When Bismarck Splash Pads Open For The 2026 Season

It's finally warming up in North Dakota, and signs of spring and summer are everywhere. Trees are green, flowers are blooming, patios are opening up, and soon enough, our local waterparks and splash pads will be opening for Bismarck-Mandan families.

For many, the waterparks and pools are a summer staple. It's a great place to make some family memories. We love watching the kids run around the splash zones, ride out the waves in the wave pools, and splash down the waterslides-it's all a blast.

We recently did a report on when Raging Rivers Waterpark would be opening this year

According to RagingRiversWaterpark.com, the first day of the waterpark season is on May 28th. Obviously, this is weather permitting.

It looks like some of our local splash pads will be opening a little sooner. Here is when each park will open, according to the Bismarck Parks and Rec website.

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Opening Dates

Elks Aquatic Center, Hillside Aquatic Complex, and Paul H. Wachter Aquatic Complex are all scheduled to open on June 1st, weather permitting.

Hours:

• Monday-Thursday: 12:00-4:00 pm and 4:30-8:00 pm
• Friday-Sunday: 12:00-7:00pm
• Hillside lap swim Monday-Friday: 11:30 am-12:30 pm

The source also says that New Generations Splash Pad will be open from Memorial Day through mid-September.