Although Tucson summer is lightly cooler than the Phoenix summer, it still gets pretty hard to handle. The challenge gets harder when you’re a family with kids: you want them to have fun, enjoy the outdoors, and take them out of the house. But what can you do when temperatures are unbearable?
This list is the solution to all those summer problems! Tucson offers places to cool off with water fun, including water parks, aquatic centers, and splash pads. Take a look at Kid City Guide’s top picks for places to escape the summer heat in Tucson with children:
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221 E Wetmore Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA
Funtasticks Family Fun Park
Funtasticks Family Fun Park features 5,200 square feet and three levels of indoor fun for the entire family!2
23 W Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, AZ 85704, USA
Oro Valley Aquatic Center
The Oro Valley Aquatic Center is the top spot in Southern Arizona for competitive swimming and family fun!3
12280 N Heritage Park Dr, Marana, AZ 85653
Heritage River Park Splash Pad
With 4,500 square feet of fun, the Heritage River Park Splash Pad is located in a farm-themed park and offers a water windmill, a tractor, and spraying horses! Kids can also enjoy a nice playground, walking trails, a community garden, and more!4
15455 S Camino Lago Azul, Sahuarita, AZ 85629, USA
Rancho Sahuarita Water Park
Rancho Sahuarita's water park features three slides, the main lap pool, a spa, and the largest private splash!5
7770 N Shannon Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741, USA
Thad Terry Aquatics Center
The Thad Terry Aquatics Center features a year-round competition pool and a seasonal recreation pool.6
2561 W Ruthrauff Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
Cool Water Kids Splash Pad
Cool Water Kids Splash Pad is another fantastic option for splash pads in Tucson! It offers many fun features and kids’ favorites. It can accommodate up to 75 children and adults. A great option to cool off this summer! The admission fee is free!7
1575 E 36th St, Tucson, AZ 85713, USA
Quincie Douglas Pool
Quincie Douglas Pool in Tucson is an awesome option for family fun!8
8155 E Poinciana Dr, Tucson, AZ 85730, USA
Clements Swimming pool
Located near Santa Rita High School and the Pima Community College East, Clements Swimming Pool features a 142 feet slide in which kids will have a blast enjoying summer as they should!9
15000 N Secret Springs Dr, Marana, AZ 85658, USA
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is a top option for travelers visiting Tucson or families who want to enjoy a calming escape!10
5615 N. Sanders Rd., Tucson
