Children playing at an Ankeny splash pad during summer.
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Crestbruck Park Splash Pad

Ankeny, IA

Free neighborhood splash pad in Ankeny with button-activated water play and an easy park setting for quick summer outings.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Best for toddlers through early elementary

Hours

8:00 20:00

Price

No admission fee for neighborhood splash pad use.

Visit style

Neighborhood repeat-visit spot

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

Best for a quick, free neighborhood splash stop when you want low effort and easy in-and-out play.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Toddlers and preschoolers who like gentler water play
  • Families wanting a free local option
  • Short warm-weather outings without pool admission
Less Ideal For
  • Families looking for big destination-style water features
  • Visitors wanting staffed aquatic-center amenities
  • Those needing guaranteed extensive shade

At a Glance

Venue type

Splash pad

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kids

Water features

Ground sprays

Cost

Free

Shade level

Little shade

Bathroom access

Short walk away

Fencing

Open access

Visit options

Drop-in visits

Season model

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Part of a larger park

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

City parks department

Plan Your Visit

Monday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
ActivationPush-button activation required
Hours Summary8:00 20:00
Season WindowMemorial Day through Labor Day
Visit StyleBest for short drop-in visits

Pricing Snapshot

AdmissionFree
SummaryNo admission fee for neighborhood splash pad use.

About the Venue

Crestbruck Park Splash Pad is one of Ankeny’s free neighborhood splash pads, operating seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day. It’s designed for simple drop-in water play rather than a full aquatic-center day, making it a good choice for families who want a shorter outing with younger kids. Expect a casual community-park setup with easy supervision and low planning friction.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age FitBest for toddlers through early elementary
Booking FrictionNone for drop-in use
Energy LevelModerate
Noise LevelModerate
Parent ComfortEasy to supervise for a short visit
Visit StyleNeighborhood repeat-visit spot

Accessibility & Comfort

Notes
Flat splash-pad format is generally easier to access than pool environmentsSpecific accessible restroom details were not listed on the splash pad page

Gallery

Children enjoying water play at an Ankeny splash pad.
Seasonal neighborhood splash pad in Ankeny.
Kids running through spray features at an Ankeny splash pad.
Free community splash pad open during the summer season.
Water play area at an Ankeny splash pad.
A simple spray-pad stop for warm-weather outings.

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Quick Summary

Best for

Best for toddlers through early elementary

Hours

8:00 20:00

Price

No admission fee for neighborhood splash pad use.

Visit style

Neighborhood repeat-visit spot

Contact Information

Address

1001 NE Crestmoor Place

Ankeny, IA, 50021

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 10, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 10, 2026

Checked against 1 public source.

Source

Ai Region Research

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