Okadama Park Water Play Area (丘珠公園 水遊び場)

About this spot

The Okadama Park Water Play Area (丘珠公園 水遊び場) is a shallow water play spot that appears only in summer at Okadama 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 admission is free. The water is shallow, so even children who have only just started walking can stand on their own feet and play, which is reassuring. There are no swap-over times or queues, so you can get in when you feel like it and rest in the shade when you tire, in your own free rhythm. Neighbourhood children gather here, and you'll often see kids naturally start playing with someone they met for the first time that day. It makes an afternoon of full-body activity that pairs perfectly with a morning spent looking up at planes.

Season & hours

Tips

Open 10:00 to 16:00. It may close for bad weather, cleaning or water quality management, so check the City of Sapporo notices for that day's status before setting out. There is no changing room, so wear swimwear underneath or bring a wrap towel so you can change. Sapporo summers turn cool suddenly once the sun goes in, so you'll need a layer to put on after getting out. Some hours offer little shade, so a picnic sheet and hat make breaks easier.

Best time to visit

Arrive at 14:00 and you can play until the sun softens, enjoying it fully right up to the 16:00 close

Access & map

Higashi Ward, Sapporo City / Okadama Park (丘珠公園)