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!
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!
Veteran’s Park
This park has a 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. There are restrooms and parking onsite.
Cost: The splash pad is free.
Open daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day from 10 am to 8 pm
Latta Park
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.
Ray’s Splash Planet
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 their website for more details.
Hours of operation: Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 4 pm-7:30 pm, Tuesday/Thursday: 10 am-2 pm, Saturday: 10 am-6 pm, Sunday: 1 pm-6 pm
Hours of operation may vary so check the website before visiting.
Nevin Community Park
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
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.
First Ward Park
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.
West Charlotte Park
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.
Clarks Creek Park
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.
Beatty’s Ford Park
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.
Crooked Creek Park
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.
Dan Nicholas Park
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.
Pineville Lake Park
This park in Pineville, North Carolina features a large splash pad and three playgrounds. There are restrooms and public parking onsite.
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
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 May 26th, 2025 from 11 am to 4 pm every day
Birkdale Village
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.
Lake Norman Kiwanis Splashville Park
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
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.
Lineberger Park
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.
Rotary Square and Market Splash Pad
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.
Hours of operation: The splash pad opens in late March and stays open until October each year.
Steele Street Park
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 the second week of September. It is open seven days a week from 10 am until 8:30 pm.
Village Park
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: Beginning Saturday, May 24 through Sunday, August 10, 2025 the splash pad will be open daily. Hours will be Monday – Saturdays (10 a.m. – 7p.m.) and Sundays (noon-6 p.m.)
The Splash Pad will again operate on weekends only (10a.m. – 7p.m, Saturdays; and noon – 6 p.m. Sundays) August 16, 2025 through Labor Day. The splash pad will be open Labor Day, Monday, September 1, from noon-6 p.m.
Boomer’s Splash Pad at Atrium Health Ballpark
This park includes a large splash pad, park, walking path, and more. 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!
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.
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