Akebono Momiji Park Water Play Area (曙もみじ公園 水遊び場)

About this spot

The Akebono Momiji Park Water Play Area (曙もみじ公園 水遊び場) is a free water play area in Akebono Momiji Park (曙もみじ公園), Chuo-ku, Sapporo. In 2026 it is open from Monday 29 June to Sunday 30 August, from 10:00 to 16:00. Because it is shallow there is no need to worry about the depth, and even children who have just started walking can begin by dipping their feet. The park is the size that draws children from the neighbourhood, so there are no queues or waiting times and you can go at your own pace. Adults can take in the whole area from a shaded bench, which also makes it well suited to a first experience of water play. It is within walking distance of a streetcar stop, so you can drop in on your way back from a day out in the city.

Season & hours

Tips

Operation of the water play area can change with the weather, so check the day's status before setting out. Have children wear water play sandals so they do not cut their feet. Changing space is limited, so a towel or poncho that can be pulled on over the head is handy. As the park sits in a residential district, remind everyone to keep quiet in the surrounding streets. It closes at 16:00, so starting to pack up by 15:30 leaves plenty of time to head home.

Best time to visit

Arriving at 13:50 gives you a solid 2 hours of play before closing.

Access & map

Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Akebono Momiji Park (札幌市中央区・曙もみじ公園)