Peabody Playground and Splash Pad at Riverfront Park in downtown Little Rock.

Fixed locationSplash Pads and Spray Parks

Riverfront Park Peabody Playground and Splash Pad

Downtown Riverfront, Little Rock, AR

Free downtown Little Rock splash pad at Riverfront Park next to the Junction Bridge and paired with the Peabody Playground.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Good for toddlers through elementary ages

Hours

Daily during season

Visit style

Best as part of a broader downtown park outing

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

A strong downtown splash stop when you want scenery, a playground, and a short free cool-down in the middle of a Riverfront Park day.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For

Downtown family outings
Pairing water play with Riverfront Park exploring
Short free splash breaks
Mixed-age siblings using both park and water features

Less Ideal For

Families needing a fenced area
Visitors seeking a quieter neighborhood park setting
Long, shade-heavy splash sessions

At a Glance

Venue type

Splash pad

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Water features

Ground sprays

Nearby park amenities

Playground

Cost

Free

Shade level

Little shade

Bathroom access

Short walk away

Fencing

Open access

Visit options

Drop-in visits

Season model

Summer season

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Part of a larger park

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

City parks department

Hours vary with season or weather

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

ActivationTouch the black activator bollard to start the water cycle

Weather NoteMay close for weather, maintenance, or operational concerns

Hours SummaryDaily during season

Season WindowSeasonal warm-weather operation

Nearby Context

Peabody PlaygroundJunction BridgeRiverfront Park

Pricing Snapshot

AdmissionFree

About the Venue

The Peabody Playground and Splash Pad at Riverfront Park is one of Little Rock's free seasonal splash-pad areas in Ottenheimer Plaza. Its downtown setting near the Junction Bridge makes it a strong pick for families already exploring Riverfront Park. It works especially well for a flexible city outing where kids can alternate between playground time and a quick cool-down in the spray area.

Atlas Perspective