Carl Junction Splash Pad

On a hot Missouri summer day, this little splash pad is honestly one of the better ways to keep the little ones happy without driving all the way into Joplin. It’s made for young kids — the kind of place where toddlers can splash around without you constantly worrying about deeper water. Families from Carl Junction and surrounding towns show up regularly once the heat kicks in, and for good reason. Simple, fun, and it does exactly what it’s supposed to do.