PHOENIX — After 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 -- basically anywhere that is air-conditioned; or spend a couple of hours splashing around in the water.
There are more than 100 community pools, water parks and splash pads with water fountains, swizzle sticks and slides to keep cool and have fun.
We've mapped and listed all of the ones we could find below. Some cities have opened their pools already under preseason hours, while others do not open until May. Some pools have admission fees and season passes available. We've linked all the city websites below.
ANTHEM
Anthem's Community Center is open year-round. The water park opens May 25.
Pools
- Anthem Community Center/Big Splash water park, 41130 N Freedom Way, Anthem, AZ 85086. More information.
Splash Pads/Spray Pads
- Community Park, 41703 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem, AZ 85086. More information.
- Liberty Bell Park, 40106 N Liberty Bell Way, Phoenix, AZ 85086. More information.
- Outlets at Anthem, 4250 W. Anthem Way, Phoenix, AZ 85086. More information.
APACHE JUNCTION
Apache Junction's pool opens May 25.
Pools
- Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center, 1091 W Southern Ave, Apache Junction, AZ 85119. More information.
Splash Pads/Spray Pads
- Flatiron Park, 100 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction AZ 85120. More information.
AVONDALE
Splash Pads/Spray Pads
- Friendship Park, 12325 W. McDowell Rd., Avondale, AZ 85323. More information.
BUCKEYE
The Buckeye Aquatic Center will open for the season in May.
Pools
- Buckeye Aquatic Center, 207 N. 9th St., Buckeye AZ 85326. More information.
CAREFREE
The splash pad runs April 1 - October 1.
Splash Pads/Spray Pads
- KIWANIS Splash Park (in Carefree Desert Gardens), 101 Easy St., Carefree, AZ 85377. More information.
CHANDLER
The Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center is open now with limited hours. Hamilton opens for weekends on May 4. Desert Oasis and Nozomi open on May 24 while the other pools open May 25.
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
- Chuparosa Park, 2400 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler, AZ 85286. More information.
- Desert Breeze Park, 660 N. Desert Breeze Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85226. More information.
- Espee Park, 450 E. Knox Rd., Chandler, AZ 85225. More information.
El MIRAGE
Splash Pads/Spray Pads
- Gateway Park, 10100 N. El Mirage Rd., El Mirage, AZ 85335. More information.
FOUNTAIN HILLS
Splash Pads/Spray Pads
- Rotary Centennial Splash Park, 17040 E. El Lago Blvd., Fountain Hills AZ 85268. More information.
- Fountain Park, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills AZ 85268. More information.
GILBERT
Pools open for the summer on May 25.
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.
GLENDALE
Public swimming at Rose Lane and Foothills aquatics center begins on June 2. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix is open on weekends in March, April and May. On May 18, the parks opens every day.
Pools
- Rose Lane Park, 5003 W Marlette Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301. More information.
- Foothills Aquatic Center, 5600 W Union Hills Dr., Glendale, AZ 85308. More information.
Splash Pads
- Heroes Park, 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road, Glendale, Arizona 85303. More information.
- Fountain Park at Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85305.
Water parks
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix (formerly Wet ‘n’ Wild), 4243 W Pinnacle Peak Rd., Glendale, AZ 85310. More information.
GOODYEAR
Open swim at Goodyear Community Pool starts on May 25.
Pools
- Goodyear Community Pool, 430 E Loma Linda Blvd., Goodyear, AZ 85338. More information.
Splash Pads/Spray Pads
- Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85395. More information.
LITCHFIELD PARK
Pools
- Litchfield Park Recreation Center, 100 S. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. More information.
MESA
The City of Mesa's pools open on May 25.
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.
Water park
- Golfland Sunsplash, 155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa, AZ 85210. More information.
PEORIA
Sunrise is open for swimming lessons only. All three pools will open for swimming in May.
Pools
- Peoria Pool, 11200 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345. More information.
- Sunrise Pool, 21321 N 86th Dr, Peoria, AZ 85382. More information.
- Centennial Pool, 14388 N 79th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85381. More information.
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.
PHOENIX
The City of Phoenix's pools open May 27 (Memorial Day) and remain open through July. From August to Sept. 2 (Labor Day), 11 pools remain open on weekends.
Pools
- Alkire Pool, 1617 W Papago St, Phoenix, AZ 85007. More information.
- 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 (Cactus) Pool, 3801 W Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85029. More information.
- Deer Valley Pool, 19400 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027. More information.
- Eastlake Pool, 1549 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85034. 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 St, Phoenix, AZ 85009. More information.
- Grant Pool, 714 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003. More information.
- Harmon Pool, 1425 S 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003. More information.
- Hermoso Pool, 5749 S 20th St, Phoenix, AZ 85040. More information.
- Holiday Pool, 4530 N 67th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85033. More information.
- Madison Pool, 1440 E Glenrosa Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85014. More information.
- Marivue Pool, 5625 W Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85031. More information.
- Maryvale Pool, 4444 N 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031. More information.
- Mountain View Pool, 1104 E Grovers Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85022. 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.
- Roadrunner Pool, 3502 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032. 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.
- University Pool, 1102 W Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85007. 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.
- Harmon Park, 1425 S 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003. More information.
- Laveen Village Park, 3146 W. Vineyard, 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.
- Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix AZ 85050. More information.
- Phoenix Zoo (inside), 455 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008. More information.
QUEEN CREEK
The splash pads are open from March - October.
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.
SCOTTSDALE
Public swimming hours begin in May. However, Cactus, Eldorado and McDowell Mountain have lap swim and classes year-round.
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.
- 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
Open swim at Surprise Aquatic Center and Hollyhock Pool begins May 25.
Pools
- Surprise Aquatic Center, 15831 N. Bullard Ave. Surprise, AZ 85374. More information.
- Hollyhock Pool, 15808 N Hollyhock St. Surprise, AZ 85378. More information.
Splash Pads/Spray Pads
- Heritage Park, 15073 W. Sweetwater Ave. Surprise, AZ 85379. More information.
- Dick McComb City Park, 17894 W. Westpark Blvd. Surprise, AZ 85388. More information.
- Veramonte, 12741 N. 140th Dr. Surprise, AZ 85379. More information.
TEMPE
Tempe's pools opened on April 1. Big Surf water park opens on May 4.
Pools
- 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.
- Esquer Park Splash Pad, 2407 E. McArthur Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281. More information.
- Hudson Park Splash Pad, 1430 S. Cedar St., Tempe, AZ 85281. More information.
- Jaycee Park Splash Pad, 817 W. 5th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281. More information.
- Tempe Marketplace (near Barnes & Noble), 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281. More information.
Water parks
- Big Surf, 1500 N. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281. More information.
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