Courtesy of the City of Toronto)

They’re a homing beacon for Toronto families looking to beat the heat — not to mention a right of passage into the summer months. And the long wait for their return is over.

Outside of a few exceptions at sites undergoing maintenance, Toronto’s spray and splash pads opened on May 20 and will stay open through Sept. 17.

According to the City website, there are 159 of the water-play areas scattered across the city. Designs vary from place to place, but each is activated with push-button features.

“Splash and spray pads are fantastic places for children and Toronto families to play and cool off on hot and sunny days. Best of all, they are fun and free for all to enjoy,” said Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie in a press release.

What’s more, as of June 30, the City opened its 90 wading pools as well. These are supervised and stay open through Sept. 3, though they can close due to inclement weather. Hours depend on location.

Splash into summer! Wading pools are opening and outdoor pool full-time schedules start tomorrow (June 30). Find your nearest location and check the pool schedule and status at https://t.co/GsckMwNZRj #SwimTO pic.twitter.com/X6KXZnxDp7
— City of Toronto PFR (@TorontoPFR) June 29, 2023

Spray and splash pads, meanwhile, are unsupervised, and operate daily at most locations from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Check the map accompanying this article to find the splash pads and wading pools nearest you.

Those looking for an even more immersive cooldown are in luck as well. The city’s outdoor swimming pools also opened June 30.

Most outdoor pools are open daily from 12:00 p.m. to approximately 8:00 p.m., but again hours vary

For more info, including a full list of Toronto spray and splash pads, wading pools, and outdoor pools, click here to check out the City website.

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