A Dream Realized
After more than two decades of community desire and planning, West Chester Township officially opened the Beckett Park Splash Playground on May 23, 2025. Named a bicentennial gift, this $1.5–1.6 million investment transformed a failed ice-skating pond into Ohio’s largest free splash pad!
Where & Why
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Location: 8545 Beckett Road, across from Muhlhauser Barn on the park’s west side
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Website: Learn more here!
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Accessibility: Fully inclusive design complements the adjacent boundless playground—features are accessible to children of all abilities
Design & Highlights
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Massive layout: Second-largest free spray ground in the state!
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Eighteen interactive water features, grouped into three age zones:
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Tot zone (for 2–5 yr): low jets, water tables
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Dynamic zone (for ages 6–12): slides, spraying arches
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Family zone: central slides, water rock, arcs, dumping buckets—designed for group play
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Central structure: 5-ft deck with a tube slide, plus additional smaller slides for tots and side-by-side slides.
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Shade & seating: Covered seating wall and shade structures for parents and guardians.
Practical Info
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Open: Beckett Park Splash Playground is open daily, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. through Labor Day.
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Admission: Free—no fee, parking or reservation required .
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Seasonal note: Picnic shelter is reserved May–September; others available first-come, first-served.
Why it’s Popular
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Inclusive by design: Features designed for all ages & abilities; level access and sensory-friendly elements.
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Variety of thrills: From gentle sprays to high-energy buckets and slides, kids stay engaged across different stages.
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Community boost: Connects families with broader park amenities—walking trails, fishing ponds, volleyball, barn rentals, and baseball fields
Planning a Visit?
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Touch on features: Perfect for balancing energetic play with mellow rest time under shaded seating.
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Go early on weekends: The popularity means it can get busy fast—though no entrance fee helps offset the crowd.
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Pack smart: Bring swimwear, towels, sunscreen, water shoes, and snacks to make the most of the day.
