The splash pads at San Jacinto Plaza downtown and the El Paso Zoo also offer a respite from the heat, but on a smaller, less tricked out level. No water buckets and fountains at either, just cooling water jets shooting randomly out of the ground.
The San Jacinto pad follows the same operating procedures as the city-run splash parks, while operating hours for the pad at the zoo matches zoo days and hours. While free to use once inside the zoo, admission to the El Paso Zoo itself is required.
The neighboring towns of Horizon City (Golden Eagle Park next to Frank Macias Elementary), and Socorro (Bulldog Championship Park) also provide residents with splash pads to cool off in.
Water Parks
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Wet ‘N Wild Waterworld
The 60-acre water park just outside El Paso in Anthony has more than 25 rides and attractions, including its most recent addition; The Tarantula Tailspin. The double rider slide sends riders twisting and turning down high banking corners into dual 360-degree downward spirals.
The largest wave pool in Texas, and a lot of shade trees are a couple of other pluses. For hours, admission prices, and more details visit their website
The Swim Club at The Elmont
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The Swim Club is the newest entry on the water park scene. Located in the Montecillo community on the westside, it has a “not so lazy” river, three water slides, pool, splash pad, and luxury cabanas.
Find more info and purchase passes in advance on the Elmont website.
El Paso Water Parks
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Chapoteo is located down the street from Lionel Forti Park at 1225 Giles in the Lower Valley, Lost Kingdom sits in the Bassett Place area at 6001 Hughey.
Camp Cohen is in the Northeast in the former Cohen Stadium site. The Far East has Oasis inside "The Beast" Regional Park near the intersection of Montana and Hueco Club Road.
While they all have the same basic water features, such as water slides, climbing walls, lazy river current channels, and kiddie playgrounds, each has its own unique theme and signature feature. Choose your adventure at EPWaterParks.com.
City & County Pools
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The Pavo Real Outdoor Aquatic Facility at 110 Presa in the Lower Valley is the only city outdoor pool currently open. However, there are 8 indoor pools hosting summer recreation swimming. More info can be found here.
The county runs three outdoor pools, including an Olympic size pool at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. Adding to the fun factor are slides for kids and adults, a small pool for children, an enclosed picnic area with shaded BBQ grills, and two regulation sized volleyball courts -- one sand and one grass.
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