SPLASH PAD UPDATE 7/8/2025

The replacement of the Old Town Square splashpad has taken longer than anticipated.  However, we are happy to announce that we are nearing the finish line. City staff have completed the installation and electrical work.  On Tuesday, July 8th, a specialized technician arrived in Fairfax to program and calibrate the splashpad.  This process is estimated to take 5 days - without any weather delays. 

When complete, the Splash Pad will re-open to the public.  We thank everyone for their patience as they have waited for this beloved facility to open.  Many of our challenges with the replacement have stemmed from attempting to retrofit a new system into the space left by the previous now obsolete system. 

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Welcome to the City of Fairfax Splash Pad in Old Town Square, 10415 North Street.
The facility typically opens in May and closes in October.
Please check this page for splash pad announcements, updates, and information.

Please note: The splash pad is unstaffed. To report mechanical issues, please call
703-385-7858 (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. •on weekdays, excluding holidays). Issues reported after business hours will be addressed on the next business day.

Old Town Square Splash Pad Rules

The splash pad is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 

The splash pad may be turned off periodically without notice.

The splash pad will close occasionally for routine maintenance during the operating season. Please check this webpage for updates and information.

• Surface is slippery when wet. Water shoes are highly recommended.
• Children younger than age of 12 must be supervised by an adult.
• Parents and guardians: watch your children carefully!
• Do not drink the water, which is chemically treated and recirculated. Please use the nearby drinking fountain.
• Keep animals off the splash pad.
• Pollution is prohibited: no urination, fecal matter, vomiting, nose-blowing, or spitting is allowed on the splash pad.
• Use the splash pad only if diarrhea-free for the past two weeks.
• Diaper-age children or incontinent persons must wear a “swim diaper” with plastic pants.
• No glass containers, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, inline skates, wagons, or strollers allowed.
• No food or drink allowed.
• No running or horseplay.
• Appropriate dress must be worn at all times.
• Visitors must use foot shower before entering the splash pad area.
• Splash pad occupancy load is 37.
• Having fun is permissible, and highly encouraged.

To report maintenance or contamination issues, call 703-385-7858 during business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, excluding holidays). Messages received after business hours will be addressed the following business day.

Please note: Old Town Square’s cascade fountain, located near the splash pad, is not a recreation resource — please keep people and pets out of the fountain at all times.