Richland Township Splash Pad Image via Richland Township WebsiteĪlso in the North, Richland Township Community Park has a splash pad. Admission: Free for residents $3 for non-residents. Check out their website to reserve a time slot. But it requires advance reservations and the amount of time you can stay is limited no walk-ups are allowed. If you’re North of the city you can splash over at Pine Township’s splash pad. Pine Township Splash Pad Image via Pine Township Website Open daily until Labor Day from 10am to 8pm you can plan a day exploring the greater park and cool off when things heat up. If you’re not in or near the city then check out Allegheny County’s two spray parks – Deer Lakes (Frazer/West Deer Townships) and Round Hill (Elizabeth Township). Allegheny County Spray Parks Image via Allegheny County Website But if you sit on the edge you can likely get away with dangling your feet in or you can at least safely chase the mist around the fountain’s perimeter as the wind blows through the 150 foot geyser. The city’s iconic water feature in Point State Park is also for viewing only. Point State Park Image via Pittsburgh Post Gazette Whether you’re taking the kids out for splash-tastic trip or an office worker sneaking out for an ankle-cooling time during your lunch break, the North Shore Water Steps are the spot to grab a quick cool down when the mercury rises. North Shore Riverfront Park Water Steps Image via Ballerinas of Pittsburgh Instagram So as you check out the city and need a quick cool down just pop into a park and get a quick spritzing misting before continuing on your explorations. Not only that but there are also 19 playgrounds with spray features. Open daily from 10am until 8pm you can cool down during the heat of the day or give your day a splashing good wrap-up. The city boasts 8 spray parks – at Arlington, Beechview, Burgwin, East Hills, Paulson, Shadyside, Troy Hill, Warrington. If you’re in or near the city there’s a neighborhood spray park for you. The spray parks are a great way to keep the kids active and cool - and best of all many of them are available for free! Pittsburgh CitiParks Spray Parks Image via Pittsburgh CitiParks But fortunately we have a number of local spray parks that can help take the edge off the heat. On hot summer days it can be hard to keep your cool.
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