Kids play in the splash pads at San Antonio’s Pearl development, which is privately owned and not operated by the city. Credit: Instagram / historicpearl

If you’re a parent looking to keep your kids entertained as warmer weather sets in, thank your lucky stars. The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department will reopen  five splash pad locations on Saturday, March 5.

“With spring break around the corner, it’s a great time to open the city’s splash pads for families and visitors to enjoy,” Director of Parks and Recreation Homer Garcia said.

The following city splash pad locations are scheduled to resume operation:

  • Benavides Park, 1502 Salito St.
  • Elmendorf Lake Park, 3700 W Commerce St.
  • Hemisfair Park, 343 S. Alamo St.
  • Lincoln Park, 2915 E. Commerce St.
  • Pearsall Park, 4838 Old Pearsall Road

The pads will operated 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily and are free. Even so, with temperatures are expected to drop into the 50s next week, parents may want to delay their kids’ visits, unless they’re up for a polar plunge.

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Michael Karlis is a multimedia journalist at the San Antonio Current, whose coverage in print and on social media focuses on local and state politics. He is a graduate of American University in Washington,...