Splash Pad Atlas

Yanney Heritage Park Splash Pads

Kearney, NE

Destination-style splash area inside Yanney Heritage Park with two splash pads, park amenities, and official imagery showing active water play.

Children under rainbow-colored water arches at the Yanney Park splash area in Kearney.

Official Visit Kearney photo of the splash area at Yanney Heritage Park.

Editorial notes

What stands out

One of the easiest regional recommendations because the splash play is backed by a true destination park, not just a standalone spray zone.

Good fit

  • Families wanting a fuller park day
  • Mixed-age siblings
  • Visitors pairing splash time with walking paths, playgrounds, and picnic time

Consider another option if

  • Families wanting enclosed supervision
  • Visitors who only want a very short in-and-out stop
  • People expecting an aquatic center with lifeguarded swimming

Know Before You Go

Season
May to mid-September
Hours vary with season or weather
Yes

What to Expect

For kids

  • Babies
  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages
  • Ground sprays

For caregivers

  • Picnic tables
  • Drinking water
  • Concessions
  • Playground
  • Walking trails
  • Lake or creek access
Visit type
Full park outing
Read more about this location

Yanney Heritage Park Splash Pads sit inside one of Kearney's best-known destination parks, where families can pair splash play with playgrounds, lake views, walking paths, restrooms, picnic areas, and other park amenities. The city lists two splash pads here, and the official tourism page includes a strong image of the active splash area. This is one of the most outing-friendly splash options in the region if you want more than a quick neighborhood stop.

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
VisitorPrice
AdmissionFree

Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Location

2020 W 11th St

Kearney, NE, 68845

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Child waiting under a tipping water bucket at Dryden Park Splash Pad in Kearney.

Free neighborhood splash pad in Kearney with daily summer hours and a stronger play-focused image set than most city listings.

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Official image of Lexington Family Aquatic Center.

City aquatic center with a zero-depth pool, water slide, Olympic-style pool, and splash pad for families who want more than a basic spray-ground visit.

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Sources & Updates

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

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Last check on record
Apr 10, 2026
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