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Tongva Park Splash Pad

Santa Monica, CA

Downtown Santa Monica splash pad in architecturally distinctive Tongva Park with restrooms, picnic tables, walking paths, and nearby parking structures.

Aerial view of Tongva Park in Santa Monica, home to a seasonal splash pad.

Tongva Park is a scenic urban park near the pier with a seasonal splash pad.

Photo 1 of 3. Tongva Park is a scenic urban park near the pier with a seasonal splash pad.

Editorial notes

What stands out

More of a scenic city-park stop than a classic neighborhood spray ground, which is exactly why some families love it.

Good fit

  • Families combining splash time with a Santa Monica day out
  • Visitors who want scenery, walking paths, and nearby attractions
  • Mixed-age groups needing a broader park experience

Consider another option if

  • Families seeking a dedicated feature-heavy spray park
  • Parents wanting a tightly contained splash area

Know Before You Go

Season
Memorial Day through summer
Hours vary with season or weather
Yes

What to Expect

For kids

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Mixed ages
  • Ground sprays
  • Drop-in visits

For caregivers

  • Picnic tables
  • Playground
  • Walking trails
  • Partly shaded
  • On site
  • Open access
Visit type
Destination add on rather than all day splash destination
Read more about this location

Tongva Park Splash Pad offers a more scenic, destination-style urban park visit than most neighborhood splash pads in the region. The city notes that the splash pad runs from Memorial Day through summer, while the park itself adds restrooms, picnic tables, public art, a playground, walking paths, and easy access to downtown and the pier area. It is a good option when you want a splash break folded into a broader Santa Monica day.

Hours & Admission

Posted hours

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Weekly posted opening 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

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

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
AdmissionFree

Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Accessibility

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessible

Accessibility and comfort

Accessible restroom nearby

Location

1615 Ocean Ave.

Santa Monica, CA, 90401

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Sources & Updates

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

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Apr 10, 2026
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