Tiffany Springs Water Park 2026: Hours, Prices & Toddler Time

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Kansas City Northland • Municipal aquatic center • 2026

Check today’s schedule and toddler program before driving to The Springs

Tiffany Springs Water Park is the common search name for The Springs Aquatic Center, a seasonal Kansas City Parks facility at 9400 N Congress Ave in Tiffany Hills Park. It combines a leisure pool, lazy river, waterslides, competition swimming and sprayground-style play.

The detail most likely to cause a wasted trip is the schedule: regular summer swim is generally noon–8 PM, but the 2026 operation switches to weekends only after August 23. Families searching for “Toddler Time” also need a separate program schedule rather than normal public-swim hours.

9400 N Congress Ave 816-513-7862 $8 under 48″ $11 at 48″+

Tiffany Springs Water Park: fast 2026 answer

The Springs Aquatic Center’s 2026 daily prices are $8 under 48 inches, $11 for guests 48 inches and taller, $9 for seniors age 60+, and free for children age 1 and under. The official summer guide lists the waterpark season from May 23 through September 7, generally noon–8 PM, with weekends only after August 23.

Under 48″ $8 Daily admission
48″ and taller $11 Daily admission
Senior 60+ $9 Daily admission
Age 1 & under Free Daily admission
Public swim Noon–8 Normal in-season schedule
Splash & Play $5 Ages 6 months–10
Late-season alert: as of Wednesday, September 2, 2026, ordinary public swim is not scheduled because the official 2026 guide switches The Springs to weekends-only operation after August 23. Use the live KC Parks facility page or Rainout Line before a late-season drive.

Tiffany Springs Water Park hours today

Wednesday • September 2, 2026

Regular public swim: closed

The 2026 Kansas City Parks summer guide says The Springs operates weekends only after August 23. Wednesday therefore is not a scheduled late-season public-swim day.

Current weekend schedule

Noon–8 PM

The live facility page currently displays weekends-only hours of noon to 8 PM.

Before leaving

Check the Rainout Line

Weather, staffing, maintenance or another operational issue can still affect a scheduled day. KC Parks publishes a Rainout Line at 816-306-3323.

Important static-page note: the “closed today” statement above is an editorial snapshot for September 2, 2026. For any later date, use the rule below and then confirm the live KC Parks status.

2026 operating season: the rule behind “hours today”

Season start

May 23, 2026

The current KC Parks Summer Activities Guide lists the start of the waterpark operating window on May 23.

Main schedule

Noon–8 PM

This is the 2026 daily public-swim schedule printed for The Springs during its normal summer operating period.

After August 23

Weekends only

This late-season switch is easy to miss if an old search listing still shows daily hours.

Season window

Through Sept. 7

The 2026 summer guide publishes September 7 as the final date in the seasonal operating window.

Source conflict worth knowing: the live KC Parks facility page currently contains older date text alongside 2026 prices and programs. For 2026 season dates, this guide gives priority to the specifically dated 2026 Summer Activities Guide, then uses the live facility page for current weekend status.
Labor Day check: Platte County’s partner facility page lists holiday hours of 11 AM–6 PM, while the current KC Parks 2026 summer guide simply shows the operating window through September 7. Confirm Labor Day hours directly before driving rather than assuming either schedule.

Tiffany Springs Water Park prices and tickets

Daily admission $8 Visitors under 48 inches tall.
Daily admission $11 Visitors 48 inches tall and taller.
Senior 60+ $9 Daily senior admission.
Age 1 & under Free No daily admission charge.
8-visit punch card $84 Useful for repeat visits without buying a full season pass.
Youth season pass $99 For visitors under 48 inches.
48″+ season pass $119 For regular-height admission category.
Senior pass $99 For guests age 60 and older.
4 adult passes $350 Current four-pack season-pass option.
Group 12–24 $9.50 Cheaper by the Dozen; no pre-registration required.
Pre-registered group $8.75 Per person for eligible 12–24-person groups.
Splash & Play $5 Separate morning program; not ordinary all-park admission.
Ticket terminology: The Springs works more like a city aquatic center than a large theme park. The 2026 guide publishes daily admission at the facility and specifically directs visitors to online purchasing for season passes. It does not publish a requirement to reserve a date-specific ordinary public-swim ticket.
Old-price warning: older pages still show 2025 group rates of $10.50 and $7.75. The current 2026 KC Parks guide changes those figures to $9.50 and $8.75.

Tiffany Springs Water Park Toddler Time: the 2026 program is Splash and Play

No official 2026 KC Parks listing reviewed uses the literal program name “Toddler Time.” Families searching that phrase are most likely looking for Splash and Play, a separate low-cost morning session at The Springs.

2026 official program

Splash and Play

$5 drop-in

This is not full public-swim access. Play is limited to the sprayground area while the park’s other areas and amenities are closed for the program.

Ages 6 months through 10 years.
Days Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays.
Dates June 1 through August 13, 2026.
Adult requirement Child must be accompanied by an adult.
Adult-to-child ratio 1 adult for up to 3 children.
Adult admission Accompanying adults are free but must wear appropriate swim attire.
Capacity Limited to the first 50 total patrons, including adults and children.
Access Sprayground only; other aquatic amenities are closed during the session.
Time discrepancy: the official printed 2026 Summer Activities Guide lists Splash and Play as 9–11:30 AM. The live Springs facility page currently says 9 AM–noon. Because the 2026 program ended August 13, families should confirm the exact end time if KC Parks offers it again rather than relying on an old search result.
Not just toddlers: despite the “Toddler Time” search phrase, the published 2026 age range goes all the way through age 10. A preschool family and a 9-year-old can therefore both fit the official program age rule.

What is actually inside The Springs Aquatic Center?

KC Parks’ aquatics planning documents describe about 25,392 square feet of water with depths ranging from zero-depth entry to deep competition/diving water. The facility is substantially more than a neighborhood splash pad.

01

Zero-depth leisure pool

Gradual entry makes the leisure side more practical for families entering the water slowly.

02

Lazy river

A slower-moving attraction for breaks between slides and active swimming.

03

Two large waterslides

Major waterpark-style slides are part of the published facility feature list.

04

50-meter competition pool

The facility has an eight-lane competition pool with a bulkhead.

05

One-meter boards

Published planning information lists two one-meter diving boards.

06

Three-meter boards

Two three-meter diving boards are also listed as part of the competition-pool setup.

07

Sprayground & play

Sprays, a play structure and splashground-style water play serve younger visitors.

08

Shade & seating areas

Shade is specifically included in KC Parks’ facility feature inventory.

2026 improvement: Kansas City Parks highlighted a colorful new aquatic play structure at The Springs during its May 2026 outdoor aquatics kickoff following additional system-wide safety, accessibility and maintenance investment.

Tiffany Springs Water Park rules to check before packing

No outside food or drinks

The current Springs facility page explicitly states that outside food and drinks are not allowed.

No coolers for parties

The 2026 birthday-party rules state that coolers are not allowed.

Birthday cake exception

For reserved birthday parties, the current 2026 guide allows a cake or cupcakes despite the general outside-food restriction.

Proper swimwear

Splash and Play specifically requires accompanying adults to be in appropriate swim attire.

Follow posted attraction rules

Slide, diving-board and deep-water access can use separate posted requirements. Lifeguard and facility instructions control on site.

Weather can change operations

Outdoor aquatic facilities may change status because of storms or operating conditions. Check live KC Parks alerts.

Do not copy generic pool rules onto this park: KC Parks publishes detailed rule lists for some other city pools, but a complete 2026 Springs-specific rule sheet was not located in the public sources reviewed. This guide therefore does not invent a blanket age, flotation-device or swim-diaper rule for The Springs beyond what its current sources explicitly support.

2026 group admission: corrected rates

12–24 guests

Cheaper by the Dozen

$9.50/person

No pre-registration is required under the 2026 Summer Activities Guide.

12–24 guests

Pre-registered group

$8.75/person

The current guide says pre-registered groups must arrange access at least two business days in advance.

Group booking

Call before arriving

KC Parks currently lists 816-513-7523 and 816-513-7533 for pre-registered group arrangements.

Why this matters: an older Platte County partner page and 2025 material still display $10.50 walk-up and $7.75 pre-registered pricing. The dated 2026 Kansas City Parks guide publishes the newer $9.50 / $8.75 rates used here.

Birthday parties at The Springs in 2026

Package price

$400

The 2026 guide lists the Springs birthday package at $400.

Party size

25 people

Current city material lists a 25-person waterpark party with admission included.

Available times

1 PM • 3 PM • 5 PM

These are the currently listed party start times during facility operating hours.

What is included

  • Admission for the package group.
  • A drink.
  • A cookie.
  • Reserved birthday arrangement through the aquatic program.

Booking rules

  • Pre-registration only.
  • Reserve at least 7 days in advance.
  • 2026 package dates: June 1–August 13.
  • No outside food or drink except cake or cupcakes.
  • No coolers.

Address, phone, map and parking context

The Springs Aquatic Center

Common search name: Tiffany Springs Water Park

Address: 9400 N Congress Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153

Facility phone: 816-513-7862

KC Parks main line: 816-513-7500

Rainout Line: 816-306-3323

Setting Tiffany Hills Park in Kansas City’s Northland.
Council district KC Parks currently lists Council District 2.
Park district District 1 North.
Parking The aquatic center has an associated parking area within the Tiffany Hills complex.
Nearby road context Near N Congress Avenue and the Tiffany Springs Road area.
Facility type Seasonal outdoor municipal aquatic center.
Parking conflict to avoid: a KC Parks sports-complex map states that the east lot by The Springs is not available for baseball/softball parking while the pool is open between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Aquatic-center visitors should still follow posted lot controls on arrival.

Weather and same-day closure check

1. Check facility status

Open the live KC Parks Springs page first. It currently displays the active late-season weekends-only status.

2. Check the Rainout Line

KC Parks uses its Rainout Line for cancellations and status updates affected by inclement weather.

3. Do not trust map hours alone

Search engines and tourism pages can continue showing old daily or weekend schedules after KC Parks has switched to late-season operation.

How to plan a Tiffany Springs Water Park visit

Start with the date, not the price

During late August and September, check whether your day is actually scheduled. After August 23, 2026, normal public swim shifts to weekends only.

Match everyone to the admission category

Count guests under 48 inches, guests 48 inches and taller, seniors 60+ and children age 1 and under before estimating the family total.

If you want Toddler Time, check Splash and Play instead

That program has separate dates, capacity, price and sprayground-only access. Normal public-swim tickets and hours do not describe it correctly.

Leave the cooler plan at home

The current facility rule says no outside food or drinks. Birthday reservations have only a limited cake/cupcake exception.

Check weather before getting in the car

Use both the official Springs page and KC Parks Rainout Line so a weather or operational update does not become a wasted Northland drive.

Follow the posted rules when you arrive

Use staff instructions for slide access, diving areas, pool depth, life jackets and any same-day restriction. Posted facility rules control over third-party guides.

Which ticket choice makes sense?

One visit

Daily admission

Best when you are visiting only once and do not need group pricing.

Several visits

$84 punch card

Compare the eight-visit card against repeated individual admissions for your household.

Frequent summer use

Season pass

The $99/$119 season-pass tiers make more sense when The Springs will be a repeated summer activity.

12–24 people

Group rate first

Do not automatically buy individual admission for everyone before comparing $9.50 walk-up and $8.75 pre-registered group pricing.

Official sources used for this 2026 update

The previous version mixed current and older rates. This update prioritizes date-specific 2026 Kansas City Parks materials for prices and season dates, then uses the live facility page for same-day status.

Independent guide: WaterParkUSA.org is not Kansas City Parks & Recreation, Platte County Parks, The Springs Aquatic Center or its aquatic-management contractor. This site does not sell admission, issue refunds, control hours or reserve birthday parties.

Tiffany Springs Water Park FAQs

What are Tiffany Springs Water Park hours in 2026?

The official 2026 Kansas City Parks summer guide lists The Springs Aquatic Center from May 23 through September 7 with normal public swim generally from noon to 8 PM. After August 23, the facility switches to weekends-only operation. Check the live Springs page before leaving because weather or operational conditions can still change a scheduled day.

Is Tiffany Springs Water Park open today?

For the editorial check date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026, regular public swim is closed because The Springs operates weekends only after August 23. If you are reading this on another date, check the official KC Parks Springs page and Rainout Line rather than relying on this dated snapshot.

How much is Tiffany Springs Water Park admission?

2026 daily admission is $8 for visitors under 48 inches, $11 for visitors 48 inches and taller, $9 for seniors age 60 and older, and free for children age 1 and under.

Does Tiffany Springs Water Park have Toddler Time?

KC Parks does not list an official 2026 program literally named Toddler Time. The relevant younger-child program is called Splash and Play. It serves children ages 6 months through 10 years, costs $5 per drop-in and requires an accompanying adult.

What are the Splash and Play hours at The Springs?

The printed 2026 Summer Activities Guide lists Splash and Play Monday through Thursday, June 1 through August 13 excluding holidays, from 9 to 11:30 AM. The live facility page currently says 9 AM to noon. Because those official sources differ, confirm the exact ending time if the program returns in a future season.

Can I bring food or a cooler to Tiffany Springs Water Park?

The current facility page says no outside food or drinks. The 2026 birthday-party program allows a limited exception for cake or cupcakes, but coolers are not allowed.

What attractions are at Tiffany Springs Water Park?

Published Kansas City aquatic-planning information lists a zero-depth leisure pool, lazy river, two large waterslides, an eight-lane 50-meter competition pool, one-meter and three-meter diving boards, sprayground, aquatic play features and shade.

Does Tiffany Springs Water Park sell season passes?

Yes. 2026 season passes are $99 for youth under 48 inches, $119 for visitors 48 inches and taller, $99 for seniors 60+, and $350 for a four-pack of adult passes. An eight-visit punch card is also listed at $84.

Does The Springs Aquatic Center have group rates?

Yes. The 2026 guide lists Cheaper by the Dozen at $9.50 per person for groups of 12 to 24 without pre-registration and $8.75 per person for pre-registered groups of 12 to 24. The dated 2026 guide should be used instead of older pages showing different rates.

Where is Tiffany Springs Water Park?

The official facility is The Springs Aquatic Center at 9400 N Congress Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153, in Tiffany Hills Park. The current KC Parks facility phone is 816-513-7862.

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