Spray Parks & Pools

Beaver Brook Reservation Spray Deck & Playground, Belmont, Free
Ideal for toddlers through age 5 years. There are swings, slides and climbing structures, as well as a nifty Spray Pool that includes boulders for kids to climb over.

Frog Pond Spray Pool & Fountain, Boston, Free
Kids love to keep cool at the Frog Pond at the Boston Common. Splash around in the a giant wading pool a stay cool in the fun fountains.

DCR Pools & Spray Decks, Massachusetts, Free
Beat the heat this summer at a number of great pools & spray decks. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Swimming pools have a water depth of at least two feet. Showers are required before entering the pools.

Rings Fountain on the Greenway, Boston, Free
Cool off on a hot summer day at the Rings Fountain in the Wharf District Parks. You can count 64 nozzles that shoot up in the air and create circles of vertical water.

Artemas Ward Wading Pool, Marlborough, Free
Artemas Ward Wading Pool features a large, gently sloped wading pool with a mushroom misting fountain in the middle.

Artesani Park & Wading Pool, Brighton, Free
Artesani Park & Wading Pool has lifeguards on duty, showers, changing rooms, picnic area, ice cream truck comes often, awesome playground for toddlers and older kids and plenty of parking. Truly is a gem.

Bradley Palmer State Park & Wading Pool, Topsfield, $
The Bradley Palmer State Park Wading Pool is a large, shallow, pleasant place for little ones to get wet. There are lifeguards, bathrooms, a small climbing structure, and lots of shady lounging areas.

Cass Memorial Swimming Pool, Roxbury, Free
Kids of all ages can take swim lessons here, or just beat the heat and go for a cooling public swim!

Charles Bank Playground & Wading Pool w/Fountain, Boston, Free
Situated along the banks of the Charles River, it's a family's dream; a spot where the kids can swing, run, climb, and pretend, while parents enjoy the sun glimmering on the Charles. In the summer, there is a...

Colonnade Rooftop Pool, Boston, $$$$
Beat the Heat at the Colonnade's Roof Top Pool. Located on the 12th floor of The Colonnade Hotel, the RTP features a poolside dining menu including, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as an extensive cocktail menu.