Inside: Local parents share information about the splash pads in Charlotte, NC and throughout the surrounding area. Get addresses, hours, and any tips you need to know! (Updated May 2026)
As the weather warms up this summer and you’re looking to cool off, we have a list of Charlotte, NC, splash pads for you to check out. These splash pads will keep your family cool and entertained all summer long. So pack a bag full of snacks, sunscreen, bathing suits, towels, and sunglasses, and let’s find your next favorite splash pad!
🗓️ 2026 Splash Pad Season (Charlotte Area)
💦 Looking for free things to do with kids in Charlotte this summer?
Many of these splash pads are completely FREE.
Most Charlotte-area splash pads and spraygrounds typically:
- Open: Memorial Day weekend (late May)
- Close: Labor Day (early September)
Free Splash Pads in Charlotte (Mecklenburg County)
Veteran’s Park (Matthews)
This park has a covered, fenced-in splash pad (best suited for younger children), as well as a playground, tennis courts, a dog park, and a rentable indoor pavilion for events.
Address: 2136 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205 (Plaza Midwood). There are restrooms and parking onsite.
Cost: The splash pad is free.
Open daily from Memorial Day 2026 until Labor Day from 10 am to 8 pm
Latta Park (Dilworth / South End)
This park has a fenced-in splash pad, basketball court, playground, and outdoor pavilions.
Address: 601 E Park Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203. There are restrooms, water fountains, and parking onsite.
Cost: The splash pad is free.
Open daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day from 10 am to 8 pm.
Nevin Community Park (North Charlotte / University Area)
This park has a covered splash pad, three playgrounds, athletic fields, and picnic tables.
Address: 6000 Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC 28269. There are restrooms and parking onsite.
Cost: Splash pad is free.
Hours of operation: The splash pad is open daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day from 10 am to 8 pm.
Cordelia Park (NoDa / Villa Heights / Near Uptown)
This park has a splash pad, pool, playground, and more. You can enjoy the pool for a small fee.
Address: 600 E 24th St, Charlotte, NC 28205. There are no public restrooms and parking is limited onsite.
Cost: Splash pad is free.
Hours of operation: The splash pad is open daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day from 10 am to 8 pm.
West Charlotte Park (West Charlotte)
This park features a covered splash pad, picnic tables, and a playground. There are restrooms and parking on-site.
Address: 2401 Kendall Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216.
Cost: Splash pad is free.
Hours of operation: The splash pad is open daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day from 10 am to 8 pm.
First Ward Park (Uptown Charlotte/City Center)
This urban park features a splash pad that is centered around the university buildings in Uptown Charlotte. There is also a dog park, playground, and picnic tables. There are restrooms and parking garages near the splash pad.
Address: 301 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Cost: Splash pad is free.
Hours of operation: The splash pad is open daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day from 10 am to 8 pm.
Clarks Creek Park (University Area / North Charlotte)
This 31-acre park features a large splash pad area, playground, and walking trails. There are restrooms and parking on-site.
Address: 5435 Hucks Road, Charlotte, NC 28269.
Cost: Splash pad is free.
Hours of operation: The splash pad is open daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day from 10 am to 8 pm.
Uptown Charlotte Splash Pads (Paid Admission)
Ray’s Splash Planet (Uptown / Third Ward)
This indoor water park features gradual entry into the water, a lazy river, water slides, water play areas, and more. There are restrooms, parking, and facilities to rent for birthday parties onsite.
Address: 215 N Sycamore Street, Charlotte, NC 2820 in the Irwin Academic Center.
Cost: This splash pad is $8-$15 per person, depending on your residency status in the county. See the Ray’s Splash Planet website for more details.
Hours of operation in 2026: Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m, Wednesday: Closed, Thursday: Closed, Friday: 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Hours of operation may vary, so check the website before visiting.
Lake Norman Area Splash Pads (Free)
Beatty’s Ford Park (Denver, NC / Lake Norman Area)
This park is on Lake Norman and includes a splash pad area, playground, amphitheater, and more. There are restrooms and parking on-site.
Address: 8335 Shipley Lane, Denver, NC 28037.
Cost: Splash pad is free.
Hours of operation: The splash pad is open daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day from 10 am to 8 pm.
Lake Norman Kiwanis Splashville Park (Cornelius / Lake Norman)
This park features a 1300-square-foot splash pad area, playground, and more.
Address: 21031 Catawba Ave: Suite 104, Cornelius, NC 2803. There are restrooms and parking onsite.
Cost: Splash pad is free.
Hours of operation: The splash pad is open daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day from 10 am to 8 pm.
Hope Park (Mooresville / Lake Norman Area)
This park in Mooresville, NC features a splash pad, playground, picnic tables, and more.
Address: 170 Joe Knox Boulevard, Mooresville, NC 28117. There are restrooms and parking onsite.
Cost: Splashpad is free.
Hours of operation: The splash pad is open daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day from 10 am to 7 pm.
Birkdale Village (Huntersville / Lake Norman Area)
This community in Huntersville, North Carolina is home to many events, restaurants, shopping, and a splash pad during the warmer months.
Address: 8712 Lindholm Drive, Ste. 202, Huntersville, NC 28078. There are restrooms and parking onsite.
Cost: Splash pad is free.
Hours of operation: Check their Facebook, Instagram, or website before visiting to see what days the splash fountain is operating.
North Mecklenburg Park (Huntersville / North Charlotte)
The Lily Pad at North Mecklenburg Park is a fairly new, popular, fully fenced, and free splash pad open daily from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. May-mid September. It is next to a playground with a nearby large covered picnic area.
Address: 16801 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC.
East & Southeast of Charlotte (FREE)
Crooked Creek Park (Indian Trail / Union County)
This park in Indian Trail features a splash pad, playground, picnic tables, and more. There are restrooms and parking on-site.
Address: 5900 Oakwood Lane, Indian Trail, NC 28079.
Cost: Splash pad is free, but groups of 15+ need to make a reservation.
Hours of operation: The splash pad is open daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day from 10 am to 8 pm. They are closed every Tuesday for maintenance.
South Charlotte & Pineville Splash Pads (FREE)
Pineville Lake Park (Pineville / South Charlotte)
This park in Pineville, North Carolina features a large splash pad and three playgrounds. There are restrooms and public parking onsite. It has a beautiful lake setting making this one of our favovites. Kidding Around Review: Pineville Lake Park
Address: 909 Lakeview Drive, Pineville, NC 28134.
Cost: Splash pad is free.
Hours of operation: May 29th through Labor Day. Mon-Wed-Fri: 10 am-7 pm, Tue-Thu: 12 pm-7 pm, Saturday: 10 am-6 pm, Sunday: 1 pm-6 pm.
Waverly Shopping Center Splash Pad (South Charlotte / Waverly Area)
This shopping center features a splash pad for kids to cool off after you enjoy a day of shopping. There are restrooms and parking onsite.
Address: Providence Road & Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277.
Cost: Splash pad is free.
Hours of operation: Opens Memorial Day Weekend, from 11 am to 4 pm every day
Cabarrus County Splash Pads (Kannapolis & Concord)
Rotary Square and Market Splash Pad (Concord / Cabarrus County)
This splash pad in Concord, NC is home to a splash pad and farmer’s market.
Address: 120 Union Street South, Concord, NC 28025. There are restrooms and parking onsite.
Cost: Splashpad is free.
Village Park (Kannapolis / Cabarrus County)
This amazing park in Kannapolis, NC features a splash pad, carousel, train ride, and more.
See our Kidding Around Review of Village Park.
Address: 700 W C Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081. There are restrooms and parking onsite.
Cost: Tickets are $1.50 per person.
Hours of Operation: Starting Saturday April 4, the Carousel and Train will operate on weekends only. Weekend hours will be Saturday (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.) and Sundays (noon – 6 p.m.). Weekend hours continue through Memorial Day.
Starting Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 23, 2026 the Village Park Carousel, Train and Splash Pad will be open daily. Hours: Monday – Saturday (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.) and Sundays (noon – 6 p.m.). Daily hours continue through August 15.
Starting Saturday, August 15, 2026 the Village Park Carousel, Train and Splash Pad will return to its weekend-only schedule. Weekend hours will be Saturday (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.) and Sunday (noon – 6 p.m.). Weekend hours will continue through September 6.
Boomer’s Splash Pad at Atrium Health Ballpark (Kannapolis / Cabarrus County)
Starting April 3, the self-operated splash pad and children’s playground at the Atrium Health Ballpark will be open 7 days a week. It is free except during Cannon Ballers games when a ticket is required for admission. Boomer’s Splash Pad will be open Memorial Day through September 30, 2026.
This park includes a large splash pad, park, walking path, and more.
Cost: This splash pad is free but only open to the public on non-game days.
Address: 1 Cannon Baller Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081.
Cost: Splash pad is free. Check the Atrium Ballpark website for hours of operation on non-game days.
Keep checking back as we add more splash pads to the list this Spring!
Worth the Drive (Day Trip Splash Pads That Are FREE)
Dan Nicholas Park (Salisbury)
This large nature park in Rowan County features a splash pad, barnyard, carousel, gem mine, mini golf, and more. Restrooms are available at the park. Parking is on-site.
Address: 6800 Bringle Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28146.
Cost: Splash pad is free, but additional attraction prices may vary.
Hours of operation: The splash pad is open daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day from 10 am to 8 pm.
Lineberger Park (Gastonia / Gaston County)
This park located in Gastonia, NC features a splash pad area, pool, playground, and more.
Address: 632 E Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054. There are restrooms and parking onsite.
Cost: Splashpad is free.
Hours of operation: The splash pad is open daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day from 11 am to 7 pm.
Steele Street Park (Fort Mill, SC )
This park is located outside of Charlotte in Fort Mill, SC, and features a splash pad, park, picnic tables, and more.
Address: 600 Steele Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715. There are restrooms and parking onsite.
Cost: Splashpad is free.
Hours of operation: The splash pad opens Memorial Day weekend and closes in September. It is open seven days a week from 10 am until 8:30 pm.
Bonus: Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec Indoor Pools
Many of the indoor pools in Mecklenburg County have slides and splash areas.
Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec Pools Website
- Eastway Regional Recreation Center
3150 Eastway Park Drive, Charlotte - Marion Diehl Recreation Center and Indoor Pool
2219 Tyvola Road, Charlotte - Northern Regional Recreation Center
18121 Old Statesville Road, Cornelius - Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center
800 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Charlotte
How Do They Keep Those Splashpads & Spraygrounds Running?
Check out this splash pad Charlotte, NC behind-the-scenes video we found from Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec.
FAQs About Charlotte Splash Pads
When do splash pads open in Charlotte?
Most splash pads in Charlotte open Memorial Day weekend and run through Labor Day, though exact 2026 dates vary by location.
Are splash pads in Charlotte free?
Many Mecklenburg County spraygrounds are completely free. Some locations, like Ray’s Splash Planet or Village Park in Kannapolis, charge a small admission fee.
What time do splash pads close?
Hours vary, but most outdoor splash pads close in the evening (around 7–8pm). Always check the specific park before visiting.
What are the best free splash pads in Charlotte?
Popular free options include Mecklenburg County spraygrounds. One of our all-time favorites is at Pine Lake Park.
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