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Mead Field Splash Pad is located on 14th Avenue South, between Chase and Alton Street. The Splash Pad will generally close in mid-September, but the date is weather-dependent.

• Features
• Hours of Operation
• Official Rules

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​Play areas designed to be family friendly including:

• River race feature - a toddler favorite and fun for everyone! (Bring a small ball or small toy that floats if you want)
• Some light spray splash features for the younger kids 
• Lively and exciting spray features for the older kids
• Interactive spray features to encourage team play and creativity
• Four water cannons for games and challenges

Small park shelter with picnic tables
Concrete patio with picnic tables
Benches and seating/observation areas with a shade structure
Unisex bathroom
Drinking fountain​
Bicycle racks
Off-street parking
Fully handicap accessible facility

The Splash Pads are open Memorial Day weekend through mid September (weather permitting), 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or dusk, whichever is earlier; dates and hours may be shortened or extended without notice based upon weather.​

The Splash Pad is open Memorial Day through mid-September, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or dusk, whichever is earlier; dates and hours may be shortened or extended without notice based upon weather.

• Children must be supervised at all times.
• Use the splash pad at your own risk. No lifeguard on duty; the splash pad is not a supervised area.
• No running or rough play is permitted.
• Hanging or climbing on the Splash Pad features is not allowed.
• No pets, skateboards, bicycles, scooters, roller blades or other objects (lawn chairs, etc.) allowed in the splash pad area.
• Clean footwear or aqua socks is strongly recommended.
• No soap, detergents, or shampoos allowed in splash pad area.
• No spitting or discharging bodily waste on the splash pad.
• Food and refreshments must be kept within the picnic area only. Littering prohibited; waste and recycling containers are available. (No glass containers allowed.)
• Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, steroids, tobacco products (including smokeless tobacco, e‐cigarettes and “vape” devices), and any paraphernalia associated with use or consumption of such substances is NOT permitted.
• Water from the splash pad is not suitable for drinking.
• Children who are not toilet trained must wear swim diapers.
• Do not enter the Splash Pad if you have a communicable disease or an open cut.
• Violation of these rules may result in expulsion from the park.
• The Splash Pad may close at any time due to weather, repair, maintenance, or misuse. During severe weather, seek shelter in restrooms or vehicles.
• The City of Wisconsin Rapids may implement and enforce rules that are more stringent or supplement those listed here.
• In the event of an emergency, dial 911.
• Report damage, vandalism or other issues to the Parks & Recreation Department, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., (715) 421-8240. On weekends or after hours, call the Police Department’s non-emergency number, (715) 423-4444, and press #2.
•  Having fun and laughing are strongly encouraged.