Maeda Park Water Play Area
About this spot
The Maeda Park Water Play Area in Maeda Park (前田公園) in Teine-ku, Sapporo, is a shallow water play spot that is free to use. It usually opens from around Wednesday, July 1 to around Monday, August 31, from 10:00 to 16:00, and the City of Sapporo describes the period as early July to late August. The water is shallow, so even small children who cannot swim yet can walk in on their own. Being a park in a residential neighborhood, it also offers the appeal of joining an everyday summer scene alongside local children. There are no changeover breaks, so children can alternate play and rest at their own pace. Admission is free, so it also suits a short afternoon-only visit.
Season & hours
Name: 前田公園 水遊び場
Date & time: 例年 7/1 (Wed)–8/31 (Mon) 10:00–16:00 ※札幌市の案内は「7月上旬–8月下旬」
Venue: 札幌市手稲区・前田公園
Tips
It closes at 16:00. Allowing time to change and pack up, get out of the water around 15:45. The opening dates shift a little from year to year, so check the City of Sapporo information page for that day's status before heading out. Shade is limited at certain hours, so do not forget a hat and sunscreen. Children not yet out of diapers should bring swim diapers.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour 45 minutes. The afternoon, as the temperature rises, is the most pleasant time to play
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Teine-ku, Sapporo / Maeda Park (前田公園)
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