A splash pad is provided for receiving water directed from a roof
structure down a downspout. The splash pad includes a bottom and a
surrounding wall structure. A spillway is provided that permits
accumulated water in the splash pad to spillover and be discharged from
the splash pad. An aggregate such as riprap can be contained within the
splash pad for dissipating the kinetic energy of water discharge by the
downspout. In addition, a lip can be provided outwardly of the spillway
for dissipating the kinetic energy of the water spilling from the splash
pad.