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Sunrise Park Splash Pad

Ankeny, IA

Free splash pad at Sunrise Park with seasonal, button-activated water play in a neighborhood park setting.

Children cooling off at a neighborhood splash pad in Ankeny.

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What stands out

One of the easiest free summer options in Ankeny when you want a short, low-friction outing.

Good fit

  • Quick local splash visits
  • Younger kids who do well in open spray-pad spaces
  • Budget-friendly summer routines

Consider another option if

  • Families looking for complex water-play equipment
  • People wanting reserved or staffed experiences

Know Before You Go

Season
Memorial Day through Labor Day

What to Expect

For kids

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Ground sprays
  • Drop-in visits

For caregivers

  • Little shade
  • Short walk away
  • Open access
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Sunrise Park Splash Pad is part of Ankeny’s system of free neighborhood splash pads. It runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day and is built for informal summer drop-ins rather than longer paid aquatic-center visits. This is a good fit for families who want dependable, repeatable local water play with minimal planning.

Hours & Admission

Posted hours

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Weekly posted opening hours
Monday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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

Admission

Published admission prices
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Location

506 SE Peterson Drive

Ankeny, IA, 50021

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