Hot summer days and water parks just go together.
There are plenty of ways for families to cool off and make the most of summer break here in Hendricks County, Indiana.
From lazy rivers and wave pools to splash pads tucked inside local parks, pack the towels, grab the sunscreen and get ready for some of the best spots to splash around in Central Indiana.
Splash Island Family Waterpark
Splash Island Family Waterpark in Plainfield has become a summer tradition for countless local families, and it’s easy to see why. This 4.5-acre Caribbean-themed water park features a 900-foot lazy river, twisting waterslides, a zero-depth entry pool and interactive water play areas.
Parents can float on their leisure river while younger kids explore the splash playground, making it one of those rare places where everyone in the family leaves happy (and exhausted).
Murphy Aquatic Park
Murphy Aquatic Park in Avon brings major summer energy thanks to the area's only wave pool. Add in waterslides, a toddler water playground, cabanas and concessions, and it quickly turns into the kind of place where a family can spend an entire afternoon.
The park’s many accessible features also help make it welcoming for families of all ages and abilities.
Gill Family Aquatic Center
Located inside Ellis Park in Danville, the Gill Family Aquatic Center feels like the perfect mix of neighborhood pool and mini water park.
Families can spend the day floating on the lazy river, racing down waterslides, splashing through the water playground or cooling off in the lap pool. With playgrounds and picnic areas nearby, it’s an easy choice for a laid-back summer day that keeps the kids entertained.
Splash Pad at Williams Park
The Splash Pad at Williams Park in Brownsburg is built for kids who never seem to run out of energy. Water jets, archways, misters and a giant tipping bucket keep the excitement going while the zero-depth design makes it approachable for younger children.
It’s the kind of spot where the kids will keep asking for five more minutes. The surrounding park also features a large wooden playground, trails and plenty of green space for picnics and additional play.
Washington Township Park Splash Pad
Washington Township Park's splash pad in Avon is a simpler outing but can still be a fan favorite. Kids can dart through fountains and sprayers while parents relax under the shade sails.
Since it’s located inside the massive 275-acre Washington Township Park, families can easily turn a splash pad stop into a full afternoon of trails, playgrounds, ponds and nature exploration.
Hummel Park Splash Pad
The Hummel Park Splash Pad in Plainfield offers a smaller, easygoing option that works especially well for younger kids. It's great for a quick outing, but it can attract a crowd on warm days.
With playgrounds, trails and open green space nearby, it’s easy to let the kids splash around before settling in for a picnic or evening walk.
