One important caveat: If your community is facing drought conditions, stick to public pools or splash parks—which likely are recycling and conserving water—instead of (over) using your home water source. Even if you don’t have any water-use restrictions at home, it’s smart to multitask with your water play, such as by watering your plants and lawn while kids play. You can also collect water in a rain barrel for gardening and washing your car.
