The splash pad is closed until further notice for electrical repairs. The playground is still open. A free splash pad pairs with a big playground with slides, a mini climbing wall and a flexible bridge, near the zoo. The water animals (dolphins and turtles) shoot for the little ones.
Before you go
- Swim diaper required for toddlers
- No lifeguard. Stay close
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-10-02.
Both are free. The water shuts an hour before the slides do. The pad opens for the season in mid April, weather permitting, and holds 45 people with no lifeguard on duty.
⚠ The splash pad closes at 6 PM, an hour before the playground does. They do not run on the same schedule.
Swim-diaper required no inflatables, pets or glass. No lifeguard, and the pad caps at 45 people.
Where this came from
- Gulf Breeze Parks & Recreation, Dolphin Island Splash Pad, read 09/02/2026: “Dolphin Island Splash Pad OPEN DAILY: 9AM - 6PM Opening April 18th (pending weather)”; “Summer Group Designated Times Monday-Friday at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Maximum Group Size 15”; “All person using the Splash Pad do so at their own risk. No Life Guard is on duty. Maximum capacity is 45 people.”
- Gulf Breeze Parks & Recreation, Sunset Kids Playground, same read: “Open daily, 10:00am - 7:00pm”.