2026 Kitago Park (北郷公園) Water Play Pond: Full-Day Course

The Kitago Park Water Play Pond is a free water play spot that appears only in summer at Kitago Park (北郷公園) in Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo. In 2026 it is open from Friday, July 10 to Monday, August 31, from 9:00 to 17:00. The venue is Kitago Park in Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo, and because it is a shallow pond, even small children can easily step in and play within their parents' sight. Use is free, and since it is open from morning to evening, it is a great help that you can choose your hours to fit the family's schedule. Start the morning with a walk along Shiroishi Kokoro-do, a promenade created on the site where a railway once ran. What makes it interesting is that the town's history remains right there in the shape of the perfectly straight path. At midday, move to Kawashimo Park in the same Shiroishi Ward and spread out lunch in the shade of the lilacs, the tree beloved as the symbol of Sapporo. In the afternoon, return to Kitago Park, change into swimwear, and splash about until closing time. Opening hours can change due to weather or cleaning, so check the City of Sapporo's information before you set out.