Wakaba Park (若葉公園) Wading Pond

About this spot

The Wakaba Park Wading Pond is a shallow water play spot that appears only in summer at Wakaba Park (若葉公園) in Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo. In 2026 it is open from Friday, July 10 to Monday, August 31, from 9:00 to 17:00, and admission is free. Because it stays open from morning until evening, you can use it to suit the family's plans, whether only in the morning or only in the afternoon. The water is shallow, so even toddlers who have just started walking can stand on their own feet, which is reassuring. There are no rotations or queues, so you can keep a free rhythm: get in when you feel like it, rest in the shade when you tire. Since it is a gathering place for neighborhood children, kids striking up a game with someone they met that very day is part of what makes a park water play spot what it is.

Season & hours

Tips

Opening hours are 9:00 to 17:00, but they may change due to weather or cleaning, so check the City of Sapporo's information for the day's status before you leave. There are no changing rooms, so wear swimwear underneath or bring a wrap towel so you can change. Sapporo summers turn chilly the moment the sun goes behind clouds, so you will need an extra layer to put on afterward. Shade is limited, so a picnic sheet and hats make breaks far more comfortable.

Best time to visit

Arriving at 13:50 lets you play into the softer light and enjoy it at a relaxed pace until evening.

Access & map

Wakaba Park (若葉公園), Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo