Water Play Equipment in Minnesota
Minnesota is known for its lakes, but even away from the water, communities across the state are making outdoor play a priority. With long winters and short but vibrant summers, Minnesotans know the value of great public spaces. Vortex helps cities, schools, and developers create those spaces with innovative, sustainable water play equipment built to perform rain, shine, or snow. Whether you’re upgrading a community park in St. Paul or adding a feature to a nature center in Duluth, our systems are made for Midwest durability and year-round value.
Why Water Play Equipment Makes Sense in Minnesota
Minnesota’s weather can shift fast, and maintenance-heavy aquatic facilities aren’t always practical. That’s why more municipalities are turning to zero-depth water play equipment that’s interactive, inclusive, and easier to operate than traditional pools. We help you make the most of your warm season, and build something families can look forward to year after year.
With Vortex, you get:
- Safe, no-standing-water designs
- ADA-compliant layouts for users of all abilities
- Low-maintenance systems that winterize easily
- Built-in Water Management Solutions to conserve resources
- Equipment that scales from neighborhood parks to destination venues
Explore Our Range of Available Water Play Equipment
Vortex offers a wide portfolio of aquatic features that can be customized to fit your location, layout, and community needs. Every system is modular, making it easy to start small or expand over time.
Popular choices in Minnesota include:
- Splashpad®: A proven favorite for community parks and school grounds
- Water Journeys™: Stream-inspired paths that mimic natural water flow
- Interactive sprays: Loops, arches, ground jets, and themed features
- Playable Fountains: Engaging, low-profile installations for downtown and civic spaces
- Elevated play with Elevations™ & PlayNuk™ for bigger impact
- Shaded splash zones using CoolHub™ to keep play comfortable
- Immersive walk-throughs like Dream Tunnel™ for indoor-outdoor facilities
- Smart water circulation with Water Management Solutions
Each product category is built with Minnesota’s weather, regulations, and public usage in mind.
Built for Cities, Schools, and Community Centers
Whether you’re working in Minneapolis, Rochester, or a smaller rural town, we help tailor your aquatic project to the audience you serve. With safety, accessibility, and longevity at the core of every design, our systems support more inclusive public use, and require less ongoing staff and oversight. Vortex equipment works seamlessly across:
- Public park upgrades
- School district outdoor enhancements
- Nature reserves and trailhead parks
- Campgrounds and summer recreation zones
- Museums, libraries, and civic gathering spaces
- Wellness centers or health-focused developments
Vortex Projects in Minnesota
Vortex has helped bring water play to several communities across the Midwest, including right here in Minnesota. In one recent project, a customSplashpad® installation replaced a traditional wading pool at a city park. The result? A safer, more energy-efficient space that’s now the most visited feature in the park.
Let’s Build a Lasting Water Play Experience in Minnesota
Minnesota’s communities are full of outdoor energy, they just need the right infrastructure to make the most of it. FromSplashpad® layouts andPlayable Fountains to large-scale aquatic installations supported by CoolHub™, Dream Tunnel™, and Water Management Solutions, Vortex delivers equipment designed to thrive in every corner of the state.
Ready to Start Your Minnesota Water Play Project?
Vortex gives you the tools, experience, and flexibility to build outdoor spaces that serve the whole community. Whether you’re revitalizing a neighborhood feature or designing from the ground up, we’re here to help you create an aquatic play environment that’s safe, sustainable, and built for Minnesota.
Let’s create a place where the joy of water play meets the soul of Louisiana.