Looking for the perfect spot in Arcadia and the surrounding towns to help your kids beat the heat? If you're unsure where to go, we've got you covered! Check out our comprehensive list of pools, splash pads, creeks, and lakes around Arcadia, all ideal for cooling off on those scorching summer days.
We advise always checking with the venue when possible before heading out, as hours and availability can change due to various factors, ranging from weather to staffing issues.
Public pools in and around Arcadia
Norman Johnson Aquatic Center
- Address: 405 S. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia, CA 91007
- Admission: Free for Recreational Family Swim!
- Hours: Everybody Swims Program open from 12:30-2:00pm
San Marino Community Pool
- Address: San Marino High School Pool - 2701 Huntington Drive
- Admission: Free
- Hours: Open Swim 1pm-4pm
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Splash pads & fountains in and around Arcadia
Arcadia County Park
- Location: 405 S. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia 91006
- Details: Located on the corner of Huntington and Santa Anita Ave. There's a nearby playground, plenty of parking, and it's FREE.
Splash Zone
- Location: 3233 Kelburn Ave Rosemead 91770
- Details: Open Friday-Sunday and only costs $2 per person!
La Pintoresca Park
- Location: 45 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
Best Beaches For A Day Trip With The Kids
Annenberg Community Beach House
Location: Santa Monica
415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA 90402
- Details: This place has everything you need to keep your kids entertained. There's a splash pad, a playground on the sand, volleyball nets, a pool- all steps from the ocean!
- Admission: Free to use the splash pad, playground, and beach. Pool, cabanas, and cafe require payment and parking is only $12 for a day pass!
- Hours: 8am- 9pm
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Creeks Where You Can Splash around Sierra Madre/Monrovia
Eaton Canyon Trail in Pasadena
- 1750 N Altadena Dr Pasadena, CA 91107
- A relatively easy hike ~4 miles roundtrip and only a short hike to the waterfall
Water Parks
Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center
- Location: 13806 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638
- Details: Free Parking! Pricing for admission is based on height rather than age. 48" and under are $22 for the day.
- Admission: Day passes for the water park are $22-27 each; 2 and under are free!
- Hours: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Make the most of summer in Arcadia, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, and Temple City with these great spots to stay cool and have fun!
