Best Spray Parks and Fountains for Kids Around Seattle, the Eastside and North Sound

Tukwila Community Center spray park, Tukwila

Readers alerted us to this splash and spray park located at Tukwila Community Center, with fish spouts to aim, fountains and other features. 
Hours: Open daily, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Find it: 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila

Town Square Plaza fountain, Kent

The fountain in Kent’s Town Square Plaza has an unusual feature: a 13,000-pound granite ball sculpture that can be rotated in its base. Kids and adults alike enjoy giving it a spin.
Hours: Open daily in the summer, generally through early October
Find it: 426 W. Smith St., Kent

Les Gove Park Rotary Spray Playground, Auburn

The colorful water-spray features make Auburn’s one of the most popular spray parks in the region. When kids are done with water play, they can climb on the accessible Discovery Playground, or head to White River Valley Museum to explore the interactive exhibits, or nearby Mary Olson Farm (open weekends in summer).
Hours: Open daily, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Find it: 910 Ninth St. S.E., Auburn

Angle Lake Park spray park, SeaTac

This park has a beautiful swimming beach (note that lifeguards will be on duty starting June 15, 2024 — see the website for dates and hours), a playground, picnic shelters, a spray park and more! SeaTac airport is nearby, so your young aviator fans are sure to enjoy the close-up view of planes coming and going.
Hours: Open daily, 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
Find it: 19408 International Blvd., SeaTac

Town Square Park splash park, Burien

The fountain here is currently under repair and the needed parts are on backorder. Check the website for updates. Even without the fountain, the park is an ideal spot for a picnic and features gorgeous views of Mount Rainier. 
Hours: The fountain is currently closed. Check the website for updates. 
Find it: 480 S.W. 152nd St., Burien 

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