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Why Splash Pads are a Great Summer Outing for Kids

What kid doesn't want to be physically active, interact with others, and spend time outdoors?! Atlanta splash pads offer unstructured playtime, fostering imagination and cognitive skills. With zero-depth entry, splash pads are more accessible to kids of varying abilities, and the risk of drowning is low. Even toddlers who are anxious about large swimming pools delight in this sensory and refreshing experience. 

Make the Most of Your Splash Pad Outing

Generally, Atlanta splash pads operate during daylight hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Check individual websites for specific dates and hours of operation before heading out. In addition to packing sunscreen, bathing suits, swim diapers (for younger kids), and towels, consider bringing water shoes to prevent falls on the slick surface. Adult supervision of kids is required, and pets aren't allowed.  Also, bring lots of water so kids can rehydrate in the hot sun.

Top Splash Pads in Atlanta For Families - Inside the Perimeter

1. Ashford Park Splash Pad - Brookhaven

Have a blast standing under the water curtain and trying to dodge the jet sprays at this splash pad located in Brookhaven. Other park amenities include a playground, tennis courts, and community center. 

Price: Free
Insider Tips: The park has plenty of parking and public restrooms. You can host your child's birthday party here as rentals are available from 5-7pm on Mondays. 

2. Center Hill Sprayground — West Atlanta

Kids love this sprayground, where the water erupts from both the ground and bench-like structures. Plus, kids can run through water tunnels. 

Price: Free
Insider Tips: Pack a picnic and enjoy the 46-acre park, which also includes a playground.

3. D.H. Stanton Splash Pad — Southeast Atlanta

About 1.5 miles south of Zoo Atlanta, this free splash pad sits right in the middle of D.H. Stanton Park. Kids enjoy water cannons and a rainbow tunnel.

Price: Free
Insider Tips: Visit on a weekday since weekends are packed. Bring a bicycle and explore parts of the BeltLine Southside Trail.

4. Fountain of Rings at Centennial Olympic Park - Downtown

In the heart of downtown, adjacent to World of Coca-Cola and Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park delights visitors with an interactive splash pad in the shape of the Olympic rings. The newly revamped water show occurs four times daily, featuring music, fog, and 15-foot-high water sprays. The 22-acre park also boasts a playground, green space, visitor center, and amphitheater. 

Price: Free
Insider Tips: Public restrooms are located in the visitor center. You'll find multiple pay parking decks and limited metered street parking adjacent to the park. Consider taking MARTA or Uber. For added fun, purchase tickets to SkyView Atlanta, just steps away from the park.

5. Historic Fourth Ward Park Splash Pad — Old Fourth Ward 

Located in Historic Fourth Ward Park, situated just south of Ponce City Market along the Atlanta BeltLine, this splash pad drenches kids of all ages. Afterward, let the kids burn off extra energy on the playground (under a large shade canopy) or at the skatepark. 

Price: Free
Insider Tips: Park at 664 Angier Ave. NE to be closest to the splash pad. Public restrooms and water fountains can be found next to the playground.

6. Lou Glenn Children's Garden Splash Pad at Atlanta Botanical Garden - Midtown

After exploring honeybees, gardens, the water painting wall, and the newly renovated tree house, it's time to cool off in the splash pad. The splash pad soaks kids of all ages from head to toe while parents sit on benches. The rounded walls on three sides minimize kids wandering off to other areas. 

Price: Free with admission
Insider Tips: Enjoy tons of children's programming; check the calendar so you can coordinate your visit with Storybook Time, Garden Grooves, or other activities.

 Piedmont Park Legacy Fountain. Photo courtesy Piedmont Park Conservancy

7. Piedmont Park Legacy Fountain - Midtown

Piedmont Park always has something going on in the spring and summer. Bring the kids to the Legacy Fountain, which reaches up to 30 feet in the air with LED-lighting configurations, and of course, the splash pad. Restrooms and picnic tables are nearby. 

Price: Free
Insider Tips: The parking garage is at 1322 Monroe Drive. The first 30 minutes are free, but payment for additional time is by credit/debit card only. While at the park, enjoy two playgrounds, athletic fields, and an outdoor pool with a lazy river. And keep your eyes peeled for the King of Pops cart selling delicious cold treats.

8. Perkerson Park Splash Pad — South Fulton

Just off the Atlanta BeltLine on the south side, families enjoy Perkerson Park's splash pad from May to October. Water jets shoot up from the ground around a sculpture by Maria Artemis featuring Georgia granite. 

Price: Free
Insider Tips: Huge oak trees keep the park shaded. Parking is plentiful at the dedicated parking lot near the recreation center. The park features a playground, a disc golf course, tennis courts, and public restrooms.

9. Splash Fountain at Zoo Atlanta - Grant Park

Home to over 1,000 animals, a zipline, train, carousel, and playground, Zoo Atlanta is a fun (but hot!) summertime activity. There's no better way to cool off than to let the kids enjoy Splash Fountain with 18 water jets of varying heights and shaded benches for parents. 

Price: Free with zoo admission

Insider Tips: Save the splash pad for the end of your visit since kids must be dry to enjoy other attractions. You can purchase swim diapers at the gift shop if you forget them. Also, the restrooms nearby offer cubbies to place kids' shoes and other items. 

Alpharetta City Center Town Green Fountain. Photo by Rebecca Leffler

Top Splash Pads in Atlanta for Families - Outside the Perimeter

10. Alpharetta City Center Town Green Fountain - Alpharetta

This splash fountain sits next to a large green space in Alpharetta's City Center. Kids can run across the green and then cool off in the fountain, while parents sit on chairs and benches. 

Price: Free
Insider Tips: In this mixed-use development, you'll find the Alpharetta City Library (which hosts storytime) and tons of restaurants. Free parking and public restrooms available. You can also shop healthy on Saturday mornings at the Downtown Alpharetta Farmers’ Market. 

11. City Green at City Springs - Sandy Springs

City Green, located at Sandy Springs' City Springs, features a splash pad and interactive fountain open for kids to play. A bonus feature is the water wall. City Green also hosts festivals, outdoor concerts, and a farmers market.

Price: Free
Insider Tips: There is free two-hour parking in the underground deck. Public restrooms are located next to the splash pad. While you can visit any day, kids especially love splashing around during the free Concerts by the Springs.  

12. Duluth Town Green Fountain — Duluth

Kids can frolic for hours at this fountain, the centerpiece of Duluth's Town Green. With a massive spout shooting water two stories in the air and smaller, surrounding spouts, the fountain has something for everyone. 

Price: Free
Insider Tips: Town Green in Duluth offers plenty of entertainment, including a green space, playground, and outdoor summer movies. Public restrooms are found near the public parking deck.

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13. East Roswell Sprayground — Roswell  

The City of Roswell boasts two spraygrounds—Riverside Park (mentioned below) and this one located in East Roswell Park, off Fouts Road. Kids get soaked head to toe! 

Price: $2 (cash preferred) for residents and non-residents age 1 and above on weekends. Free entry on weekdays.
Insider Tips: Amenities include a playground, trails, dog park, recreation center, public restrooms, and plenty of parking. You can book a private rental of the sprayground for birthday parties or other celebrations from 5-7pm on weekdays.

14. Lillian Webb Park Splash Pad — Norcross

Kids can cool off at this cool splash pad while parents socialize in shaded pavilions. Adults will appreciate the terraced pools of water cascading down steps in front of the spray ground —kids will most likely be too busy to notice. 

Price: Free
Insider Tips: You'll find about three dozen parking spots along College Street and Britt Avenue. Pack a picnic to eat on the expansive green space (public restrooms located nearby) or walk a few short blocks to Historic Downtown Norcross.

15. Plaza Fountain at The Battery—Northwest Atlanta 

Families who attend an Atlanta Braves game or grab a bite at The Battery Atlanta can cool off at the Plaza Fountain. Located near the green space, this fountain even lights up at night. 

Price: Free
Insider Tips: On non-event days, enjoy free two-hour parking in the Red, Green, Yellow, and Purple parking decks. Public restrooms are located near parking decks. Make a stop at Antico Pizza for gelato and try an escape room if time allows.

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16. Riverside Sprayground — Roswell

Located within Roswell's Riverside Park (on the Chattahoochee River), kids can cool off after working up a sweat on the playground. The sprayground is open every day during the season except Tuesdays when it is only available for private rentals.  

Price: $2 (cash preferred) for residents and non-residents ages 1 year and up.
Insider Tips: Concessions are available for purchase. The park also includes trails, a fishing dock, kayak launch, public restrooms, and free parking.

17. Sprayground at Elizabeth Porter Park - Marietta

This 7,900-square-foot water area offers brightly-colored sprinklers and jet sprays to cool kids off. Expend more energy on the walking trails and playground. 

Price: $2 for Cobb County residents; $3 for nonresidents (all ages)
Insider Tips: Purchase admission online, before you visit. Since entrance to the splash pad is on a first-come, first-served basis, it's better to visit on weekdays when it is usually less crowded.

18. Suwanee's Big Splash — Suwanee

Suwanee's Big Splash, located in Town Center on Main, is one of Gwinnett's largest interactive fountains. With 43 jets and 1,400 gallons of recycled water per minute, kids can spread out for hours of free fun.

Price: Free
Insider Tips: Town Center on Main also features a cool 1,200-foot bridge along a green space, public restrooms, sand volleyball courts, and parking. Suwanee Circle, featuring food trucks, allows families to stay for dinner.  

19. Swift-Cantrell Park Splash Pad - Kennesaw

Kids can romp around this 3,200-square-foot splash pad complete with geysers and other cool water play elements. The splash pad is closed for maintenance on Wednesdays and closed for rentals on Thursdays and Sundays.

Price: $3 for ages 3 and up (credit card only). Free on Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.
Insider Tips: If the kids aren't too exhausted, stop by the Swift-Cantrell playground and skatepark.    

20. Thurman Springs Park Splash Pad - Powder Springs

Just a half-mile off the Silver Comet Trail, you'll find this splash pad in the center of Powder Springs. While kids take delight in getting sprayed by the underground jets, parents can enjoy the tables surrounding the green space and the Hardy Family Automotive Family Amphitheater.

Price: Free
Insider Tips: Public restrooms, a climbing structure, and ping-pong tables on site. Parking can be found along the streets. For double the fun, visit the splash pad during the Family to Park Days, which features outdoor movies.

21. Two Bridges Park Splash Pad - Dunwoody

Check out Dunwoody's first splash pad that opened in 2023. The new Two Bridges Park features a splash pad, an 8,000 ADA-compliant playground, and walking paths connecting to the multi-use Dunwoody Trailway.

Price: Free
Insider Tips: If the splash pad isn't on, push the button to activate 30 minutes of water fun. Public restrooms and parking are available.