Spray Parks Around Somerset County: Where To Cool Off In 2025

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Summer has kicked off in full force in Somerset County with dangerously high temperatures expected Tuesday and Wednesday.

An extreme heat advisory remains in effect for the Somerset County area through 8 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service(NWS).

"Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106" are expected for the area, according to the NWS.

To stay cool, Somerset County offers a number of cooling centers to keep cool. Check out the list here.

Splash parks are also great for kids of all ages, even the tiniest ones who can't swim yet.

We've compiled this guide of local splash parks to help you and your family stay cool this summer.

Spray Park at Colonial Park, 156 Mettlers Road in Somerset, the 21-unit Spray Park is located behind the Morgan Pellowski Playground and is open daily from noon to 8 p.m. The 6,500 square-foot Spray Park on 1.6 acres is a children-only facility with parents permitted to accompany small children.

Arthur Lewis Park Spray Park, 59 Green Brook Road, Green Brook, includes 28 water features that run in a 10-minute, hand activated cycle in an enclosed, fenced-in setting with concrete flooring. There are a few tables within the fenced-in area. Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Labor Day.

Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center (JCC) Amy & Seth Geldzahler Splash Pad, 775 Talamini Road in Bridgewater, is ADA compliant and includes more than 15 water elements.

Splash Pad at Michael Lepp Park, Park Avenue in Somerville, open daily from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting.

Pleasant Valley Pool Water Play Area, at 3405 Valley Rd, Basking Ridge. (For members only or guests of members). The water play area has two slides, a rope climb,interactive water features and a big bucket splash. Children under 10 must be supervised by an adult at all times.

If you know of a great spot we missed, share it in the comments or email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com.