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Splash pads and spraygrounds in Charlotte, for hot days with little kids.

Eight splash pads and spraygrounds in Charlotte, from Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s own page. The county says its outdoor pools and spraygrounds are closed for the 2026 season. Each card has the address and what the page lists for hours, marked as last season’s (2026), because 2027 dates aren’t posted yet. We’ll update this page when the 2027 season is posted.

The quick answersChecked
When do they open?2027 season not posted yet.Not yetHow many?8 on the city’s page.8

Last checked · 8 listed · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

Season status

Is it splash pad season?

Closed for the season

Splash pads are closed until summer.

2027 season: Not posted yet. Last season (2026) ran Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, daily 10 a.m.–8 p.m. We’ll update this page the week Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation posts the dates.

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Splash pads

Splash pads and spraygrounds in Charlotte

From Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s own page. “Not listed” means the page doesn’t mention it, not that the park doesn’t have it.

Before you go

Three things to pack for the splash pad

DiapersSwim diapersMost city water features ask that kids who aren’t potty trained wear swim diapers.
FeetWater shoesSplash pad surfaces get hot and slippery. Water shoes help on both counts.
CheckLook before you goSpraygrounds close for weather and repairs. The city’s page posts closures.

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Good questions

Splash pads in Charlotte: the FAQ

2027 season not posted yet. Last season (2026), Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation listed: Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, daily 10 a.m.–8 p.m. We add the 2027 dates once the city posts them.

Clarks Creek Park, Cordelia Park, Ezell Park, First Ward Park, Latta Park, Nevin Park, Veterans Park and West Charlotte Park. Addresses are on each card.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 21, 2026, and we recheck them in spring and again when the season opens. How we choose and check.

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