Splash Pads & Spray Grounds in The Woodlands
Splishing and Splashing The Woodlands
Waterparks in The Woodlands
In the Village of College Park at Harper’s Landing Pool, there is a wide-open spray-ground area that includes mushroom falls and water-spray features. At the Ridgewood Swan Pool / Splash Pad in Panther Creek, kids can dance around in the tumbling buckets and water sprayers over near the Swan slide.
There’s the interactive play structure at the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center in the Village of Creekside Park, which includes a 150-gallon dump bucket for huge splashes! Another pool in Creekside Park that has a dump-bucket is the Wendtwoods Pool, which also features other fun playscape features similar to those at the Cranebrook Pool.
In the Village of Alden Bridge is the Windvale Splash Pad, where the play-structure is in a very large shallow area and includes a tube slide, climbing structure and faucets kids can spin to turn the sprayers and waterfalls on and off. Similar to the Whale Pool at Bear Branch Park, The Windvale Splash Pad is directly connected to the swimming area.
In the Village of Cochran’s Crossing the Log Pool is attached to Shadowbend spray-ground. This tree-themed, water attraction features a crawl-through as the centerpiece, it is unique to The Woodlands Aquatic features.
The Sprayground at Sawmill Park, is adjacent to the pool for access during the pool season, and will also has off-season access through early fall each year, and after the pool is closed at the end of the swimming season(s). The splashpad at Shadowbend and Sawmill Pools require a pool pass for admittance when the pool due to their the direct connection with the respective swimming pool area.
Spraygrounds in The Woodlands
Central Park Sprayground
Central Park in Market Street Town Center
May Valley
Sprayground Village Sterling Ridge
Sawmill Sprayground
Grogan's Mill Village Park
Shadowbend Splashpad
Shadowbend Park Village Cochran's Crossing
Timarron Sprayground
Village Creekside Park Sprayground
Village Green
Single fountain splashpad Creekside Park
Waterway Sprayground
Waterway Square in Town Center
What are the Splash Pads & Spray Grounds in The Woodlands rules?
We’re glad you asked! By and large, rules for the spray-grounds are pretty common sense – here’s a great list.
- Do not drink water from any water feature on all spraypads / swimming pools.
- Non-Service Animals are prohibited.
- Food, pets, smoking, alcoholic beverages and or illegal substances are prohibited within 10′ of the spray-ground.
- No glass containers should be on or near the splash pads.
- Walk, don’t run in or around the spray-ground area.
- Do not climb on the spray features; use the playgrounds to climb.
- Skateboards, bicycles or other items with wheels are not allowed on the spray ground surface at any time.
- No rough-housing, aggressive behavior, or use of profane language is permitted. Play nice!
- Changing diapers within 6′ (six feet) of water feature is prohibited.
- Known use of the water feature while ill with a contagious disease is prohibited.
- Use of the water feature when ill with diarrhea is prohibited.
Additionally, here are some safety guidelines to keep in mind when visiting the spray-grounds:
- Please do not let children play while unattended.
- There are no lifeguards or other staff on duty at many of the spray pads; participate at your own risk.
- Clear the spray-ground area when lightning is spotted.
- Rubber-soled water shoes are recommended for better footing at the spraypads and pools.
- To maintain the water quality, all diaper-aged children should wear plastic pants with tight-fitting elastic at the legs and waist, or swim diapers.
Splash Pads & Spray Grounds in The Woodlands – Activation & Maintenance
As with everything throughout The Woodlands, the Splash Pads & Spray Grounds were built with the conservation of our natural resources in mind. To help ensure the least amount of water is wasted, the spray-grounds function on timers, allowing them to be off when no one is there to play. If you go to one of the spray-grounds and find the water is off, or the water turns off while your children are at play, simply look for the red button on top of the green or blue post (or on top of the “tree stump” at Sawmill Park) and push it until the water starts to flow again. Once the water is on, it will continue to run for four minutes, when the button will need to be pushed again. To ensure water quality is maintained, the splashpads are maintained daily before they open (8am) and on an as needed basis for the remainder of the day. One or more of the spray-grounds may be temporarily closed from time to time. In the event of a malfunction, unsanitary condition or any other non-emergency problem, call the Township Parks and Recreation Department 
281-210-3900.
Village Swimming Pools in The Woodlands
Alden Bridge Pool
Located in Alden Bridge Park, within view of the iconic road-bridge, is Alden Bridge Village Pool.
Bear Branch Pool
The Bear Branch Pool is located in Bear Branch Park, in the Village of Cochran's Crossing, .
Cranebrook Spray Pool
The Cranebrook Splash Pool in Cranebrook Park, on Cranebrook Drive in the Village of Sterling Ridge.
Creekwood Pool
The Creekwood Pool aka Panther Pool, is located in the Village Panther Creek, across from McCullough J High School.
Fleming Aquatic Center
Rob Fleming Aquatic Center in the Village of Creekside Park is a very popular summertime hangout.
Forestgate Pool
Aka The Octopus Pool, Forestgate Swimming Pool features a baby-pool / slide as well as a larger slide for older children and adults.
Harper's Landing Pool
Harper's Landing Pool, the only pool in the Village of College Park. is connected to Harper's Landing Park.
Lakeside Pool
Lakeside Pool 1/3 in the Village of Alden Bridge; the home of The Woodlands Hurricanes swim club.
Ridgewood Pool
Aka Swan Pool, Ridgewood Pool in Panther Creek offers adult swimming, along features a splash area, and a baby friendly pool and slide.
Sawmill Pool
Sawmill Dragon Pool in Grogan's Mill Village features a partially covered, small child area with slide.
Shadowbend Pool
Shadowbend Pool, aka the Log Pool, features a sprayground area in Village of Cochran's Crossing.
Wendtwoods Pool
Wendtwoods Sprayground Pool in Creekside Park is a smaller version of the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center.
There are several spray-grounds in The Woodlands which are open to the community, allowing for visitors who want to splash around in the water without actually swimming.
Park Facility Reservations
Permits are required to reserve a public-park-pavilion in any park facility in The Woodlands-Township-Facility reservation requests can be made online. Currently, only the pavilions are available for reservations. You must pay for your reservation within 7 days of making said reservation, or it will be deleted from the system.
For reservations and additional information, visit
The Woodlands Township, Facilities and Rentals:
5200 Research Forest Drive
• The Woodlands, Texas • 77381
281 210-3900
Please note: The Woodlands' public parks are maintained by The Woodlands Township
Per Woodlands Parks & Recreation Dept. Rules: "Younger Play Areas" suitable for children ages 2-5.
"Older Play Areas" suitable for children ages 5-12+."
• Read details on park regulations & requirements
Parks and Recreation Patron Code of Conduct
Availability is subject to change without notice and is entirely beyond the control of TheWoodlands.Guide
Public Parks Guide The Woodlands
Cochran's Crossing
Public Parks in The Village of Cochran's Crossing
Creekside Park
Public Parks in The Village of Creekside Park
Indian Springs
Public Parks in The Village of Indian Springs
Sterling Ridge
Public Parks in The Village of Sterling Ridge
