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Summer guide Countywide directory

Splash Pads in Sarnia & Lambton County

Find free splash pads by community, with addresses, directions, and nearby playgrounds, pools and beaches.

Most splash pads run from the May long weekend through Thanksgiving. City of Sarnia pads are open 8:30 am to 8:30 pm daily, weather permitting.

15free splash pads across the county
13with a playground beside them
3steps from a beach
2with a pool on site
The Tecumseh Park splash pad in Sarnia, with blue mushroom sprayers, a rainbow arch and water jets running across the pad
The new splash pad at Kenwick on the Lake Park in Bright’s Grove, with purple domes and blue water features on green rubber surfacing, and the playground behind

Tecumseh Park in Sarnia and Kenwick on the Lake Park in Bright’s Grove. Photos from the Hub’s guide library.

About this guide

Use this guide to find the closest splash pad, see what is beside it, and get directions in one tap.

Every splash pad listed here is free to use. Hours, seasonal dates and weather closures can vary by municipality, so check local updates before a special trip.

Pack a towel and a change of clothes.
The rest takes care of itself.

Showing all 15 splash pads

City of Sarnia

Sarnia

Two pads in the city: one beside Tecumseh Pool, and a new one across the street from Bright’s Grove Beach.

Sarnia · Bright’s Grove
  1. Tecumseh Park Splash Pad

    Sarnia334 Russell St South

    Beside Tecumseh Pool at the Cox Youth Centre, operated by the YMCA. Pool admission applies separately; splash pad is free.

    • Free
    • Playground nearby
    • Pool on site

    Directions to Tecumseh Park Splash PadSarnia guide

  2. Kenwick on the Lake Park Splash Pad

    Bright’s Grove2759 Lakeshore Road

    Newly opened June 2026. Across the street from Bright’s Grove Beach. Covered pavilion, washrooms, gazebo, and tennis and pickleball courts on site. A seasonal food truck is usually parked here.

    • Free
    • Playground nearby
    • Near beach

    Directions to Kenwick on the Lake Park Splash PadBright’s Grove guide

Point Edward · St. Clair Township

South Sarnia and St. Clair River Communities

Point Edward by the Blue Water Bridge, then the communities south of Sarnia in St. Clair Township.

Point Edward · Corunna · Courtright · Sombra · Port Lambton · Wilkesport
  1. Point Edward Splash Pad

    Point Edward10 Michigan Avenue

    Walking distance to the Point Edward waterfront and close to the Blue Water Bridge. Good spot to combine with a riverside walk.

    • Free
    • Playground nearby

    Directions to Point Edward Splash PadSarnia guide

  2. Corunna Splash Pad

    Corunna420 Colborne Street

    Green space and playground alongside the splash pad. A quiet community option south of Sarnia.

    • Free
    • Playground nearby

    Directions to Corunna Splash PadSt. Clair Township guide

  3. Courtright Splash Pad

    Courtright1578 Third Street

    • Free
    • Playground nearby

    Directions to Courtright Splash PadSt. Clair Township guide

  4. Sombra Splash Pad

    Sombra152 Smith Street

    A charming riverside village. Good day trip if you are exploring the St. Clair Parkway.

    • Free

    Directions to Sombra Splash PadSt. Clair Township guide

  5. Port Lambton Splash Pad

    Port Lambton3442 St. Clair Parkway

    Access to a sandy beach on the St. Clair River. One of the more scenic splash pad spots in the county.

    • Free
    • Playground nearby
    • Near beach

    Directions to Port Lambton Splash PadSt. Clair Township guide

  6. Wilkesport Splash Pad

    Wilkesport1622 Baby Road

    • Free
    • Playground nearby

    Directions to Wilkesport Splash PadSt. Clair Township guide

Lambton Shores

North Lambton

Three free splash pads across Forest, Arkona and Thedford.

Forest · Arkona · Thedford
  1. Forest Splash Pad

    ForestRotary Civic Square, 12 Victoria Street

    Central location in downtown Forest, with open green space around it.

    • Free

    Directions to Forest Splash PadLambton Shores guide

  2. Kaeden’s Splash Pad, Arkona

    Arkona16 Smith Street

    Shaded playground area makes this a great morning or late-afternoon stop.

    • Free
    • Playground nearby

    Directions to Kaeden’s Splash Pad, ArkonaLambton Shores guide

  3. Thedford Splash Pad

    Thedford92 Main Street

    • Free
    • Playground nearby

    Directions to Thedford Splash PadLambton Shores guide

Plympton-Wyoming · Warwick · St. Clair Township

Central Lambton

Wyoming, Watford and Brigden, including Wyoming’s park where the splash pad, pool and playground sit together.

Wyoming · Watford · Brigden
  1. Wyoming Splash Pad

    Wyoming517 Ontario Street

    One of the more complete community parks, with a splash pad, pool, and playground all together.

    • Free
    • Playground nearby
    • Pool on site

    Directions to Wyoming Splash PadPlympton-Wyoming guide

  2. Watford Splash Pad

    Watford97 Centennial Ave

    • Free
    • Playground nearby

    Directions to Watford Splash PadWarwick guide

  3. Brigden Splash Pad

    Brigden1592 Elizabeth Street

    • Free
    • Playground nearby

    Directions to Brigden Splash PadSt. Clair Township guide

Grand Bend

Grand Bend and Lambton Shores

Right at the main beach, for a splash-and-sand day on Lake Huron.

Grand Bend
  1. Grand Bend Beach Splash Pad

    Grand Bend90 Main Street W

    Right at Grand Bend’s iconic main beach on Lake Huron. Great combo with a beach day.

    • Free
    • Playground nearby
    • At the beach

    Directions to Grand Bend Beach Splash PadGrand Bend guide

Nearby beaches

Add a beach to your water day

These beaches are a separate stop from the splash pads above: sand, open water and a water-quality check before you go.

A family exploring the shoreline of Lake Huron under a wide summer sky
Lake Huron shoreline. Photo from the Hub’s guide library.
  • Canatara Park Beach, Sarnia

    Blue Flag certified since 2014. Nearly a kilometre of sandy beach on Lake Huron. Accessible Rotary playground on site, seasonal food trucks, a bandshell, and paved trails. Check Lambton Public Health for daily water quality status.

  • Bright’s Grove Beach, Sarnia

    A quieter Lake Huron beach with great views and a calmer feel than Canatara. Right across the street from Kenwick on the Lake Park and its new splash pad.

  • Grand Bend Main Beach

    The iconic summer hotspot on Lake Huron. Busy on weekends but worth it. Playground, lifeguards in season, and plenty of food nearby.

  • Port Lambton Beach

    A lesser-known gem on the St. Clair River. Sandy beach, playground, and the riverside splash pad just steps away.

Checking Sarnia beach water quality: text BEACH to 226-909-3003 or call 519-383-3816 for updates.

Hours, costs & questions

Plan your splash pad visit

Hours and closures are set by each municipality, so it’s worth a quick check on very hot or smoky days.

When are splash pads open in Sarnia and Lambton County?

Most City of Sarnia splash pads run 8:30 am to 8:30 pm daily from the May long weekend through Thanksgiving weekend, weather permitting. Splash pads in other municipalities follow a similar schedule but may vary.

Do splash pads in Lambton County cost anything?

No. Every splash pad on this page is free to use. At Tecumseh Park in Sarnia the splash pad sits beside Tecumseh Pool, and pool admission applies separately.

Do splash pads close on air quality advisory days?

Sometimes. On air quality advisory days some facilities close early or stay shut, so check with the municipality before heading out.

Which splash pads are next to a beach?

Kenwick on the Lake Park in Bright’s Grove is across the street from Bright’s Grove Beach, Port Lambton has access to a sandy beach on the St. Clair River, and the Grand Bend Beach Splash Pad is right at Grand Bend’s main beach on Lake Huron.

Which splash pads have a pool on site?

Tecumseh Park in Sarnia, beside Tecumseh Pool at the Cox Youth Centre, and the Wyoming Splash Pad, where the splash pad, pool and playground are all together.

How do I check beach water quality in Sarnia?

Text BEACH to 226-909-3003 or call 519-383-3816 for Sarnia beach water quality updates, or check Lambton Public Health for daily status.

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