2026 Hiraoka Minami Park Water Play Area: A Full Day Course

The Hiraoka Minami Park Water Play Area is a free water play spot that appears only in summer at Hiraoka Minami Park (平岡南公園) in Kiyota Ward, Sapporo. In 2026 it is open from Sunday, July 5 to Sunday, August 23, from 9:00 to 17:00. Water play areas in Kiyota Ward open for 50 days starting from the first Sunday of July, so the season covers the summer holidays almost exactly from beginning to end. The venue is Hiraoka Minami Park in Kiyota Ward, Sapporo, and because the water is shallow, even small children can step in easily and play within their parents' sight. Admission is free, and the long hours from morning to evening let you choose a time that fits your family's schedule. In the morning, head to Hiraoka Park (平岡公園), close enough to reach on foot. Known for its plum grove in spring, in summer the park's star attraction is the cool walking route along the boardwalk laid across the wetland. After lunch on a picnic sheet in the shade, take a snack break at Aeon Mall Sapporo Hiraoka and pick up any last supplies. In the afternoon, return to Hiraoka Minami Park, change into swimsuits and splash about until evening. It is an efficient day that captures the character of Kiyota Ward, with forest, shopping and water play all within a two kilometre radius. Opening may change due to weather or cleaning, so please check the City of Sapporo's information before you set out.