Wakakusa Park Landscape Waterway (若草公園 修景水路)

About this spot

The Wakakusa Park Landscape Waterway (若草公園 修景水路) is a free water-play spot in Wakakusa Park in Kita Ward, Sapporo. In 2026 it is open from Sunday, July 5 to Sunday, August 23, from 9:00 to 16:00. Because it is a shallow landscape channel there is no need to worry about depth, and even children who have only just started walking can begin simply by dipping their feet. Playing while walking along the long, narrow channel is a pleasure a pool cannot offer. The park is sized for the children of the neighborhood who gather here, so there are no lines or waiting and you can spend the day 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.

Season & hours

Tips

The season and daily opening can change with the weather, so check the situation for the day before you leave. Have children wear water sandals so they do not cut their feet. Changing areas are limited, so a towel or poncho that can be thrown over the shoulders is handy. This is a park within a residential area, so remind everyone to keep quiet in the surrounding streets. Since it closes at 16:00, starting to pack up by 3:30 p.m. leaves you time to head home comfortably.

Best time to visit

Arrive at 2:00 p.m. and you get a solid two hours in the hours when the sunlight softens.

Access & map

Kita-ku, Sapporo / Wakakusa Park (若草公園)