Yufutsu Furusato Park Water Play Area (勇払ふるさと公園 水遊び場)

About this spot

The Yufutsu Furusato Park Water Play Area is a free water play spot in the Yufutsu district of Tomakomai. It is usually open from Monday, June 1 to Monday, September 7, from 9:00 to 18:00, and the Tomakomai city information describes the season as early June to early September. The water is shallow, so even children who have only just started walking can dip their feet in and play. Because the district lies away from the town centre it rarely gets crowded, and the greatest appeal of this park is being able to spend time leisurely at the children's own pace. Use is free, so you can let them play as long as they like without watching the clock. In a Hokkaido summer with its long days, the light holds and play can continue even into the evening.

Season & hours

Tips

Opening may change depending on weather or cleaning, so check the day's conditions in the Tomakomai city information before departing. There are few shops nearby, so buying drinks and snacks in town before heading over gives peace of mind. Changing space is limited, so putting swimwear on under regular clothes makes getting ready on site much easier. It closes at 18:00, so starting to pack up around 17:30 leaves plenty of time to head home.

Best time to visit

Arriving at 14:00 gives about 2 hours 30 minutes, playing on into the evening as the sun softens.

Access & map

Tomakomai City, Yufutsu Furusato Park (苫小牧市 勇払ふるさと公園)