Wilson Park Splash Pad
Arkansas City, KS
Arkansas City splash pad near Birch Street between First and Second Streets, with toddler play, spray cannons, dumping buckets and shaded seating.
Photo 1 of 2. Wilson Park Splash Pad
Editorial notes
What stands out
The toddler area and shaded seating give families concrete features to compare. Treat the city's accessibility label as an initial planning signal and ask about any specific support needed before a visit.
Good fit
- Families comparing a toddler area with stronger spray features
- Visitors who want shaded seating and other park activities
Consider another option if
- Trips without confirmation that seasonal water is operating
- Visitors expecting continuous sprays rather than timed cycles
Know Before You Go
- Season
- The opening notice posts summer hours of 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; exact closing dates are unconfirmed.
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Mixed ages
- Toddler zone
- Tipping bucket
- Splash structure
- Interactive buttons
For caregivers
- Benches
- Picnic tables
- Partly shaded
Read more about this location
Wilson Park's roughly 3,600-square-foot splash pad is near Birch Street between First and Second Streets in Arkansas City. The city's opening notice describes a toddler play area, spray cannons, dumping buckets, shaded seating, benches, and picnic tables. It identifies the pad as ADA accessible, without detailing every individual access support. Water features run in 14-minute cycles using a push-button start system. The notice posts summer operation from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; an exact seasonal closing date is not supplied. The city's current park list includes restrooms, a playground, pickleball courts, picnic tables, and a rotunda at Wilson Park, whose park-wide address is 701 N. Summit Street. Confirm seasonal water availability before traveling.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Accessibility
Accessibility and comfort
Wheelchair accessible
Location
701 N. Summit Street
Arkansas City, KS
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Planeview Park Splash Pad
Free splash pad at Planeview Park with 2023 installation, shelters, restrooms, playground, and lots of adjacent park activity.
Sources & Updates
Source-checked Oct 3, 2026 against 2 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Oct 3, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 2 public sources
Public sources
Checked: splash-pad location, water features, shade, accessibility label, activation, summer hours
- Arkansas City current park inventoryarkcity.org
Checked: park address, restrooms, playground, picnic tables, pickleball courts
What changed
August 10, 2026
Added after verifying the May 22, 2026 opening and checking the live directory for duplicates.