If you’re looking for family-friendly things to do in Palm Springs, put Splashtopia at the top of your list. This kid-friendly Palm Springs water park offer pool fun for the entire family from teens to toddlers, with water slides, a lazy river, pools, and even a splash pad. And I would know! Not only have I lived in Palm Springs for over 20 years, but I’m a toddler mom and a travel writer who loves planning family-friendly vacations. And when it comes to families visiting Palm Springs, Splashtopia is a must!
So whether you’re a Palm Springs mom looking for a family-friendly staycation with a great pool or a parent planning a Palm Springs family vacation, Splashtopia is sure to be a highlight during your desert trip. Here’s everything you need to know for a great family day at Splashtopia!
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What Is Splashtopia?
Splashtopia is a family-friendly water park in Palm Springs, located at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas in Rancho Mirage. Splashtopia was designed specifically with families in mind, from the variety of water features it offers for all ages to the actual layout of the surrounding resort, with family-friendly rooms just steps from this water park.
So what can you expect? Here’s a quick rundown!
- Lazy River: Splashtopia offers a 425-foot lazy river around the water park, with plenty of inflatable floats for guests to enjoy as they wind around the park.
- Waterslides: Enjoy a thrill ride down one of Splashtopia’s two 100-foot waterslides at the center of the water park.
- Splash Pad: Splashtopia features a generous splash pad with fountains and sprinklers for young guests.
- Sandy Beach: A smaller pool is set alongside the lazy river, offering shallow water and a sandy beach to relax. This is separate from the resort’s main pool area, which is just a few steps away.
- Cabanas: Private cabana rentals are available at Splashtopia, offering the perfect home base for poolside relaxation.
- Poolside Dining: Splash Grill offers great poolside fare for a Palm Springs pool day, including burgers and tropical drinks.
- Lounge Chairs and Umbrellas: Yes, the entire lazy river and water park is lined with plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas so you can comfortably relax at Splashtopia all day!
Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly Palm Springs water park for toddlers or teens, Splashtopia will keep the entire family entertained and splashing all day!
Is Splashtopia Good for Toddlers and Young Kids?
Absolutely! Our first trip to Splashtopia was right before my daughter turned one, and she had an absolute blast on the lazy river. They even had special floating tubes just for babies and toddlers, with a plastic bottom so you can fill it with a bit of water and make a floating pool for your little! The lazy river is gentle and relaxing, perfect even for babies to take a soothing float with Mom or Dad around Splashtopia.
Plus, the lazy river even connects to a secluded pool area that’s specifically designed for littles. This is a very shallow pool with a sandy beach, perfect for parents with toddlers and young kids!
Not only can littles enjoy the lazy river, but there’s also a large splash pad with plenty of fun and colorful water features to keep young kids entertained!
Is Splashtopia Good for Teens and Adults?
Another yes! Even teens will love floating down the lazy river, which loops around Splashtopia with a 425-foot loop alongside water features, a wade pool, and splash pad.
Another teen-friendly feature? The two 100-foot waterslides at the center of Splashtopia, offering plenty of thrills for teens and adults.
How to Spend a Day at Splashtopia
The water park is only open to guests staying at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, so it’s easy to walk over, grab a few lounge chairs, and start your day of poolside fun at Splashtopia. Families with younger children or toddlers may want to be closer to the sandy beach area, which connects to a shallow pool and the lazy river, or they may want to be within eyesight of the splash pad in the center of the park. There are ample chairs available throughout Splashtopia, so there’s no need to wake up early to stake out chairs.
The lazy river is a great way to ease into your Splashtopia day while getting a lay of the land. The lazy river circles through the entirety of the water park, and the center island entertains guests of all ages with two waterslides and a splash pad. After enjoying a few hours at the park, head to Splash Grill for freshly grilled burgers and tropical drinks.
The best part? Afternoon naps are just a few steps away back in your room, then you can enjoy a few more hours under the sun–and the iconic desert sunset–to end your day at Splashtopia in Rancho Mirage.
