Splash Pad at Rice Park
Willmar, MN
Best for
Best for toddlers through early elementary ages
Hours
Daily 10:00-20:00 through Labor Day
Price
This is a free municipal splash pad; the main optional extra cost is a shelter rental if you want a reserved gathering space.
Parking
Parking available
Visit style
Easy repeat local outing
Birthday parties
Available
Editor's Take
One of the easiest free splash-pad outings in the region: simple to use, good for younger kids, and much stronger because the playground and shelter are right there.
Best Fit
- Toddlers and preschoolers who do best with gentler water play.
- Families wanting a free stop instead of a full pool day.
- Caregivers who value nearby restrooms and changing rooms.
- Playground-plus-splash outings in one park stop.
- Families looking for slides, deep water, or lifeguarded swimming.
- Visitors wanting heavy shade over the whole splash zone.
- Parents who prefer a fenced-in splash area.
At a Glance
Venue type
Age groups
Water features
Family amenities
Nearby park amenities
Cost
Shade level
Bathroom access
Fencing
Surface type
Accessibility and comfort
Visit options
Season model
Toddler-friendly
Part of a larger park
Verified only
Operator type
Plan Your Visit
- Changing rooms
- Restrooms
- 3-season shelter
- Playground
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Green space
Pricing Snapshot
Splash Pad at Rice Park is a city-run summer splash spot in Willmar designed for quick, easy warm-weather outings. The official city page notes sprinkler-like sprays, a section geared for ages 3 to 5, and additional areas for all ages, with the splash zone set next to Rice Park's playground. Families also get helpful support amenities here, including changing rooms and restrooms inside the adjacent 3-season shelter. It works especially well for a free drop-in visit that can expand into playground time or a shelter meetup.
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Best for
Best for toddlers through early elementary ages
Hours
Daily 10:00-20:00 through Labor Day
Price
This is a free municipal splash pad; the main optional extra cost is a shelter rental if you want a reserved gathering space.
Parking
Parking available
Last updated
April 10, 2026
Verification summary
Last verified: April 10, 2026
Checked against 2 public sources.
Source
Ai Region Research
April 10, 2026
Created listing from official City of Willmar splash pad and Rice Park pages.
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