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Dunedin's Kiwanis Sprayground Reopens March 12
The Kiwanis Sprayground, 1937 Ed Eckert Drive, is an interactive children's water playground with several water features.
DUNEDIN, FL — Warmer weather is here, which means the Dunedin Parks & Recreation Department will reopen the Kiwanis Sprayground on Saturday, March 12.
The Kiwanis Sprayground, 1937 Ed Eckert Drive, is an interactive children’s water playground with several water features to beat the summer heat. The 3,000-square-foot play area features colorful, action-packed features that spray, gush, dump and pour water from a variety of whimsical devices.
Kids can dodge a crocodile that shoots water out of its mouth, slide down the pirate ship, circle the tumble buckets, and dance in and out of the flower water showers cascading through the sprayground.
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The sprayground is ADA accessible, has a non-slip surface, no standing water and includes a fully automatic system of spray and streaming water features with a re-circulating water system.
The deck perimeter has shade structures and spectator benches. The facility also has a lightning detection system with automatic water shut off and security cameras.
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The outdoor sprayground is open seasonally, March through October. The sprayground will close during inclement weather or unsafe conditions.
Hours are:
March 12 to May 26
Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon and 3 to 6 p.m.
May 28 to Aug. 5
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Aug. 6 to Oct. 21
Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon and 3 to 6 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The sprayground will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. It will be closed on Easter.
Admission is free and is on a first-come, first-served basis until the maximum capacity of 60 is reached.
Children 3 and under who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper and plastic pants. Swim diapers are available for purchase at Highlander Pool, located adjacent to the sprayground.
Just one accident will cause the sprayground to shut down, ending the party for everyone. Parents should take children on frequent potty breaks. Restrooms are located nearby.
The two picnic pavilions located at Highlander Park (near Highlander Pool and the Kiwanis Sprayground) are available for two-hour time blocks. Parties and groups are welcome to use the Kiwanis Sprayground, but must rent a pavilion. View Picnic Pavilion Rentals for more information or reserve online.
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