Erwin Park Splash Pad
Boonville, NY
Seasonal splash pad inside Erwin Park with a playground, paved walking trail, restrooms, pavilions, and easy family add-ons for a longer summer stop.
Recent local coverage shows the seasonal splash pad operating at Erwin Park.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the better all-around small-town splash-pad stops in the region because the park context does a lot of the heavy lifting for families.
Good fit
- Toddlers through elementary-age kids who want a quick splash stop.
- Families who like pairing water play with a playground and picnic.
- Caregivers looking for a free municipal option with bathrooms on site.
Consider another option if
- Families wanting a lifeguarded pool experience.
- Visitors who need guaranteed staffed programming or formal admission control.
- Anyone seeking a tightly enclosed splash area.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Towels
- Bring
- Swim diapers if needed
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Dry clothes
- Bring
- Water shoes for hot pavement
- Hours vary with season or weather
- Yes
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Ground sprays
- Splash structure
For caregivers
- Picnic tables
- Pavilions
- Changing area
- Free parking
- Playground
- Walking trails
- Visit type
- Drop in seasonal municipal park visit
Read more about this location
Erwin Park Splash Pad is the warm-weather water-play area inside Boonville's 22-acre Erwin Park. Families can pair a splash visit with the playgrounds, paved walking trail, picnic areas, tennis courts, and charcoal-grill pavilions already on site. Official village park details confirm restrooms and changing facilities at the park, while recent local and village-connected sources indicate the splash pad runs seasonally and commonly operates daily in summer. This is a strong pick for mixed-age siblings who want simple drop-in water play without committing to a full pool day.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Likely free splash-pad access; no admission pricing was posted on the village park page. |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Known Features
Restroom and changing facilities on site
Considerations
Specific splash-pad surface and inclusive element details were not published on the official park page.
Considerations
Families with higher-access needs should confirm route grades, restroom configuration, and water-feature access directly.
Location
13149 State Route 12
Boonville, NY, 13309
Other options nearby
Donovan Memorial Park Splash Pad
Seasonal splash pad at Donovan Memorial Park in Chadwicks with pavilion rentals, park space, and a long-running reputation as a local summer cool-off spot.
T.R. Proctor Park Splash Pad
Major seasonal splash pad in T.R. Proctor Park, one of Utica's best-known public summer water-play spots inside a larger active city park.
Sources & Updates
3 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 10, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 10, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- Village of Boonville - Parks & Recreationvillageofboonvilleny.com
Checked: address, phone, email, park amenities, restroom access, changing facilities
- Rome Sentinel roundupromesentinel.com
Listed Erwin Park as an active Utica-area splash pad in 2025.
Checked: splash pad exists, seasonal operation, image
- Google search result - Village/Facebook snippetfacebook.com
Search snippet reported 11 AM to 7 PM summer splash-pad hours.
Checked: reported seasonal splash pad hours
What changed
April 10, 2026
Created listing from official village park page and supporting 2025 operating references.