Naebo Green Park Water Play Area

About this spot

Naebo Green Park Water Play Area is a shallow water play area that appears only in summer at Naebo Green Park in Higashi Ward, Sapporo. In 2026 it is open from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, August 23, from 10:00 to 16:00, and use is free. The water is shallow, so it is reassuring that even children who have only just started walking can stand on their own feet and play. Unlike a pool there is no waiting in line or changeover, so you can spend your time to a free rhythm: get in when you want to play, and rest in the shade when you get tired. It is a place where children from the neighborhood gather, so starting to play with a child you met for the first time that day is another moment unique to a park like this. Families will also appreciate being close enough to walk home after playing into the evening.

Season & hours

Tips

Opening hours are 10:00 to 16:00. It can be closed due to bad weather, cleaning or water-quality management, so check the City of Sapporo's information for the situation on the day before you leave. There are no changing rooms, so it is reassuring to wear swimsuits underneath or bring a wrap towel to change with. Sapporo summers turn cool suddenly once the sun goes behind clouds, so always bring something to pull on after getting out of the water. Shade is limited, so a picnic sheet and a hat make breaks much easier.

Best time to visit

Arrive at 13:40 and you can play until the sun softens and enjoy it right through to closing at 16:00

Access & map

Higashi Ward, Sapporo City / Naebo Green Park