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T.R. Proctor Park Splash Pad

Utica, NY

Major seasonal splash pad in T.R. Proctor Park, one of Utica's best-known public summer water-play spots inside a larger active city park.

T.R. Proctor Park splash pad in Utica.

Local coverage identifies T.R. Proctor Park as one of the Utica area's public splash-pad destinations.

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What stands out

One of the strongest splash-pad bets in Utica if you want more of a destination feel than the neighborhood spray pools.

Good fit

  • Mixed-age families wanting a larger city-park setting.
  • Parents planning a longer summer outing instead of a quick spray stop.
  • Families who like combining splash play with other park recreation.

Consider another option if

  • Visitors looking for a quiet, small-scale toddler-only water area.
  • Families wanting indoor-style containment or guaranteed staffing.

Know Before You Go

Hours vary with season or weather
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What to Expect

For kids

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages
  • Ground sprays
  • Splash structure

For caregivers

  • Free parking
  • Walking trails
  • Sports fields
  • Partly shaded
  • Short walk away
  • Open access
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T.R. Proctor Park Splash Pad is one of Utica's headline public summer splash locations. While the city's main parks page focuses on the broader park amenities, local reporting and city communications clearly identify Proctor Park as an active splash-pad site, and the larger park also offers sports fields, courts, and trail space that help families extend the visit. This is a stronger destination than the city's smaller neighborhood spray pools and is better suited to mixed-age families wanting more room to spread out. Expect a seasonal municipal setup with weather and maintenance variability.

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

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

Admission

Published admission prices
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AdmissionFree

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Location

Utica, NY

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Sources & Updates

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

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