Jack Mann Splash Pad

Longview, TX

Large free city splash pad at Lear Park with pavilions, restrooms, a destination playground, and plenty of room for a longer family outing.

Editorial notes

What stands out

The strongest splash-pad outing in this region for families who want water play plus a real park day, not just a quick spray stop.

Good fit

  • Families wanting a bigger outing with both splash play and a major playground
  • Mixed-age sibling groups
  • Parents who value pavilions, restrooms, and easy park add-ons

Consider another option if

  • Families wanting a fenced-in splash area
  • Visitors needing guaranteed year-round operation
  • Parents who want a quieter, smaller neighborhood pad

Know Before You Go

Reservations
Pavilion rentals available through Longview Parks and Recreation
Bring
Towels
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Sun protection
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Water shoes for hot surfaces
Bring
Dry clothes for after play
Hours vary with season or weather
Yes

What to Expect

For kids

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages
  • Drop-in visits
  • Birthday parties

For caregivers

  • Pavilions
  • Free parking
  • Playground
  • Walking trails
  • Sports fields
  • Pavilion rentals
Visit type
Works as either a quick splash stop or a longer half day park outing
Read more about this location

Jack Mann Splash Pad is Longview's best-known public splash pad and sits within the larger Lear Park complex beside KidsView Playground. Families can pair water play with playground time, restrooms, pavilions, trails, and the broader sports-park setting, which makes it one of the stronger all-in-one summer stops in the region. The city lists it as free and notes that it is regularly closed on Wednesdays, with daily operation otherwise running from 9 a.m. to sundown.

Hours & Admission

Posted hours

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Weekly posted opening hours
Monday09:00 – sundown
Tuesday09:00 – sundown
Wednesdayclosed
Thursday09:00 – sundown
Friday09:00 – sundown
Saturday09:00 – sundown
Sunday09:00 – sundown

Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
AdmissionFree

Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Accessibility

Considerations

Surface and specific water-element accessibility were not detailed on the official page

Location

100 H.G. Mosley Pkwy.

Longview, TX, 75604

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Other options nearby

Free splash pad at Rotary/AMBUCS Park with restrooms, a playground, pavilion, and trail access in central Longview.

Free splash pad at Spring Hill Park paired with a universally accessible playground, restrooms, pavilion space, and ball fields.

Sources & Updates

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

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