Best Splash Zones in Metro Atlanta

Fountain Fun

Legacy Fountain
Splash for free in the Legacy Fountain with more than 70 jets that can reach up to 30 feet in the air.
Where: 1320 Monroe Dr. NE, Atlanta; 404-875-7275; piedmontpark.org.

Fountain of Rings, Centennial Olympic Park
Get sprayed, surprised and chilled to the bone in these dazzling fountains, and stick around for the water show that’s synchronized to music; showtimes are 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 and 9 p.m. daily. Best: it’s all free.
Where: 265 Park Ave. NW, Atlanta. 404-222-7275; centennialpark.com

Duluth Town Green Fountain
In the middle of Duluth’s Town Green, this free kid-friendly fountain spews water two stories in the air.
Where: 3167 Main St., Duluth. 770-497-5291. duluthga.net

Suwanee Town Center Park: Big Splash Interactive Fountain
The largest interactive fountain in Gwinnett County is free to play in and uses 1,400 gallons of recycled water every minute.
Where: 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. 770-945-8996. suwanee.com

Village Pavilion in Mall of Georgia
This free fountain surrounded by shops and restaurants is a sweet spot for kids to splash around.
Where: 3333 Buford Dr., Buford. 770-271-9458. simon.com/mall/mall-of-georgia

Splash Around

Spray Station at East Roswell Park
This premier sprayground offers hours of fun and extravagant features for kids and toddlers
Where: 9000 Fouts Rd., Roswell. 770-594-6188. roswellgov.com, go to “Recreation and Parks”
Cost: $2

Riverside Park Splash ‘N’ Play
Cool off beneath a spinning mushroom and try to dodge the in-ground spray jets at this Roswell sprayground.
Where: 575 Riverside Rd., Roswell. 770-594-6158. roswellgov.com, go to “Recreation and Parks”
Cost: $2

Perkerson Park Splash Pad
This free water zone features spectacular fountains for great water fun. Park offers tennis and basketball courts, too.
Where: 770 Deckner Ave. SW, Atlanta. 404-756-1859. beltline.org/parks/perkerson-park

Center Hill Park & Splashpad
Kids will love playing in a water tunnel and hurdling over in-ground spray jets to fight the heat at this free city park splashpad.
Where: 2305 Bankhead Hwy. NW, Atlanta.

D.H. Stanton Park and Splash ‘N Play
This free splash pad is the first solar-powered park in the city. Kids love the spray jets, stationary water cannons and structures to hide behind.
Where: 1052 Martin St. SE, Atlanta. beltline.org/parks/d-h-stanton

Historic Fourth Ward Park and Splash Pad
Prepare to leave with soaking-wet kids because this free splash pad has jets that stream water from all directions.
Where: 680 Dallas St., Atlanta. 404-590-7275. beltline.org/parks/historic-fourth-ward-park

Laurel Park Sprayground
A great spot for kids to expend their energy running through the numerous sprinklers and water sprayers.
Where: 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville. 770-535-8280. hallcounty.org, go to “Parks and Leisure”
Cost: $2

Lillian Webb Park
A fab free fountain, waterfall and interactive splash pad for kids to play in all summer long.
Where: 5 College Street, Norcross; 678-421-2000. norcrossga.net,
go to “Parks and Facilities”
– Hayley Markowitz