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Where to Swim, Splash and Cool Off in Winston-Salem

Need to cool off on a hot day in Winston-Salem? Here's where to go!

By Jeffrey Willey Macaroni KID Winston-Salem Publisher May 30, 2024

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

cityofws.org/1981/Pools-Aquatics
 The price is right, and the kids love it.  What more is there to say? 


Hathaway Park Sprayground 
301 Anita Dr, Winston-Salem
 cityofws.org/1981/Pools-Aquatics
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
 cityofws.org/1981/Pools-Aquatics
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
cityofws.org/1981/Pools-Aquatics
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. Winston-Salem
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 2024 season.


Mineral Springs Sprayground 
4700 Ogburn Avenue, Winston-Salem
cityofws.org/1981/Pools-Aquatics
Open for the 2024 season; free admission


Parkland Water Pool & Playground 
1660 Brewer Road, Winston-Salem
cityofws.org/1981/Pools-Aquatics
Open for the 2024 Season


Polo Park Pool & Sprayground 
1850 Polo Road, Winston-Salem
cityofws.org/1981/Pools-Aquatics
Open for the 2024 Season


Reynolds Park Sprayground
2450 Reynolds Park Road, Winston-Salem
cityofws.org/1981/Pools-Aquatics
Open for the 2024 Season; Free admission.


Rupert Bell Park 
1501 Mt. Zion Place, Winston-Salem
cityofws.org/1981/Pools-Aquatics
Open for the 2024 Season; Free admission.


Sedge Garden Park
401 Robbins Road, Winston-Salem
cityofws.org/1981/Pools-Aquatics
Open for the 2024 season; free admission.


Tanglewood Park Pool and Splash Park 
4061 Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012
forsyth.cc/parks/tanglewood/pool.aspx
Open for the 2024 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
cityofws.org/1981/Pools-Aquatics
Open for the 2024 Season



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Private Pools; Membership Needed

Clemmons West Recreation Association 
3376 Middlebrook Dr, Clemmons, NC 27012
http://www.thecwra.com/

See website for posted hours for the 2024 season.

Grandview Swim Club
3490 Grandview Club Rd, Pfafftown, NC 27040
https://www.grandviewswimclub.com/

Graylyn Pool & Tennis Club
1900 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
https://hospitality.wfu.edu/graylyn/graylyn-pool/

Midway Swim & Racquet Club
117 E Eller Drive, Winston Salem , NC  27107
https://midwaypool.weebly.com/

New Sherwood Pool & Tennis Club
4600 Fernmarch Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
https://www.newsherwoodpool.com/

North Forsyth Swim Club
235 Cook Street, Rural Hall, NC 27045
https://nfswimclub.wixsite.com/nfsc

Peace Haven Pool & Tennis
420 Hearthside Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
https://peacehavenpool.com/

Sherwood Pool
1199 Fenimore Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
https://sherwoodsharks.org/

Town & Country Pool & Recreation Center
3330 Briarcliffe Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
https://townandcountrypool.org/

Jonestown Swim & Tennis Club
4725 Crestview Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
https://www.jonestownpoolws.org/

Shallowford Lakes Association 
150 Prestwould Drive, Lewisville, NC 27023
https://www.shallowfordlakes.com/ 

Sunset Hills Country Club
3090 Willard Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
https://www.facebook.com/p/Sunset-Hills-Community-Club-100057389832390/

Did we miss someone?  Where is your favorite place to cool down from the heat of summer?  Let us know by emailing us at mackidwinstonsalem@macaronikid.com and we will be happy to add it to the list. 


HAPPY WATER PLAY TO ALL THIS SEASON!