Families across the Boulder County know Dawson School as a place where students are encouraged to think boldly, explore deeply, and grow with confidence.
Located on a beautiful 107-acre campus in Lafayette, Dawson is an independent K-12 school known for its challenging academics, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and strong sense of community. With a student-centered approach that emphasizes innovation, creativity, and character development, Dawson helps prepare students not only for college, but for a meaningful and engaged future.
💦 Outdoor Pools & Water Parks 💦 |
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250 Spader Way, Broomfield, CO 80020
Open May 23rd - September 7, 2026
Broomfield's outdoor water park, designed for children ages 1 to 13 years old, features a large pool, tot pool, body slide, tube slides, spray ground, picnic areas, and is ADA accessible.
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801 Grant St, Louisville, CO 80027
This outdoor pool will be open on May 22nd. It was built in 1972 and is a 25 meter 6 lane pool, with two slides and a child’s splash pool. With the re-opening there is now a new kids area, deck space, and bathhouse.
Click here for their pool schedule.
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500 S. Boulder Road, Lafayette, CO 80026
Open May 23 - August 17 | 11am - 6pm
Formerly LaMont Does pool, this outdoor facility just received a full overhaul that brings the feel of a mountain ski lodge right to our backyard. There are water slides, a lazy river, vortex, a zero-depth entry leisure pool, cabanas and more!
Head to their Facebook page for up to date information
1151 S Pratt Pkwy, Longmont, CO 80501
May 28 - August 9, 2026 | Mon-Sun, 10 am – 5 pm*
* Special Hours for July 4th, 10 am-2 pm
This heated outdoor activity pool is geared for children 10 years old and younger. Kanemoto has a zero-depth entry, chair lift entry, small water slide and 4-foot-deep end – great for jumping and swimming. An adult 14 years+ must be in the water with children 5 and younger.
903 8th Ave, Longmont, CO 80501
June 4 - August 9, 2026 | Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10am-4pm | Sundays, 10am-2pm
Mondays - CLOSED
CLOSED 4th of July
Roosevelt Activity Pool is a heated outdoor pool with a maximum depth of 2 ft 8 inches. It features zero-depth geysers, tumble buckets, and a spray garden. Roosevelt Activity Pool is geared for ages 8 and under.
1650 S Indiana St & 3300 Huron Peak Avenue, Superior, CO 80027
Open May 22 - September 7, 2026
North Pool | Open Swim Hours:
M-F: 11:30am to 8pm | Sa & Su: 11am to 8pm
South Pool | Open Swim Hours:
M-F 11am to 8pm | Sa & Su: 10:30am to 8pm
The Town of Superior has two outdoor pools, North Pool and South Pool. The North Pool facility is located at 1650 South Indiana Street and features a heated leisure pool and heated children’s wading pool. The South Pool facility is located at 3300 Huron Peak Avenue and features a heated leisure pool with a slide and mushroom fountain and a heated children’s wading pool.
Both facilities offer a designated lane for lap swimming. The North Pool lap lane is 25 meters long and the South Pool lap lane is 25 yards long.
Open May 23 - September 8 (check site for specific days and hours)
8801 N. Pecos Street, Federal Heights, CO 80260
This Denver legend has been named once again one of USA Today's Top 10 Water Parks in the nation. Water World has 39 attractions on 64 acres, making it one of the largest water parks in America.
💦 Outdoor Splash Pads 💦 |
250 Spader Way, Broomfield, CO 80020
Located within The Bay Aquatic Park (so admission is required), your little ones will love running around and splashing in fountains of various sizes, including a circular splash area that is perfect for running through!
955 Bella Vista Drive, Louisville, CO 80027
This free splash pad at Community Park is a great way to cool off on a hot summer day! While you're there, you can also enjoy the playground or watch dogs have a hay-day in the designated dog play area also at the park.
311 S. Public Road, Lafayette, CO 80002
Grab some ice cream at Eats & Sweets and head next door to the fountains for a perfect summer afternoon!
500 S. Boulder Road, Lafayette, CO 80026
Located within The Great Outdoors Water Park (so admission is required). There is a 'Grand Eagle Dump Bucket' that playfully spills water every few minutes perching high atop the fully accessible, zero-depth-entry leisure pool. Find the spot with the best splash or make friends with our playful river otters climbing the structure! There is also a 'Trout Spray.' Trout jump out of the edge of our zero-depth entry pool, sending water flying into the air in fun streams to splash and play. And last but not least, the 'Flower Garden', where our native Colorado flower is always in bloom, sprinkling water all around while it's petals bring a splash of color to the park. This garden doesn't need to be watered - it will water you!
575 Kattell Street, Erie, CO 80516
The new Kattell Street promenade will lead the community into the event space, with ample room for festivals and concerts. This new park layout also features a 2,500-square-foot community building with four restrooms, a café, and a community room. There will be plenty of shade at Coal Creek Park, with trees and two large shade shelters, with one adjacent to the playground featuring slides, swings, nature-themed climbers, and a rope structure.
The highlight of the playground is a custom-built butterfly structure, in memory of Maddie McDaniel, dubbing the playground, “Maddie’s Playground.” Maddie was only weeks old when she passed, and Erie Parks & Recreation worked closely with her family and their non-profit, Maddie’s Bows, to create a place to honor her memory and the memory of other children who left the world too early.
Finally, the splash pad rounds out the myriad of activities at Coal Creek Park, but the fun doesn’t stop once winter rolls in. In the winter, the splash pad will transform into the Town’s new ice rink location. The park will have ample parking, with an EV charging station, Wi-Fi, and a future connection to the Coal Creek Disc Golf Course to the east via a pedestrian bridge across Coal Creek Park.
Clem Dufour Park
99 Glen Creighton Dr, Dacono
Remember how much fun it was to run through the sprinklers as a kid? The Dacono splash pad is that and more! With pop-up fountains, water jets, and cascading water features, your kids and grandkids will love to beat the heat all summer long at Clem Dufour Park. The splash pad is open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 9 am to 8 pm daily.
LaVern M. Johnson Park
600 Park Dr Lyons
LaVern Johnson Park is also home to wonderful picnic areas and shelter facilities that can be rented for events or parties. The park also has RV camping with full hookups that runs year-round, as well as tent camping, which is available April 1 through October 15.
💦 Splash Pads in Neighboring Towns 💦 |
Ralston Central Park
5850 Garrison St, Arvada, CO 80002
Pop Jet Fountain
1300 Block of Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, CO
McFall Park
4901 W 93rd Ave, Westminster, CO 80031
Orchard Town Center
14697 Delaware St Unit 850, Westminster, CO 80023
E.B. Rains Park
11801 Community Ctr Dr, Northglenn, CO 80233
Carpenter Park
3498 E 112th Ave, Thornton, CO 80233
💦Indoor Pools💦 |
Paul Derda Recreation Center
13201 Lowell Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80020
Louisville Recreation Center
900 W. Via Appia, Louisville, 80027
Bob L. Burger Recreation Center
111 W. Baseline Rd. Lafayette, CO, 80026
Erie Community Center
450 Powers St. Erie, CO, 80516
Centennial Pool
1201 Alpine St, Longmont
Longmont Recreation Center Pool
310 Quail Road, Longmont
Carbon Valley Recreation Center
701 5th St., Frederick
*Recreation centers all require memberships or paid admission. Resident fees are cheaper than non-resident fees.
Did we miss one? If you know of a pool or splash pad that wasn't listed here, send an email to shayb@macaronikid.com
A special thanks to Dawson School for sponsoring our Outdoor Pools & Splash Pads Guide for the summer of 2026!
