Ricky Guerrero Splash Pad — Attraction in Austin

I have 2 under 2 and reside just south of Austin. Austin has an abundance of great parks and splashpads however I'm always skeptical of taking my kids due to the homelessness that seems to have taken over a lot of great areas. The splashpad here is great and 3/4 enclosed and the playscape is fully enclosed which I greatly appreciate with 2 littles. However upon arriving we we subjected to a verbal altercation where cuss words were being thrown out left and right and I saw one guy who definitely looked strung out. They set up camp near the splashpad right near the restrooms.

If you do go here, just be on high alert and stay aware of your surroundings. Needless to say we may never come back to this park which is a shame because it's truly a...

I just took the best shower of my life here. Period. No age limit, no problem. 50% emo parents, 50% owo parents. Definitely didn’t hurt that the soap was 3 in 1, and busting. Smelt like watermelon heaven after, your welcome. No slips on the splash pad, did not affect other residents at the location. 5 guys on one mushroom splash pad. I recently visited a falls with green algae and now, thanks, to, the splash pad, I am saved. I recommend, better than personal showers. Will be coming here from now on. If you see the grandma that took pictures of us, please tell her to delete those pictures, we did not consent. Period we spread positivity and 0% parabens PS...

This place could be really, really awesome for kids. It’s shaded, has cool fountain features, but it NEVER. WORKS. I don’t know what the problem is, but I’ve driven the 20 minutes across town with my toddler multiple times to show up and see that it doesn’t work, and then I have to deal with an upset toddler who was looking forward to playing in the water. Unless you live like 3 minutes from here, don’t come, it’s unreliable and is a recipe for an...