Triad Splash Pads, Water Parks and Spraygrounds

NC Splash Pads and Waterparks outside the Triad

Carolina Harbor Waterpark at Carowinds

Address: 300 Carowinds Blvd., Fort Mill, SC 29708
Website: carowinds.com/play/carolina-harbor
Description: Carowinds expanded its existing waterpark area and created Carolina Harbor, technically now the largest waterpark in the Carolinas. Amenities include wave pool, splash park, little kid area, restaurants, cabanas, Entry to Carolina Harbor is included with the price of admission to Carowinds.

Dan Nicholas Park’s Water Plaza

Address: 6800 Bringle Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28146
Website: rowancountync.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Water-Plaza-17
Description: Free admission! One of the newest additions to Dan Nicholas Park. Features spray and splash area for the little ones.

Davie County Community Park

Address: 151 Southwood Drive, Mocksville, NC 27028
Website: daviecountync.gov/1007/11478/Splashpad
Description: The Vortex Splashpad is the largest (7,350 sf.) in North Carolina. The Nature Splashpad Theme was decided by Davie County Residents in a design charrette meeting which includes LED lights for night time play. They have 3 quadrants designated for different age groups. The area includes 2 shaded picnic areas and 20+ lounge chairs. The Splash Pad operates on a recirculating water system that focuses on water conservation. The admission fee is $2.00 per person. Pre-registration is required. Click the link to their website to register. 

Dobson Splash Pad (near Mt. Airy)

Address: 110 S. Crutchfield St, Dobson, NC 27107
Website: facebook.com/pages/Dobson-Splash-Pad
Description: Free admission! Typical outdoor splash park with water sprayers. Located in Dobson Square Park which is adjacent to Dobson Town Square. Nearby is a playground, toddler playground, walking trail, and picnic shelters. More details on the park HERE. More updates about the town of Dobson and the Splash Pad can be found HERE.

Great Wolf Lodge

Address: 10175 Weddington Road, Concord, NC 28027
Website: greatwolf.com/concord
Description: You must book an overnight to use this park. It’s 84-degree indoor water park offers 11 water slides, 4 pools, a water-loaded tree house with a 1,000 gallon tipping bucket, thrill rides like the Howlin’ Tornado, and zero-depth-playgrounds. For more ideas about Great Wolf Lodge and things to do in Concord, click HERE.

Homeplace Recreational Park

Address: 258 Homeplace Park Road, Ararat, NC 27007 (not far from Mt. Airy, Pilot Mountain and Dobson)
Website: homeplacepark.com/index.html
Description: “Old Fashioned Family Fun”! Park includes a diving pool, rope swing, water slide, plus areas for camping, playgrounds, mini golf course, arcade, carpeted kiddie play area, and more!

Hope Park Splash Pad

Address: 170 Joe Knox Boulevard, Mooresville, NC 28117
Website: mooresvillenc.gov/facilities/facility/details/Hope-Park-23
Description: Free admission! Traditional splash pad. Playground and non-reservable picnic shelter nearby.

Liberty Park Splash Pad

Address: 217 E. Iredell Avenue, Mooresville, NC 28115
Website: https://www.mooresvillenc.gov/government/departments/parks___recreation/parks/liberty_park.php
Description: Free admission! Traditional splash pad. Playground, basketball court, and reservable picnic shelter nearby.

Ray’s Splash Planet

Address: 215 N Sycamore St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Website: mecknc.gov/ParkandRec/Aquatics/RaysSplashPlanet
Description: OPEN! The facility includes a one-of-a-kind water park with 117,000 gallons of water fun! The facility also contains a fitness center, party rooms, a new playground and other recreational features.

Sun Crest Water Park

Address: 6806 All Healing Springs Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681
Website: suncrestwaterpark.net
Description: Follow them on Facebook for the opening day announcement. Swimming, picnicking, water slides, and rope swing

Village Park Splash Pad

Address: (Located at Kannapolis Recreation Center) 730 West C Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Website: kannapolisnc.gov/Government-Departments/Parks-Recreation/Parks
Description: The Splash Pad offers fun all summer long with its water cannons, geysers and jets.  Designed for all ages and abilities. Some areas require different skill levels. Two age-specific designated areas. Kannapolis Rec Center also offers mini and disc golf, a volleyball court and a playground.

Washington Park Splash Pad

Address: 100 Bookington Dr, Lexington, NC 27292
Website: https://www.lexingtonnc.gov/city-services/parks-and-recreation/splash-pad-and-pool
Description: Free admission! The Washington Park Splash Pad is a 4,000 sq foot sprayground with dump buckets, spray features, misters, arch features, among many others, and has areas for younger kids, and kids of all ages! There is also a playground, shelters and picnic tables, a basketball court, walking trail, and bathrooms on site.

Wilkes Family YMCA Waterpark

Address: 1801 YMCA Blvd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Website: ymcanwnc.org/locations/wilkes-family-ymca
Description: Free for Y members! The Wilkes Family YMCA waterpark is 24″ deep with a zero depth entry. It includes four spraying/dumping water features, picnic tables with umbrellas, and lounge chairs. Access to family changing room and locker rooms. Personal floatation devices available for non-swimmers. Birthday parties offered on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as after the pool closes!