First, the 90-degree temperatures, then the triple digits are here to stay!

As any Arizonan knows, there are many ways to beat the heat: stay inside and crank the air conditioning, go to the movies, bowling, or an arcade — anywhere that is air-conditioned — or spend a couple of hours splashing around in the water.

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There are more than 100 community pools, water parks, and splash pads with water fountains, fun features, and slides to keep cool and have fun this summer.

NOTE: We recommend you double-check the specific schedules before you head out to avoid any unexpected closures due to weather, general seasonal availability, or unforeseen circumstances. This information is subject to change.

ANTHEM

Pools

• Anthem’s Community Center is open year-round. It has an aquatics park for residents with an active membership, authorized guests, and approved swim teams.
  • The Big Splash Water Park has two water slides, an interactive play structure, and a big bucket that pours 200+ gallons of water every four minutes. 41130 N Freedom Way, Anthem, AZ 85086. More information.
  • ACC’s heated lap pool is open year-round and is subject to class, special events, and lesson schedules.
  • A diving well is also open depending on lifeguard availability.

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

• Community Park, 41703 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem, AZ 85086. 
• Liberty Bell Park, 40106 N Liberty Bell Way, Phoenix, AZ 85086. 
• Outlets at Anthem, 4250 W. Anthem Way, Phoenix, AZ 85086.

APACHE JUNCTION

Pools

• Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center, 1091 W Southern Ave, Apache Junction, AZ 85119. More information.

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

AVONDALE

Pools

• Avondale Aquatic Center, 11275 W Civic Center Drive, Avondale, AZ 85353. More information.

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

BUCKEYE

Pools

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

CHANDLER

Pools

• Arrowhead Pool, 1475 W. Erie St., Chandler, AZ 85224. More information.
• Desert Oasis Aquatic Center, 1400 W. Summit Place, Chandler, AZ 85224. More information.
• Folley Pool, 600 E. Fairview St., Chandler, AZ 85225. More information.
• Hamilton Aquatic Center, 3838 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85248. More information.
• Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center, 5901 S. Hillcrest Dr., Chandler, AZ 85249. More information.
• Nozomi Aquatic Center, 250 S. Kyrene Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226. More information.

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

EL MIRAGE

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

FOUNTAIN HILLS

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

• Fountain Park/Rotary Splash Pad, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills AZ 85268. More information.

GILBERT

Pools

• Greenfield Pool, 35 S. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85296. More information.
• Mesquite Aquatic Center, 100 W. Mesquite St., Gilbert, AZ 85233. More information.
• Perry Pool, 1775 E Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85297. More information.
• Williams Field Pool, 1900 S. Higley Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85296. More information.

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

• Water Tower Plaza, 45 W Page Avenue, Gilbert, AZ 85296. More information.
• Perry Pool, 1775 E Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85297.  More information.
• Williams Field Pool, 1900 S. Higley Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85296. More information.
• Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 E Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85298. More information.

GLENDALE

Pools

Summer fun in Glendale: Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center

Splash Pads

Water parks

• Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix (formerly Wet ‘n’ Wild), 4243 W Pinnacle Peak Rd., Glendale, AZ 85310. More information.

A first look at Glendale’s Six Flags Hurricane Habor water park

GOODYEAR

Pools

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

• Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85395. More information.
• Loma Linda Splash Pad, 430 E Loma Linda Blvd., Goodyear, AZ 85338. More information.

LITCHFIELD PARK

Pools

• Litchfield Park Recreation Center, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. More information.

MESA

Pools

• Rhodes Aquatic Complex, 1860 S. Longmore, Mesa, AZ 85202. More information.
• Carson Aquatic Complex, 525 N. Westwood, Mesa, AZ 85201. More information.
• Mesa Aquatic Complex, 1630 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85204. More information.
• Kino Aquatic Complex, 848 N. Horne, Mesa, AZ 85203. More information.
• Stapley Aquatic Complex, 3250 E. Hermosa Vista, Mesa, AZ 85213. More information.
• Shepherd Aquatic Complex, 1407 N. Alta Mesa Dr., Mesa, AZ 85205. More information.
• Brimhall Aquatic Complex, 4949 E Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85206. More information.
• Fremont Aquatic Complex, 1101 N Power Rd., Mesa, AZ 85205. More information.
• Skyline Aquatic Complex, 845 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa, AZ 85208. More information.

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

• Riverview Park, 2100 W Rio Salado Pkwy., Mesa, AZ 85201. More information.
• Eastmark Great Park, 5100 S. Eastmark Parkway, Mesa AZ 85212. More information.
• Pioneer Park, 526 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ 85203. More information.
• Signal Butte Park, 11132 E. Elliot Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212. More information.
• The Plaza At Mesa City Center, 56 E. Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201. More information.

Water park

Refreshing fun at Golfland Sunsplash

PEORIA

Pools

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

• Rio Vista Community Park, 8866 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ 85381. More information.
• Pioneer Community Park, 8755 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345. More information.
• Paloma Community Park, 29799 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Peoria, AZ 85383. More information.
• Camino á Lago Park, 21249 N 98th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382. More information.

PHOENIX

Pools

• Cielito Pool, 4551 N. 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017. More information.
• Coronado Pool, 1717 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006. More information.
• Cortez Pool, 3434 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021. More information.
• David C. Uribe Pool, 3801 W. Cactus Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85029. More information.
• Deer Valley Pool, 19400 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027. More information.
• El Prado Pool, 6428 S 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041. More information.
• Encanto Pool, 2125 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007. More information.
• Falcon Pool​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 3420 W Roosevelt Sr, Phoenix, AZ 85009. More information.
• Harmon Pool, 1425 S 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003. More information.
• Madison Pool, 1440 E. Glenrosa, Phoenix, AZ 85014. More information.
• Maryvale Pool, 4444 N 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031. More information.
• Paradise Valley Pool, 17648 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85032. More information.
• Pecos Pool, 17010 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85048. More information.
• Perry Pool, 3131 E Windsor Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85008. More information.
• Pierce Pool, 2150 N 46th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008. More information.
• Roosevelt Pool, 6246 S 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042. More information.
• Starlight Pool, 7810 W Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033. More information.
• Sunnyslope Pool, 301 W Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020. More information.
• Washington Pool​​​​, 6655 N. 23rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015. More information.

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

• Altadena Park, 3711 E Altadena Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85028. More information.
• CityScape Phoenix, 1 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004. More information.
• Civic Space Park, 424 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004. More information.
• Dust Devil Park, 10645 W Camelback Rd, Glendale, AZ 85307. More information.
• Edison Park, 901 N. 19th Street, Phoenix AZ 85006. More information.
• Francisco Highland Park, 2702 E South Mountain Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042. More information.
• Laveen Village, 3146 W Vineyard Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85041. More information.
• Mountain Vista Park, 13647 S 50th St. Phoenix, AZ 85044. More information.
• Nuestro Park, 1433 S 9th St. Phoenix, AZ 85034. More information.
• Pecos Park, 17010 S. 48th Street, Phoenix AZ 85048. More information.
• Trailside Point Park, 7215 W Vineyard Rd. Laveen Village, AZ 85339. More information.

QUEEN CREEK

Pools

• Queen Creek Aquatic Center, 22343 E Ryan Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142. More information.

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

• Splash Pad at Mansel Carter Oasis Park, 19535 E. Appleby Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142. More information.
• Founders’ Park, 22407 S Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142. More information.
• Frontier Family Park, 20039 S 220th St, Queen Creek, AZ 85142. More information.

SCOTTSDALE

Pools

• Cactus Aquatic & Fitness Center, 7202 E. Cactus Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260. More information.
• Chaparral Aquatic Center, 5401 N. Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85250. More information.
• Eldorado Aquatic & Fitness Center, 2301 N. Miller Road Scottsdale, AZ 85257. More information.
• McDowell Mountain Ranch Park, 15525 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85260. More information.

Affordable way to stay cool: McDowell Mountain Ranch Park and Aquatic Center

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

• Aqua Linda Park (spray poles), 8732 E. McDonald Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85250. More information.
• Chesnutt Park, 4565 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. More information.
• Paiute Park, 3210 N. 66th St,. Scottsdale, AZ 85257. More information.
• Vista del Camino Park, 7700 E. Roosevelt St., Scottsdale, AZ 85257. More information.
• Florence Ely Nelson Desert Park, 8950 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. More information.
• The Quad at Scottsdale Quarter, 15059 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. More information.

SURPRISE

Pools

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

City of Surprise

Pool area with waterslides.

TEMPE

Pools

• Clark Outdoor Pool: 1730 S. Roosevelt St., Tempe 85281. More information.
• Kiwanis Pool, 6111 S. All-America Way, Tempe, AZ 85283. More information.
• McClintock Outdoor Pool, 1830 E. Del Rio Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282. More information.
• Escalante Outdoor Pool, 2150 E Orange Street, Tempe, AZ 85281. More information.

Splash Pads/Spray Pads

• “The Cloud” Splash Pad (Kiwanis Park), 5233 S. Ash Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85283. More information.
• Jaycee Park Splash Pad, 817 W. 5th Street Tempe, AZ 85281. More information.
• Parque de Soza Splash Pad, 1430 S. Cedar St. Tempe, AZ 85281. More information.
• Esquer Park Splash Pad, 2407 E. McArthur Dr., Tempe, AZ 85288. More information.
• Tempe Marketplace (near Barnes & Noble), 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281. More information.

WICKENBURG

Pools

• Wickenburg Public Pool (Coffinger Park), 175 Swilling Ave., Wickenburg, AZ 85390. More information.

Splash Pads

• Sunset Park Splash Pad, 1 W. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg AZ 85390

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