These MD Splash Pads Offer Free Way To Beat Summer Heat

MARYLAND — Summer is in full swing, which means Maryland residents and their families are likely looking for the best ways to beat the heat on those sweltering sunny days.

While communities throughout the Baltimore area offer a range of summer activities for families, arguably one of the best ways to cool down is by taking a trip to the local splash pad or spray grounds.

The best part? Many of these facilities are free to enjoy.

Patch has compiled a list of some popular public spray grounds, splash pads and splash parks. They are:

Cherry Hill Splash Park - Baltimore City

• Address: 101 Reedbird Ave., Baltimore
• Hours: Varies by day

Chesapeake Sensory Plaza - Harford County

• Address: East Churchville Road and South Shamrock Road, Bel Air
• Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Color Burst Park Splash Pad - Howard County

• Address: 6000 Merriweather Dr., Columbia
• Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Glenn Dale Splash Park - Prince George's County (admission fee required)

• Address: 11901 Glenn Dale Blvd., Glenn Dale
• Hours: Varies by day

Hamilton Splash Park - Prince George's County (admission fee required)

• Address: 3901 Hamilton St., Hyattsville
• Hours: Varies by day

Mount Vernon Children's Park - Baltimore City

• Address: 800 N Calvert St, Baltimore
• Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

North Arundel Aquatic Center - Anne Arundel County (admission fee required)

• Address: 7888 Crain Highway South, Glen Burnie
• Hours: Varies by day

North Barnaby Splash Park - Prince George's County (admission fee required)

• Address: 5000 Wheeler Rd., Oxon Hill
• Hours: Varies by day

Rockville Town Square Splash Pad - Montgomery County

• Address: 200 E. Middle Ln., Rockville
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 12-8 p.m. Sunday

Silver Spring Interactive Fountain - Montgomery County

• Address: 923 Ellsworth Dr., Silver Spring
• Hours: Sunrise to dusk

South Germantown Splash Playground - Montgomery County (admission fee required)

• Address: 18056 Central Park Circle, Boyds
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Walker Mill Regional Park - Prince George's County

• Address: 8001 Walker Mill Rd., Capitol Heights
• Hours: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Walter Sondheim Fountain - Baltimore City

• Address: 551 Light St, Baltimore
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends