Piñon Splash Pad opens May 22 for White Rock families
White Rock’s Piñon Splash Pad opened Friday with daily hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Labor Day, giving families a nearby place to cool off.
White Rock families got a dependable place to cool off as the Piñon Splash Pad at 10 Sherwood Blvd. opened at 10 a.m. Friday and is scheduled to stay open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1.
Los Alamos County paired the opening with a reminder that the splash pad is unsupervised, so adult supervision is recommended. The county also said athletic or similar equipment is not allowed, animals are prohibited and visitors should not climb on the water features because of safety and maintenance concerns. County officials said they want the splash pad kept clean and in good condition for everyone to use.
The opening follows a familiar seasonal pattern for Piñon Park, where the splash pad is typically open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The county’s 2025 announcement listed the same daily hours and a similar closing window, signaling continuity for families who plan summer routines around White Rock’s outdoor recreation spots.
Piñon Park is also home to the skate park, and the splash pad sits inside a broader county park system that includes 29 parks, 20 playgrounds, 600 acres of parks, 4,000 acres of open space and 58 miles of trails. That larger network helps explain why a small piece of water play in White Rock draws attention: in a county where outdoor amenities are spread across neighborhoods and recreation areas, access and reliability matter.
The splash pad opening also came after Los Alamos County Community Services Department held ribbon cuttings at Piñon Park and the 37th St. Playground on May 5 to celebrate ADA accessibility updates and renovations. Piñon Park Pool in White Rock is set to open Saturday, May 23, adding another aquatic option for families looking for a place to spend the first true stretch of summer.
For questions about the Piñon Splash Pad, the county lists Wendy Parker of the Parks and Open Space Division as the contact.
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