Kids want to cool off, but are not sure where to go in Winston-Salem? Here are our go-to picks when it comes to splash pads and pools in the Winston-Salem area to take kids on these hot summer days.
We advise always checking with the venue when possible before heading out as hours and availability can change due to any number of factors, ranging from weather to staffing issues.
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Bolton Pool & Sprayground
1590 Bolton Street, Winston-Salem
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The price is right, and the kids love it. What more is there to say?
Hathaway Park Sprayground
301 Anita Dr, Winston-Salem
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The water play area may be small, but the fun to be had is huge. It is definitely a quaint place to bring the family and is well maintained.
Happy Hill Splash Pad
1230 Alder Street, Winston-Salem
cityofws.org/1981/Pools-Aquatics
This one is a relatively new splash pad. It is close to Old Salem and has access to the Greenway.
Kimberley Park Pool & Sprayground
620 Burton St, Winston-Salem
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This is one of our favorites! From the water dumping buckets to the picnic shelter, grills, and walking trails, it truly has much to offer the family that has kiddos with various interests.
Little Creek Park Sprayground
610 Foxcroft Dr, Winston-Salem
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The fact that this is one of Winston-Salem’s hidden treasures needs to be noted. This park can be found tucked into a nice little neighborhood. It is a clean area, and the kids love it!
Long Creek Pool
5801 Bethania-Tobaccoville Rd.
cityofws.org/1981/Pools-Aquatics
Long Creek Pool serves the neighborhoods in the Bethania, Shattalon, and Old Town areas and has diving boards. Like all city pools, Long Creek Pool offers free swim lessons. Open for the 2023 season.
Mineral Springs Sprayground
4700 Ogburn Avenue, Winston-Salem
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Open for the 2023 season; free admission
Nelson L. Malloy Jr. Splash Pad
2619 Bethabara Rd, Winston-Salem
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THE SPLASH PAD IS UNAVAILABLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FROM THE CITY!
Parkland Water Pool & Playground
1660 Brewer Road, Winston-Salem
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Open for the 2023 Season
Polo Park Pool & Sprayground
1850 Polo Road, Winston-Salem
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Open for the 2023 Season
Reynolds Park Sprayground
2450 Reynolds Park Road, Winston-Salem
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Open for the 2023 Season; Free admission.
Rupert Bell Park
1501 Mt. Zion Place, Winston-Salem
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Open for the 2023 Season; Free admission.
Sedge Garden Park
401 Robbins Road, Winston-Salem
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Open for the 2023 Season; Free admission.
Tanglewood Park Pool and Splash Park
4061 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012
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Open for the 2023 Season! Includes a winding tubing river, two slides, a splash pad, lots of deck space, a children’s pool area with a tumble bucket, raindrop, starburst, and lemon drops, and a lap pool area with two diving boards and two water slides. Despite tables inside – meals are not allowed, only snacks.
Winston (Lake) Waterworks
2801 New Walkertown Rd N, Winston Salem, NC 27105
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Open for the 2023 Season
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