Utsukushigaoka Nishi Park Water Play Area

About this spot

The Utsukushigaoka Nishi Park Water Play Area is a shallow water play spot that appears only in summer at Utsukushigaoka Nishi Park in Kiyota Ward, Sapporo. In 2026 it is open from Sunday, July 5 to Sunday, August 23, from 9:00 to 17:00, and admission is free. Water play areas in Kiyota Ward run for 50 days starting from the first Sunday of July, so it is a relief to be able to visit again and again throughout the summer holidays. Because the water is shallow, even children who have just started walking can stand on their own feet and play. There are no set sessions or queues, so you can go in whenever you like and rest in the shade when you tire; that free rhythm is the appeal of a park water play area. It is a gathering place for neighborhood children, and you will often see kids start playing together with someone they met only that day.

Season & hours

Tips

Opening hours are 9:00 to 17:00. There are days when it closes due to bad weather, cleaning, or water quality management, so check the City of Sapporo's information for that day's status before you leave. There is no changing room, so wear swimwear underneath or bring a wrap towel so you can change. Summer evenings in Sapporo turn chilly as soon as the sun goes behind clouds, so always bring an extra layer to put on afterwards. The park sits in a residential area, so take great care with traffic on the way there and back.

Best time to visit

Arriving at 14:10 lets you play until the sun softens and enjoy a relaxed time through to evening.

Access & map

Kiyota-ku, Sapporo / Utsukushigaoka Nishi Park