Murphy Family Splash Pad
Downtown Roswell / Poe Corn Park area, Roswell, NM
Free seasonal splash pad at Poe Corn Park with a playground, picnic shelters, restrooms, and easy park-day pairing for younger kids.
Official city image used on Roswell's splash pads page.
Editorial notes
What stands out
One of the better low-friction summer stops in Roswell if you want free splash play plus playground time in the same park.
Good fit
- Toddlers and preschoolers who do best with simple splash play and nearby seating.
- Families wanting a free warm-weather outing with a playground built in.
- Short drop-in visits rather than a full pool day.
Consider another option if
- Families looking for lifeguarded swimming or larger water attractions.
- Visitors needing guaranteed year-round water play.
- Parents wanting a tightly enclosed splash area.
Know Before You Go
- Food
- No food, beverages, gum, animals except service animals, or rough play in the splash area.
- Supervision
- Adult supervision required for children under 12.
- Season
- Seasonal; city states splash pads close Sept. 30 and open after inspections are complete.
- Rules
- Water shoes are recommended because the surface may be slippery when wet.
- Rules
- Pads may close for weather, maintenance, or operational concerns.
- Bring
- Swimsuits or quick-dry clothes
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Drop-in visits
For caregivers
- Benches
- Picnic tables
- Pavilions
- Drinking water
- Free parking
- Playground
- Visit type
- Quick repeat local outing
Read more about this location
Murphy Family Splash Pad is one of Roswell's two city-operated splash pads and sits inside Poe Corn Park on the east side of downtown. Families can pair water play with the adjacent playground, picnic shelters, benches, and restrooms, making it a practical stop for a short summer outing. The city operates it seasonally and posts that splash pads close for the season on Sept. 30, with opening dependent on inspections. This is a straightforward free public splash pad best suited to supervised drop-in visits rather than a staffed water-park experience.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 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
Surface can be slippery when wet.
Location
600 block of East 2nd St.
Roswell, NM, 88201
Other options nearby
Carpenter Park Splash Pad
Free seasonal neighborhood splash pad at Carpenter Park with a playground, picnic shelters, and easy drop-in access for a quick cool-down.
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 Roswell Splash Padsroswell-nm.gov
Checked: name, location, hours, seasonality, rules, phone
- City of Roswell Poe Corn Park facility pageroswell-nm.gov
Checked: park amenities, address context, splash pad presence
What changed
April 10, 2026
Created listing from official City of Roswell splash pad and Poe Corn Park pages.