Splash Pad Features and Equipment
We build with Rain Deck splash pad equipment. Here is what you can choose from, from the jets set into the pad to the features kids run under. Not sure where to start? Most families pick 8–12 ground jets and one or two above-ground features.
In the ground
Ground jets and spray nozzles
Ground jets sit flush with the surface, so the pad is flat and safe to walk on when the water is off. A controller fires them in zones to create patterns that change as kids play.
- Adjustable jets
- The workhorse nozzle. Height and arc can be tuned for little kids or big ones.
- Shower and bubbler nozzles
- Gentle, low sprays that are perfect for toddlers.
- Triple shooters
- Three streams from one nozzle for a busier spray pattern.
- Rings and rows of water
- Groups of jets that fire in a circle or line, often sequenced by the controller.
Above ground
Residential features
- Water mushroom (30" and 40")
- Rain falls from a mushroom canopy. Our most popular first feature.
- Water umbrella
- A wider canopy that sheets water down all around.
- Fire hydrant sprayer
- Kids love it. Sprays from the sides like the real thing.
- Dumping bucket
- Fills slowly, then tips over. The anticipation is half the fun.
- Rainy palm tree
- Tropical look with water raining from the fronds.
- Cactus cooler
- A desert-themed sprayer that fits right in with Arizona landscaping.
- Waterfall
- A curtain of water kids can run through.
- Rain stick and spider stick
- Slim posts with fine sprays, good for smaller pads.
- Flower shower and shower sprayer
- Colorful overhead showers in several sizes.
Commercial
Stainless-steel features for commercial pads
For HOAs, daycares and public-facing splash pads, Rain Deck's stainless-steel line is built for constant use:
- Stainless-steel versions of the mushrooms, umbrellas and palm trees
- Multi-bucket dumping towers and tipping buckets
- Water loops, arches and rain curtains
- Water cannons kids can aim
- Large themed play structures for splash parks
See commercial splash pads for how those projects work.
Controls
Activation, lighting and surfaces
How the water turns on
- Push-button timer: press to run for a set time. Included standard.
- Ground sensor: water starts when someone steps on a spot in the pad.
- Post activator: a colorful post kids press to start the show.
LED lighting
Kits of 4 to 10 color LED lights, plus lighted nozzles, turn the pad into an evening feature that looks great even when nobody is playing.
Surfaces
Broom-finish concrete, cool-deck coating, stamped concrete, or poured rubber in more than a dozen colors. Compare surfaces.
Want help picking features?
Try the online estimator to mix and match, or we can recommend a layout during your consultation.
Common questions
How many features should I add?
Most families start with 8–12 in-ground jets and one or two above-ground features. A 40-inch water mushroom is the most popular first pick, because it gives toddlers a gentle shower and older kids something to run under. Each feature adds water flow, so we size the pump and tank to match.
Can I add features later?
Yes, if it is planned for. We can stub in plumbing and a footing for a future feature during the original build, which makes adding it later much cheaper than cutting into a finished pad.
What activates the water?
You have three options: a push-button timer that runs for a set time, a ground sensor that starts the water when someone steps on it, or a post activator kids press to start the show. All of them shut the water off automatically so the system is not running when nobody is playing.
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