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Fixed locationSplash Pad + Pool Combos

Adams Pool Splash Pad

Peterborough, NH

Zero-depth splash pad with spraying features at Adams Pool in Peterborough, paired with playground and park amenities.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Especially good for toddlers through early elementary, with broader appeal because the pool and park add options

Hours

Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Price

Paid municipal splash-pad and pool complex with lower resident pricing.

Visit style

Short splash stop or half-day park outing

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

A strong all-around family pick: true zero-depth splash play, long splash-pad hours, and a bigger park setup that helps justify the drive.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Toddlers and preschoolers who benefit from zero-depth water play
  • Families wanting a splash stop plus playgrounds and park time
  • Mixed-age outings where one child wants pool time and another wants sprays
Less Ideal For
  • Families looking only for a free splash pad
  • Visitors who prefer a tightly enclosed splash-only venue
  • Families wanting year-round operation

At a Glance

Venue type

Splash pad + pool combo

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Water features

Ground sprays

Family amenities

Pavilions

Nearby park amenities

PlaygroundSports fieldsPavilion rentalsSkate park

Cost

Free or discounted for residents

Shade level

Partly shaded

Bathroom access

Short walk away

Fencing

Open access

Accessibility and comfort

Inclusive water elements

Visit options

Drop-in visits

Season model

Summer season

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Part of a larger park

Yes

Operator type

City parks department

Hours vary with season or weather

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Monday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
On Site Amenities
  • playground
  • softball and baseball fields
  • basketball court
  • tennis courts
  • pickleball courts
  • gazebos
  • Ga-Ga pits
  • bike pump track
Planning NoteHours are noted as dependent on staff availability and weather.
Pool ContextSplash pad operates within Adams Pool and Playground Complex.
Rentals

Gazebo Or Pavilion

$20/hour private rental

Minimum

2 hours
Splash Pad Hours

Monday To Friday

9:00 19:00

Saturday To Sunday

10:00 19:00

Pricing Snapshot

Admission

Children Under 4

Free

Non Resident Day Pass

$10/person

Resident Day Pass

$5/person
Season Passes

Non Resident Family

$150

Non Resident Individual

$50

Resident Family

$75

Resident Individual

$25
SummaryPaid municipal splash-pad and pool complex with lower resident pricing.

About the Venue

Adams Pool Splash Pad is a town-operated water-play area inside Adams Park in Peterborough. The town describes it as a zero-depth splash pad with numerous spraying apparatus, connected to Adams Pool and surrounded by a larger recreation complex with playgrounds, courts, fields, gazebos, and a pump track. This is one of the clearest splash-pad fits in the Monadnock Region for families who want an easy summer water stop with more to do before or after.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age FitEspecially good for toddlers through early elementary, with broader appeal because the pool and park add options
Booking FrictionLow for drop-in visits; moderate only for passes or rentals
Energy LevelModerate to high
Noise LevelModerate
Parent ComfortGood due to the larger supervised recreation setting
Visit StyleShort splash stop or half-day park outing

Accessibility & Comfort

Considerations
Zero-depth design is a helpful access feature for families avoiding stairs into a water-play area.Confirm restroom-specific accessibility details directly with Peterborough Recreation if needed.
Known Features
zero-depth splash padhydraulic Hoyer lift at the pool
Inclusive water elements

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Quick Summary

Best for

Especially good for toddlers through early elementary, with broader appeal because the pool and park add options

Hours

Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Price

Paid municipal splash-pad and pool complex with lower resident pricing.

Visit style

Short splash stop or half-day park outing

Contact Information

Address

71 Union Street

Peterborough, NH, 03458

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 10, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 10, 2026

Checked against 2 public sources.

Source

Ai Region Research

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