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Haymarket Plaza Splash Pad

Downtown Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI

Downtown Eau Claire splash pad with interactive fountains, open plaza seating, and easy pairing with a riverfront stroll or nearby food stop.

Editorial notes

What stands out

Best for a spontaneous downtown cool-off, not for families seeking a fully featured neighborhood spray park with lots of containment.

Good fit

  • Quick free splash breaks during a downtown Eau Claire outing.
  • Mixed-age kids who like running through fountain jets.
  • Families pairing water play with riverfront walking, events, or nearby food.

Consider another option if

  • Parents wanting a fenced splash area with strong containment.
  • Families looking for bigger spray structures or toddler-specific splash elements.
  • Visitors who prefer a quieter park setting over a downtown plaza.

Know Before You Go

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Towels
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Dry clothes
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Water shoes on hot days
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Sun protection
Hours vary with season or weather
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What to Expect

For kids

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages
  • Ground sprays
  • Drop-in visits

For caregivers

  • Benches
  • Little shade
  • Short walk away
  • Open access
  • Textured concrete
Visit type
Short downtown add on outing
Read more about this location

Haymarket Plaza Splash Pad is an interactive downtown water-play feature built into the public plaza at the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers. Families get a wide-open splash area with fountain jets rather than a fully programmed spray-park structure, making it a good fit for quick cool-down stops, mixed-age play, and pairing with other downtown plans. Seating and public gathering space are built into the plaza, but the setting is open-access and more urban than park-like. This is a strong pick for a short free outing if you want a central Eau Claire splash stop rather than a destination-style spray ground.

Hours & Admission

Admission

Published admission prices
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Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Accessibility

Known Features

Hardscape surface around fountains

Considerations

Specific restroom proximity should be confirmed on arrival

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessible

Location

100 Menomonie St

Eau Claire, WI, 54703

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Sources & Updates

2 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 10, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.

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Apr 10, 2026
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