*Updated May 2019* Splash pads are popping up across Siouxland, and in this weather, we sure need them! Splash pads are park areas that don't have any standing water like a pool, but have lots of fountains, dumping buckets, sprayers, and other water features kids can run through, under, over, or past to get nice and wet on a hot day (Want to dive deeper? You may be looking for my Guide to Siouxland Pools & Swim Lessons) The Sioux City splashpads get mostly rave reviews from local families, but the most common complaint when one comes up is kids slipping. To avoid this, make sure kids are in water shoes with good grip on the bottom, not in flip flops or other shoes with smooth bottoms. And don't forget your sunscreen! Here's where you can go to join in on the refreshing splash pad fun in and around Sioux City: Cone Park multi-generational fun at the Cone Park Splash Pad Where: 3800 Line Drive Open: 10am-8pm Want to know more? Here's