The Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad is open:

  • May 23-Aug 5: Open daily, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Aug 6-Sept 7: Open Thursdays through Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Sept 8-Sept 30: Open Fridays through Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

For up-to-the-minute information about changes in the spray pad hours of operation, call the Splash & Skate Hotline at (812) 349-3741.

No charge for admission.

The spray pad is an accessible facility that gives visitors of all abilities an opportunity to interact with the water, which is treated in a closed, chlorinated system similar to those used for swimming pools. The spray pad uses a closed system of about 3,500 gallons that recycles water; new water is only added to replenish water lost to evaporation. The spray pad uses multiple filter systems including a basket filter, sand filter, and UV filter.

See Rules of Use below.

Rules of Use

  • Aquatics wheelchairs are available 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The spray pad is unsupervised. Use at your own risk. The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation assumes no liability for injuries in this non-supervised facility. (Indiana Code 34-13-3-3)
  • Spray pad capacity is 226.
  • Anyone who has or has had diarrhea in the past two (2) weeks shall not use the spray pad.
  • Anyone who has an area of exposed subepidermal tissue, open blisters, cuts, etc., is advised not to use the spray pad.
  • All persons shall take a cleansing shower before using the spray pad. A bather leaving the spray pad to use the toilet shall take another cleansing shower before returning to the spray pad.
  • Spitting, spouting of water, blowing the nose, and similar behavior at the spray pad is prohibited.
  • No running or rough play is permitted at the spray pad, on the runways, in dressing rooms, or in showers.
  • Street clothes are not allowed in the spray pad.
  • All diaper-aged children shall use plastic pants with tight fitting elastic at the legs and waist, or swim diapers.
  • Do not change diapers at the spray pad platform area. Changing diapers near the water increases the risk of fecal contamination and is a violation of the Indiana State Health Code. Please use the diaper changing stations in the public restrooms.
  • Children under age 10 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Spray water is not for drinking. There is a water fountain at the spray pad restroom building.
  • Spray water is not to be used for bathing.
  • The following are NOT permitted at the spray pad:
    • balloons
    • profanity
    • food
    • glass containers
    • smoking and vaping
    • illegal drugs
    • alcoholic beverages
    • amplified music
    • advertising, including but not limited to posters, fliers, banners, and yard signs
    • pets

Report abuse, behavioral misconduct, or maintenance issues to the following agencies:
Emergency: 911
Bloomington Police Department dispatch (812) 349-3304
Bloomington Parks and Recreation (812) 349-3700