Juliana Kurinka Children's Play Area Wet Playground
Youngstown, OH
Large seasonal splash pad inside Mill Creek MetroParks' Wick Recreation Area with adjacent tot, sand, and adventure play zones plus restrooms and concessions nearby.
The children's area combines the wet playground with multiple nearby dry play zones.
Photo 1 of 3. The children's area combines the wet playground with multiple nearby dry play zones.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the best family splash-pad stops in the region if you want a full outing rather than a quick spray-and-go visit.
Good fit
- Mixed-age siblings who want both water play and dry playground options
- Families planning a longer park outing with bathrooms and concessions nearby
- Parents who prefer a destination with more than just a spray surface
Consider another option if
- Families looking for a small fenced neighborhood splash pad
- Visitors who want a very short in-and-out stop with minimal walking
- Anyone needing guaranteed operation outside the warm-weather season
Know Before You Go
- Food
- Concessions available at Wick Recreation Center on weekends
- Season
- Wet playground open May 15 to October 1
- Bring
- Towels
- Bring
- Water shoes
- Bring
- Sunscreen
- Bring
- Dry clothes
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Ground sprays
- Toddler zone
For caregivers
- Picnic tables
- Pavilions
- Concessions
- Free parking
- Playground
- Sports fields
- Visit type
- Destination park outing
Read more about this location
The Wet Playground at Juliana Kurinka Children's Play Area is one of the strongest splash-pad outings in the Youngstown area because it pairs water play with several adjacent playground zones designed for different ages. Families get a bigger park-day experience here than at a standalone spray pad, with easy add-ons like picnic space, nearby restrooms, concessions at the recreation center, and other recreation amenities around Wick Recreation Area. It works especially well for mixed-age siblings who want to move between spray features and dry play without changing venues.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Considerations
Families with accessibility-specific needs should confirm route, restroom, and surface details directly with Mill Creek MetroParks.
Location
1861 McCollum Rd
Youngstown, OH, 44509
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Sources & Updates
1 public source 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
- 1 public source
Public sources
- Mill Creek MetroParks - Wick Recreation Areamillcreekmetroparks.org
Official page lists the Juliana Kurinka Children's Play Area and states the Wet Playground is open May 15 to October 1, daily 10 am to 7 pm.
Checked: official name, address, phone, season, wet playground hours, adjacent amenities