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Franklin Park shelter area at Franklin Park in Missoula.
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Franklin Park Splash Deck

Missoula, MT

Free seasonal splash deck behind Franklin Elementary with a playground, courts, restrooms, and a reservable picnic shelter.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Toddlers through younger big kids

Hours

11:00-21:00 daily during splash deck season.

Birthday parties

Available

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

A solid free choice when you want straightforward splash time in a useful neighborhood park rather than a bigger aquatic destination.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Quick summer splash outings
  • Families who also want playground and court options
  • Low-cost group meetups with a reservable shelter
Less Ideal For
  • Visitors wanting slides or destination features
  • Families seeking a fenced environment
  • Cool-weather visits

At a Glance

Venue type

Splash pad

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Water features

Ground sprays

Family amenities

Picnic tablesPavilions

Nearby park amenities

PlaygroundSports fieldsPavilion rentals

Cost

Free

Shade level

Partly shaded

Bathroom access

On site

Fencing

Open access

Surface type

Mixed surfaces

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessible

Visit options

Drop-in visitsBirthday parties

Season model

Memorial Day to Labor Day

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Part of a larger park

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

City parks department

Hours vary with season or weather

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Monday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Amenities
  • Restrooms
  • Shelter
  • Picnic tables
  • Playground
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Volleyball
Hours Summary11:00-21:00 daily during splash deck season.
Season WindowMemorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting.

Pricing Snapshot

AdmissionFree

About the Venue

Franklin Park Splash Deck is a practical neighborhood water-play stop for families in central Missoula. The splash deck sits inside a multi-use park with playground equipment, courts, restrooms, and a reservable shelter, so it works well for mixed-interest siblings and casual summer meetups. It is best for free drop-in play during the summer season and is especially useful when you want simple splash time without committing to a paid pool day.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age FitToddlers through younger big kids
Energy LevelModerate
Noise LevelModerate
Parent ComfortGood for practical summer park days with short or medium stay lengths.

Birthday Party Snapshot

Birthday PartiesYes
Booking UrlOpen link
NotesMost birthday use will be informal and centered around the reservable park shelter.

Accessibility & Comfort

Considerations
Restrooms are on site.Confirm surface details directly if smooth rolling access is important for your visit.
Wheelchair accessible

Gallery

Franklin Park park shelter and picnic area.
Official Franklin Park image from the City of Missoula facility page.

External Links

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Quick Summary

Best for

Toddlers through younger big kids

Hours

11:00-21:00 daily during splash deck season.

Birthday parties

Available

Contact Information

Address

2100 10th St

Missoula, MT, 59801

Location
MontanaMissoula / Western MontanaMissoula, MT
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 10, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 10, 2026

Checked against 2 public sources.

Source

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