Jim Ward Park
Toddler-friendly splash pad in Plantation, FL
301 NW 46th Ave, Plantation, FL 3331712 mo–12 yrs
45–90 min
morning · afternoon
Splash pad listed; operating hours and season are not confirmed. About 7 AM–7 PM comes from a local guide, not a city page that loaded. No food, glass or pets in the splash area.
Free city park. The city facility listing describes a playground, a zero-depth water play area (splash pad; water shoes required; no food, glass or pets in the splash area), basketball and tennis courts, pavilions, and a walking trail. The park listing does not confirm restrooms or shade. Restrooms are listed for the Jim Ward Community Center at the same address; the park page does not say those restrooms are open to park visitors. Hours are about 7 AM–7 PM (8 AM–6 PM on holidays) in a local guide. The city page did not load for this check, so treat those hours as unconfirmed and call the city before you count on the splash pad being on.
Why kids love it
A free splash pad plus a playground. The city listing does not confirm restrooms or shade, and the splash pad's season is not posted.
Plantation · Central Broward
🎒 Packing list
- • Swim diaper
- • Water shoes
- • Towels
- • Sunscreen
- • Dry change of clothes
- • Water bottles
Safety notes
- ! Water shoes prevent slips on wet concrete
- ! Constant supervision — splash pads move fast for little legs
- ! No food, glass or pets in the splash area
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Quick facts
- Address
- 301 NW 46th Ave, Plantation, FL 33317
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- 12 mo–12 yr
- Time needed
- 45–90 minutes
- Best time
- morning and afternoon
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Shade
- Little or none
- Water play
- Yes
- Hours
- Splash pad listed; operating hours and season are not confirmed. About 7 AM–7 PM comes from a local guide, not a city page that loaded. No food, glass or pets in the splash area.
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Questions about Jim Ward Park
Is Jim Ward Park good for toddlers?
Yes. We recommend Jim Ward Park for ages 12 mo–12 yr. A free splash pad plus a playground. The city listing does not confirm restrooms or shade, and the splash pad's season is not posted.
How much does Jim Ward Park cost?
Jim Ward Park is free. Prices and policies change, so confirm before you go.
How long should we plan for Jim Ward Park?
Most families spend 45 to 90 minutes. It is at its best in the morning and afternoon. Splash pad listed; operating hours and season are not confirmed. About 7 AM–7 PM comes from a local guide, not a city page that loaded. No food, glass or pets in the splash area.
Does Jim Ward Park have shade, restrooms and stroller access?
Plan for little or no shade. We have no record of restrooms or stroller access here, so check before you go.
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