Area:  East Courtice

Hours of Operation: end of June to late August from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., weather permitting

Age Range: all ages

Parking: some street parking on Avondale Drive

Ground Cover: soft rubber

Main Equipment: *button activated

• 1 tall spray post
• 1 spray arch
• multiple in ground fountain jets

Accessibility Features: due to the concrete lip on this splash pad there is only one location it is wheelchair accessible 

Facilities/Surrounding Park Area/Other:

• see Avondale Park post

Seating: 1 park bench facing the splash pad

Shade: none on the splash pad, but right beside the splash pad there is plenty of shade from the trees

Overall assessment: We made it finally to the last splash pad voted on our top 10 list for 2017 by you! This is a great splash pad with plenty of places to picnic and spend an entire afternoon. The spongy rubber surface makes it perfect for those just learning to walk as well (although watch out for the concrete lip surrounding the entire area). 

Area: Orono

Hours of Operation: beginning of June to late August from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., weather permitting

Age Range: all ages

Parking:  parking lot off of Princess Street and Leigh Street

Ground Cover: concrete

Main Equipment: ​

• 1 spray post
• multiple in ground jets 

Accessibility Features: wheel chair accessible

Facilities/Surrounding Park Area/Other:

• see Orono Park post
  
• washrooms 

Surrounding Park Area: some small green fields around the park, a bridge with a small stream and a lot of great picnic space

Seating: multiple picnic tables (including one wheelchair friendly area) and multiple park benches

Shade: plenty of shade over the playground structure from the surrounding trees and shade throughout the park and over the picnic areas as well

Overall assessment: Plan on spending a few hours at this park and pack a picnic! With the playground, Skatepark, outdoor public swimming pool (for a fee $) and great trail surrounding the park there is plenty to do and see. A great park to visit while on a Clarington country drive. Post by Valerie

Area: South Bowmanville

Hours of Operation: end of June to late August from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., weather permitting

Age Range: all ages

Parking:  parking lot on East Beach Road in front of the park

Ground Cover: recycled rubber and concrete

Main Equipment: 

• 5 bucket dump post + 1 other bucket dump post
• whale water arch
• 2 water blasters
• 2 spray posts
• 1 water tube

Accessibility Features: wheel chair accessible

Facilities/Surrounding Park Area/Other:

• see East Beach Park post 

Seating: 2 park benches and 2 picnic tables around the splash pad itself, pavilion with additional park benches between the splash pad and playground and multiple benches throughout the surrounding park

Shade: no shade over the Splash Pad, shade from some trees and adjacent pavilion with a few park benches

Overall assessment:  Pack enough for a day out as kids will definitely be entertained for hours at this park!   With a great lakeside view and location alongside the paved waterfront trail, including a playground, there is plenty to do.  If you forget your picnic lunch don't fret as there is also a restaurant nearby (Bobby C's Marina Restaurant). 

Area: Central Bowmanville

Hours of Operation: end of June to late August from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., weather permitting

Age Range: all ages

Parking:  small parking lot off of Park Drive

Ground Cover: recycled rubber

Main Equipment: 

• 3 bucket dump post
• 1 spray post

Accessibility Features: wheel chair accessible

Facilities/Surrounding Park Area/Other:

• see Bowmanville Memorial Park post 

Seating: 2 park benches

Shade: no shade over the Splash Pad, shade from some trees and a large picnic structure to provide shade right next to the Splash Pad

Overall assessment:  Just enough water features to cool off on a hot summer day.  And great location right next to a picnic shelter and adjacent playground!