Parr Hill Park Splash Pad
Joplin, MO
Free neighborhood splash pad at Parr Hill Park with restrooms, picnic seating, a playground, walking trail, and dog park amenities nearby.
City of Joplin image for the splash pad at Parr Hill Park.
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Editorial notes
What stands out
A practical free Joplin splash stop with enough surrounding park amenities to make it easier on parents.
Good fit
- Free summer outings
- Families pairing splash time with a playground stop
- Short neighborhood park visits
- Mixed-age siblings who want both water play and open park space
Consider another option if
- Families looking for big slides or a staffed aquatic center experience
- Visitors wanting a fenced-in destination venue
- Families seeking clearly documented feature-specific accessibility details
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Swim clothes or quick-dry clothes
- Bring
- Towels
- Bring
- Sunscreen
- Bring
- Water shoes on hot days
- Hours vary with season or weather
- Yes
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Drop-in visits
For caregivers
- Picnic tables
- Pavilions
- Playground
- Walking trails
- Dog park
- Pavilion rentals
- Visit type
- Quick repeatable summer park outing
Read more about this location
Parr Hill Park Splash Pad is a city-operated water-play stop inside one of Joplin's rebuilt community parks. It works especially well for families who want a simple free splash outing paired with a playground, picnic pavilion, restrooms, and walking trail access in the same stop. This is more of a casual park-day splash pad than a destination water park, so it is best for short repeat visits and mixed-age siblings who also want non-water park amenities nearby.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Location
18th & Kansas
Joplin, MO, 64801
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Sources & Updates
1 public source on record ยท 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
- City of Joplin - Parr Hill Parkjoplinmo.org
Official facility page lists splash pad, rest rooms, picnic pavilion, picnic tables, playground, dog park, walking trail, and basketball courts.
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