{"id":9803,"date":"2023-05-18T11:46:10","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T18:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rtcsnv.com\/news\/?p=9803"},"modified":"2023-05-18T11:46:10","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T18:46:10","slug":"beat-the-heat-with-free-splash-pads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rtc.staging.snvhost.net\/news\/beat-the-heat-with-free-splash-pads\/","title":{"rendered":"Beat the heat with free splash pads"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Parents: pack a snack, grab your kids\u2019 swimsuits and slather on the sunscreen &#8211; the splash pads are open!<\/p>\r\n<p>Pools and water parks aren\u2019t the only way to cool off this summer. There are more than 60 free splash pads located at parks throughout Southern Nevada that are great for playdates, family outings or just relaxing down time. And the best part \u2013 you can get there in comfort on RTC transit!<\/p>\r\n<p>To help find a splash pad close to you, here\u2019s an up-to-date list of splash pads and a <a href=\"https:\/\/vegasfamilyevents.com\/las-vegas-splash-pads-parks\/\">map<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-9805 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rtcsnv.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/2-3.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.rtcsnv.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/2-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"677\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27677%27%20height%3D%27451%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20677%20451%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27677%27%20height%3D%27451%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/rtc.staging.snvhost.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/2-3-200x133.png 200w, https:\/\/rtc.staging.snvhost.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/2-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/rtc.staging.snvhost.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/2-3-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/rtc.staging.snvhost.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/2-3-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/rtc.staging.snvhost.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/2-3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/rtc.staging.snvhost.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/2-3-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/rtc.staging.snvhost.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/2-3-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/rtc.staging.snvhost.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/05\/2-3.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/>For more information, check out these sites:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lasvegasnevada.gov\/News\/Blog\/Detail\/splash-pads\">Las Vegas Splash Pads<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofhenderson.com\/government\/departments\/parks-and-recreation\/parks-and-trails\/splash-pads\">Henderson Splash Pads<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com\/things-to-do\/splash-pads\">North Las Vegas Splash Pads<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/parkslocator.clarkcountynv.gov\/\">Clark County Parks Locator<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>While most splash pads are open during regular park hours, times may vary on school days, so be sure to check before you go. And why not begin the fun before you arrive by taking a stress-free ride? There are a number of RTC bus routes that will conveniently get you and your family to and from the park. For a complete schedule of routes visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtcsnv.com\/ways-to-travel\/schedules-maps\/\">RTC Website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>City of Las Vegas Splash Pads<\/strong>\r\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Park Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Clark County Parks Splash Pads<\/strong>\r\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Park Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>City of Henderson Splash Pads<\/strong>\r\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Park Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. except Acacia and Hayley Hendricks, which close at 8 p.m.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>City of North Las Vegas Splash Pads<\/strong>\r\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\r\n\t<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Park Hours Vary<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Be safe, have fun and stay cool at your local splash pad this summer!<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parents: pack a snack, grab your kids\u2019 swimsuits and slather on the sunscreen &#8211; the splash pads are open! 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