Otomo Park Wading Pool / Water Channel

About this spot

Otomo Park Wading Pool / Water Channel is a free water play area in Otomo Park, Higashi Ward, Sapporo. In 2026 it is open from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, August 23, from 10:00 to 16:00. What sets this park apart is the combination of a wading pool shallow enough to walk across with a water channel that has a current, so sitting still in the water and running after the flow are both possible in the same place. There is combination play equipment on the grounds too, so you can build a rhythm of warming up on the equipment when you get cold and then returning to the water, which is very handy. Visitors are mainly families from the neighborhood, so there are no lines or waiting times and you can spend the whole day at your own pace.

Season & hours

Tips

Operation of the water play area can change with the weather, so check the situation on the day before you leave. Have children wear water play sandals so they do not cut their feet. Drying off and changing into dry clothes before using the play equipment prevents scrapes and chills. Places to change are limited, so a towel or poncho you can pull on over your clothes is handy. It closes at 16:00, so starting to pack up at 15:30 gives you room to head home comfortably.

Best time to visit

Arrive at 13:40 and you will have over two hours to enjoy both the water and the play equipment before closing

Access & map

Higashi Ward, Sapporo City / Otomo Park