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Friendship Park Splash Pad

Name: Friendship Park Splash Pad
Address: 12325 W. McDowell Road, Avondale, AZ, 85323, US
Telephone: (623) 333-2400

Avondale, AZ

Free seasonal splash pad at Friendship Park with playgrounds, sports fields, a dog park, walking trails, and a fishing pond.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Toddlers, Preschoolers, Big kids, Mixed ages

Hours

Spring/Fall weekends 10:00-18:00; Summer daily 8:00-20:00

Parking

Parking available

Visit style

A practical park-party option when you reserve a shelter and keep expectations DIY.

Birthday parties

Available

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

One of the easiest Avondale picks for mixed-age families because the surrounding park does a lot of the work.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For

Families with siblings who want playgrounds and open play before or after splash time
Repeat local visits during warm weather
DIY birthday gatherings with picnic shelter space

Less Ideal For

Families seeking a compact fenced splash venue
Visitors wanting guaranteed daily operation outside summer

At a Glance

Venue type

Splash pad

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Water features

Ground sprays

Family amenities

Picnic tablesPavilionsFree parking

Nearby park amenities

PlaygroundWalking trailsSports fieldsDog parkLake or creek accessPavilion rentals

Cost

Free

Shade level

Partly shaded

Bathroom access

On site

Fencing

Open access

Visit options

Drop-in visitsBirthday parties

Season model

Extended warm months

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

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

Saturday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sunday10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Hours SummarySpring/Fall weekends 10:00-18:00; Summer daily 8:00-20:00

On Site

Playgrounds
Picnic shelters
Dog park
Walking trails
Fishing pond
Restrooms

Season WindowSpring weekends from April 1 to Memorial Day; daily Memorial Day to Labor Day; fall weekends from Labor Day to Halloween

Pricing Snapshot

AdmissionFree

ParkingFree

About the Venue

Friendship Park Splash Pad is one of Avondale's best-known splash pad stops for families who want more than a quick cool-down. The larger park includes multiple playgrounds, sports fields, walking trails, picnic shelters, a dog park, and a community fishing pond, so it is easy to turn water play into a half-day outing. The setting is especially useful for families with siblings across age groups because the park spreads out well. Expect open-access supervision rather than a contained spray-park layout.