Paulson Spray Park

Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar, Pittsburgh, PA

A free spray park at Paulson Playground in Pittsburgh's East End.

Editorial notes

What stands out

Good fit

  • Free repeat visits
  • Neighborhood families in the East End
  • Quick summer play without advance planning

Consider another option if

  • Families wanting a staffed facility
  • Visitors seeking detailed destination amenities
  • Formal party bookings

Know Before You Go

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
  • Open access
Read more about this location

Paulson Spray Park is a City of Pittsburgh spray park located at 1300 Paulson Avenue. The city places it within Paulson Playground, giving it the familiar neighborhood-park feel families expect from the city's municipal spray-park system. It operates seasonally with weather-permitting daily hours and no admission fee. It is a good fit for low-cost summer play and repeat neighborhood visits.

Hours & Admission

Posted hours

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Weekly posted opening hours
Monday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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

Admission

Free public spray park.

Location

1300 Paulson Ave

Pittsburgh, PA, 15206

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Sources & Updates

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

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What changed

  • April 10, 2026

    Created listing from official City of Pittsburgh spray parks page.