Mellon Park Spray Park
Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
A free City of Pittsburgh spray park in Mellon Park with playgrounds, sports fields, and a broader park setting for a fuller family outing.
Editorial notes
What stands out
Good fit
- Free summer play in a larger park
- Families pairing splash time with playgrounds and open-space time
- Shadyside and East End families looking for an easy repeat visit
Consider another option if
- Visitors wanting staffed access control
- Families needing lots of confirmed on-site splash-specific amenities
- Families looking for a formal party venue
Know Before You Go
- Season
- City spray parks are listed as open through late May to late September, weather permitting.
- Hours vary with season or weather
- Yes
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Ground sprays
- Drop-in visits
For caregivers
- Playground
- Sports fields
- Open access
- Visit type
- Casual repeat neighborhood park visit
Read more about this location
Mellon Park Spray Park is the Shadyside spray park within one of Pittsburgh's best-known community parks. The city lists it at 6601 Fifth Avenue and notes Mellon Park's broader mix of playgrounds, sports fields, and garden spaces around the water-play area. This makes it an easy choice for families who want to pair splash time with playground time or a longer park visit. It is better suited to casual outdoor summer stops than to families seeking staffed admission and controlled entry.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
Free public spray park.
Accessibility
Considerations
Families needing detailed restroom or route information should confirm directly with CitiParks
Accessibility and comfort
Wheelchair accessible
Location
6601 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA, 15206
Other options nearby
Arlington Spray Park
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Burgwin Spray Park
A free neighborhood spray park at Burgwin Playground in Pittsburgh's Hazelwood area.
Bethel Park Splash Park
A newer staffed splash park next to the Bethel Park Community Center with separate zones for younger kids and all-ages water play.
Sources & Updates
2 public sources 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
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- City of Pittsburgh Spray Parkspittsburghpa.gov
Checked: location, hours, seasonal operation
- City of Pittsburgh Our Parks - Mellon Parkpittsburghpa.gov
Checked: park context, spray park presence, image
What changed
April 10, 2026
Created listing from official City of Pittsburgh spray park and parks pages.