Best Spray Parks and Fountains for Kids Around Seattle, the Eastside and North Sound
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Kids at play at Les Gove Park spray area. Credit: Meredith Broward
South King County spray features and fountains
Tukwila Community Center spray park, Tukwila
Readers alerted us to this splash and spray park located at Tukwila Community Center, with fish spouts to aim, fountains and other features.
Hours: Open daily, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., through Labor Day.
Find it: 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila
Town Square Park splash park, Burien
The fountain here is currently under repair and the needed parts are on backorder. Check the website for updates. Even without the fountain, the park is an ideal spot for a picnic and features gorgeous views of Mount Rainier.
Hours: As of May 23, 2023 the fountain is closed. Check the website for updates.
Find it: 480 S.W. 152nd St., Burien
Town Square Plaza fountain, Kent
The fountain in Kent’s Town Square Plaza has an unusual feature, a 13,000-pound granite ball sculpture, which can be rotated in its base. Kids and adults alike enjoy giving it a spin.
Hours: Open daily, 10 a.m.–9 p.m., through early October.
Find it: 2nd Ave. N., Kent
Les Gove Park Rotary Spray Playground, Auburn
The colorful water-spray features make Auburn’s one of the most popular spray parks in the region. When kids are done with water play, they can climb on the accessible Discovery Playground, or head to White River Valley Museum to explore the interactive exhibits, or nearby Mary Olson Farm (open weekends in summer).
Hours: Open daily, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., through Labor Day.
Find it: 910 Ninth St. S.E., Auburn
Angle Lake Park spray park, SeaTac
This park has a beautiful swimming beach (note that there are no lifeguards on duty), a playground, picnic shelters, a spray park and more! SeaTac airport is nearby, so your young aviator fans are sure to enjoy the close-up view of planes coming and going.
Hours: Open daily, 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Memorial day to Labor Day.
Find it: 19408 International Blvd., SeaTac
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