Fontainebleau State Park Water Playground
Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville, LA
State-park water playground in Mandeville with beach access and paid park admission.
Editorial notes
What stands out
Worth it when you want a fuller park day with beach access, not just a quick splash stop.
Good fit
- Families planning a half-day or full-day outdoor outing
- Visitors who want state-park scenery with water play
- Mixed-age groups
Consider another option if
- Ultra-quick neighborhood splash visits
- Families avoiding paid admission
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Park admission payment
- Bring
- Towels
- Bring
- Sunscreen
- Bring
- Extra water
- Bring
- Sand or water shoes
- 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
- Lake or creek access
- Walking trails
- Little shade
- Short walk away
- Open access
- Visit type
- Destination day trip
Read more about this location
Fontainebleau State Park Water Playground adds a splash-play option to one of the Northshore's most scenic day-trip settings. Families can combine the water area with the lake beach, open parkland, and other state-park amenities, making it better suited to a longer outing than a quick neighborhood stop. Paid admission and the larger park footprint make planning a little more involved, but the destination feel is stronger than most local splash pads.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | $3 per person according to Northshore Parent |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Location
62883 Highway 1089
Mandeville, LA, 70448
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Mandeville Trailhead Splash Pad
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Splash Pad at Heritage Park
Popular Slidell splash pad at Heritage Park with a recently remodeled adjacent playground and long park hours.
Sources & Updates
2 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
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- Visit The Northshore state park pagevisitthenorthshore.com
Regional tourism site includes Fontainebleau State Park as the official tourism reference point.
Checked: park identity, location
- Northshore Parent roundupnorthshoreparent.com
Lists interactive water feature, beach swimming, Tuesday-Sunday schedule, and $3 admission.
Checked: water-play operation, admission, address