Galveston Splash Pads & Pools

Galveston has lots of great beaches to cool off in, but sometimes the beach just isn't your thing (or your kids thing). A great alternative is to hit up a splash pad or pool! Lists are in alphabetical order.

Galveston Splash Pads

Free Splash Pads

Menard Park
Photo from City of Galveston

Menard Park
      Menard Park is located behind the McGuire-Dent Recreation Center at 28th & Seawall. It is a nice little splash pad! It's right across from the beach, a good way to rinse your sandy feet! Go on Thursday afternoon when you can browse Galveston's Own Farmers Market, then let the kiddos play on the playground and splash pad. The Farmers Market is from 3-7pm. 

Schreiber Park

Schreiber Park

       Schreiber Park or "Rocket Ship" Park is a newer park in Galveston. It replaced the old Castle Park. One great addition to this park is the splash pad! It has a lot of water that squirts from the ground vs. above so it's a good one for the younger crowd.  For a full review on Schreiber Park click HERE! Schreiber Park is located beside Oppe Elementary off of 83rd Street.

Wright Cuney Park

Wright Cuney
Photo from City of Galveston

       This splash pad is located at the Wright Cuney Recreation Center. It is similar to the splash pad at Menard Park. I've never actually been to this splash pad, but it seems like this one is a little less known. You might find it less crowded than the others for this reason. It is located at 718 41st Street.


Pay Splash Pads
Both of these are located inside Galveston's two waterparks: Palm Beach and Schlitterbahn.

Palm Beach
       Palm Beach is Moody Gardens waterpark. It's a great little waterpark that is not too big or too small. They have a splash pad that is in it's own little area, though still part of the waterpark. As soon as you walk in to Palm Beach, turn right and follow the little path down to the splash pad. It has a shaded area to sit and watch the kiddos play.

Schlitterbahn
       Schlitterbahn has a few kid areas that offer zero entry and double as a splash pad along with the play area. Schlitterbahn is larger and more expensive than Palm Beach, but you can often find coupons for discounted admission!

Galveston Pools
Galveston actually has a few pools that are open to the public for a fee. And we now have an amazing city pool!

City of Galveston Public Pool at Lasker Park
       The city of Galveston has built a city pool behind the high school! It is so great! It has a kids play structure, a large waterslide and a separate lap pool! They have resident and non resident rates and a yearly pass.

City of Jamaica Beach Pool
       If you drive down to the west end of the island you will get to Jamaica Beach. They actually have  a nice city pool that you can swim in for a small fee. This is a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of Galveston and have a pool day!

Jungle Cafe
(Jones Drive)
       Bryants Jungle Cafe is actually a restaurant with a pool! If you are a paying customer of the restaurant, you are welcome to swim in the pool. Pretty neat, right!? AND - kids eat FREE on Friday nights!! They have a big menu, so there is bound to be something your kiddo will like. :-)

Nick's Kitchen & Beach Bar
(Seawall)
       So technically the pool is attached to the bar, but it opens at 11am and Nick's is a family friendly restaurant, so I'm putting it on here! Go for lunch then grab a drink while you watch the kids splash around in the pool. There may be a cover charge for kids, so check before hopping in.


Is there a splash pad or pool on the island that I missed? Please let me know so I can keep everyone informed!!