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It's the first day of summer, which means 💦 SPLASH PAD 💦 season! Today we tried out: 📍 RANCHO TAPO COMMUNITY PARK SPLASH PAD in SIMI VALLEY WHAT WE LOVED: 💦 easy free parking 💦 accessible bathrooms 💦 free showers 💦 lots of shady sitting areas around the splash pad 💦 2 playgrounds within eyesight for kids who want to run around and dry off 💦 The water play is FREE with no reservations required. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: 💦 if you enter the water feature area, you WILL get wet. There are se

5 Fabulous Splash Pads 💦 Here are some of our favorite splash pads across the valley along with some pros and cons!💧 🏴‍☠️ Mansel Carter Oasis, Queen Creek Pro: This one will forever be a favorite of mine for that iconic ship and slide! Con: You guessed it, it can get crowded so the earlier you arrive, the better! 19535 E Appleby Rd.📍 Splash pad hours: 7am - 9:30pm. 🌴 Gilbert Regional ParkPro: This splash pad is fully gated but spread out enough to accommodate a lot of kids. Con: Not a ton o

SplashEZ 3-in-1 Splash Pad, Sprinkler for Kids & Baby Pool for Learning – Toddler Sprinkler Pool, 60’’ Outside Water Toys – “from A to Z” Outdoor Play Mat for Babies & Toddlers