If your summer looks anything like mine, it’s filled with sunscreen, popsicles, and countless trips to the local splash pad. My kids—ages 6, 3, and 1—live for those water-filled afternoons. And ...

Looking for a family-friendly place to cool down this summer? Check out this list of splash pads and pools. Some parks will even let you bring Fido. A couple of locations require an admission fee.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. More than 600 people enjoyed Cedar Rapids’ municipal pools Memorial Day weekend. The holiday weekend ...

A new CDC report details how splash pads have caused dozens of waterborne outbreaks and plenty of gastrointestinal illness since they became popular in the 1990s. Reading time 2 minutes Water lovers ...