Splash Pad Opens for Season as Families Beat the Heat

Families packed the City of Fallon Splash Pad on Friday, May 15, as early‑season heat sent children racing for the fountains, slides, and the big red tipping bucket on opening day.

Temperatures climbed well into the afternoon, drawing steady crowds of kids who darted through sprays of water, lined up for the bright green slide, and waited for the bucket to dump a wave across the play area. Parents gathered in shaded spots nearby as the splash pad marked its first day of the summer season.

The splash pad operates alongside the City of Fallon Outdoor Pool at 425 E. Richards St., which will open for its first full weekend, May 23–25. Weekend-only operations will continue through June 8, after which the pool shifts to its regular summer schedule. Admission remains $1 for kids ages 6 to 17 and seniors 60 and older, and $2 for adults. Annual passes are available for $20 for children and seniors, $30 for adults, and $60 for families.

Swimming lessons begin June 8 and continue through Aug. 14 in five two‑week sessions. Group lessons cost $25, with semi‑private lessons at $40 for two children and private lessons at $60. Classes are offered for tots, beginners, advanced beginners, intermediate swimmers, and older youth, with group lessons open to children ages 3 and up.

Pool rentals are available for $75 per hour, with each additional hour costing $50. Residents may call the pool or speak with a lifeguard to check availability.

The splash pad and pool remain among Fallon’s most popular summer amenities, offering families an affordable way to stay active and cool as temperatures rise.