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Athletic Recreation Center Sprayground

Philadelphia, PA

Neighborhood Philadelphia rec center with both a sprayground and an outdoor pool plus playground and sports fields.

Editorial notes

What stands out

Good fit

  • Families combining splash play with other outdoor recreation
  • Neighborhood drop-in visits in North Philadelphia
  • Mixed-age siblings who want more than one activity option

Consider another option if

  • Visitors seeking a highly themed splash pad with lots of visible water-play features
  • Families who need detailed current amenities and comfort info confirmed ahead of time

Know Before You Go

Season
Summer season
Hours vary with season or weather
Yes

What to Expect

For kids

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages
  • Ground sprays
  • Drop-in visits

For caregivers

  • Playground
  • Sports fields
  • Little shade
  • On site
  • Open access
Visit type
Flexible neighborhood outing
Read more about this location

Athletic Recreation Center is a larger city rec site that combines a sprayground with a pool, playground, basketball courts, and sports fields. For families, the main draw is the option to build a longer outing around several outdoor amenities in one place. The splash area is best treated as a simple city-operated cool-down feature rather than a heavily themed spray park.

Hours & Admission

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
AdmissionFree for sprayground use

Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Location

1400 N. 26th St.

Philadelphia, PA, 19121

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Sources & Updates

1 public source on record · Last checked Apr 10, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.

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Last check on record
Apr 10, 2026
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