My Big Backyard

My Big Backyard at Memphis Botanic Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee, offers a fantastic water play experience for families with children of all ages. Located at 750 Cherry Road, this splash pad features exciting water attractions designed to keep kids cool and entertained throughout the day. The centerpiece of the experience is the rain storm simulation that occurs every half hour, creating an exciting and immersive water play moment where children can get soaking wet while listening for the thunder. Beyond the dramatic storm feature, the splash pad includes a refreshing wading river perfect for younger children to cool off and explore, along with various spray features that add to the interactive water play environment.

The splash pad operates daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, making it convenient for families to plan their visits around typical schedules. Admission is wallet-friendly, with adults paying just $10 and youth ages 2 through 12 enjoying reduced rates at $5 per person. Children under two years old receive free admission, making it an excellent option for families with babies and toddlers. Memphis Botanic Gardens members enjoy complimentary access to My Big Backyard, providing added value for annual pass holders.

The splash pad's design caters to all ages, from infants to older children, ensuring that families with multiple-aged children can find water play activities suited to everyone's comfort level and developmental stage. The combination of surprise water features, the wading river for gentler play, and the innovative rain storm element creates a dynamic and engaging water play destination. Parents appreciate the straightforward pricing structure and convenient operating hours, making it easy to incorporate a splash pad visit into a larger day at the Memphis Botanic Gardens. Whether families want to spend an hour cooling off or make it part of a longer botanical garden exploration, My Big Backyard provides accessible, fun water recreation for the entire family.