Interactive Fountains

Compass Park Splash Pad

Downtown Fort Smith, Fort Smith, AR

Downtown Fort Smith splash pad at Compass Park with benches and picnic tables for a simple city-center cool-down stop.

Editorial notes

What stands out

A useful downtown cool-off stop, especially if you are already exploring central Fort Smith rather than planning a full splash-pad day.

Good fit

  • Downtown families needing a quick water-play break
  • Short visits with younger kids
  • Pairing splash time with a city park stop

Consider another option if

  • Families seeking large spray structures or complex features
  • Full half-day aquatic outings
  • Visitors needing a fenced environment

Know Before You Go

Hours vary with season or weather
Yes

What to Expect

For kids

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Mixed ages
  • Ground sprays

For caregivers

  • Benches
  • Picnic tables
  • Little shade
  • No visible restrooms
  • Open access
Visit type
Quick downtown splash break
Read more about this location

Compass Park Splash Pad is a small downtown Fort Smith splash spot listed in the city parks directory. It is best approached as a simple water-play add-on during a downtown park stop rather than a destination spray park. Benches and picnic tables help with supervision and short stays.

Hours & Admission

Posted hours

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Weekly posted opening hours
Mondaydusk – dawn
Tuesdaydusk – dawn
Wednesdaydusk – dawn
Thursdaydusk – dawn
Fridaydusk – dawn
Saturdaydusk – dawn
Sundaydusk – dawn

Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.

Location

100 N A St.

Fort Smith, AR, 72901

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Other options nearby

Free seasonal city splash pad in Fort Smith with long daily hours and simple, low-friction water play for younger kids.

Outdoor water park area at Clarksville Aquatic Center in Clarksville, Arkansas.

Paid outdoor water park in Clarksville with a splash pad, zero-entry kid area, giant splash bucket, lazy river, slides, concessions, and cabanas.

Freedom Park in downtown Van Buren, Arkansas.

Free downtown Van Buren splash pad at Freedom Park with pavilions, green space, and long daily summer hours.

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