Best Splash Pads, Pools and Water Playgrounds in Atlanta

Swift-Cantrell Park Splash Pad

Cool off from those hot summer temperatures at these water parks, splash pads, pools and beaches.

Call or check websites before visiting to make sure the water feature is open.

Suwanee Town Center Park

Fountains

Free:

The Battery Atlanta

This shopping, dining and sports space also features an interactive water fountain for splashing around during hot days.

Duluth Town Green Fountain

In the middle of Duluth’s Town Green, this kid-friendly fountain sprays water two stories in the air.

E.E. Robinson Park Fountain

Cool off at this interactive fountain, play on the covered playgrounds, walk the paved trail and more at this park.

Fountain of Rings at Centennial Olympic Park

Get sprayed, surprised and chilled in these dazzling fountains.

Graves Park

This park has an interactive fountain for visitors to play in, along with a playground, trail loop, wood bridges and a soil-based soccer field.

Legacy Fountain at Piedmont Park

Splash in this fountain that features more than 70 jets reaching up to 30 feet in the air. Opening May 25.

Suwanee Town Center Park: Big Splash Interactive Fountain

The largest interactive fountain in Gwinnett County uses 1,400 gallons of recycled water every minute.

Town Green at Alpharetta City Center

Located in front of City Hall, this area features a spray fountain with seating for families.

Village Park at North Henry

Cool off in this interactive fountain, play on the playground, and work out at the outdoor fitness circuit.

Geyser Towers / Photos by Steven Bridges

For a Fee:

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Head to the Children’s Garden to cool down with their bigger and better splash pad. $26.95-$29.95; ages 3-12, $23.95-$26.95; ages 2 and younger, free.

Geyser Towers at Stone Mountain Park

This attraction features a trickling creek and a climbing structure with gushing geysers. Must be 32 in. tall and wear closed-toe shoes. $39.99+; ages 3-11, $34.99+; ages 2 and younger, free; parking, $20. Opening May 24.

Splash Fountain at Zoo Atlanta

During the heat of summer, this splash pad with 18 water jets adds fun to your zoo trip. $26.70-$33.45; ages 3-11, $21.20-$26.70; ages 2 and younger, free.

Lillian Webb Park

Splash Pads and Spraygrounds

Free:

Ashford Park Splash Pad

Press buttons to activate the spray features and water curtain. Opening May 13.

Center Hill Splash Pad

Kids will love playing in a water tunnel and hurdling over in-ground spray jets to beat the heat. Opening May 1.

Cook Park Splash Pad

This 16-acre park features an enormous playground, splash pad, multi-purpose courts, a rock-climbing wall and more, as well as a bioretention pond and wetlands. Opening May 1.

D.H. Stanton Park and Splash ‘N Play

This splash pad is the first solar-powered park in the city. Kids love the spray jets, stationary water cannons and structures to hide behind. Opening May 1.

Historic Fourth Ward Park Splash Pad

Prepare to leave with soaking-wet kids because this splash pad has jets that stream water from all directions. Opening May 1.

Laurel Park Sprayground

This spot is a great area for kids to expend their energy by running through the numerous sprinklers and water sprayers. Opening Memorial Day weekend.

Lillian Webb Park

An awesome fountain, waterfall and interactive splash pad for kids to play in all summer long.

Lynwood Park Splash Pad

Play in the zero-depth splash pad with multiple spray features and a wading pool with a slide. Opening May 27.

Perkerson Park Splash Pad

This water zone features spectacular fountains for great water fun. The park offers tennis and basketball courts, too. Opening May 1.

Splash Park at Sugar Hill

Located behind Sugar Hill City Hall, this wheelchair accessible splash park features lighted fountains, and to activate the water features, push the button on the column facing the area. Opening May 1.

Two Bridges Park

This park in Dunwoody features the city’s first splash pad. Opening May 24.

Riverside Park Splash ‘N’ Play Sprayground

For a Fee:

Spray Station at East Roswell Park

This premier sprayground offers hours of fun and extravagant features for kids and toddlers. $2; ages 11 months and younger, free. Opening May 25.

Sprayground at Elizabeth Porter Park

Stay cool at this sprayground in Marietta, where water jets and sprinklers will lead to hours of laughter and play. $2-$3. Opening May 3.

Exchange Splash Pad

Cool off beneath the water play structures, sprinklers and fountains at this splash pad. $3; ages 3-18, $2; ages 2 and younger, free. Check back soon for updates.

McBrayer Park

Cool off with the fountains and water features; this park also has a playground. $0-$5. Opening Memorial Day weekend.

Old Atlanta Park

Kids of all ages will have loads of fun at this 34-acre park with a splash pad and playground. $2. Check back soon for updates.

Riverside Park Splash ‘N’ Play Sprayground

Cool off beneath a spinning mushroom and try to dodge the in-ground spray jets at this Roswell sprayground. $2; ages 11 months and younger, free. Opening May 25.

Splash Island at Adams Park

This splash pad includes water blasters, spray tunnels and a water-pouring bucket. $5. Check back soon for updates.

Swift-Cantrell Park Splash Pad

This 3,200-square-foot pad includes a fountain spray, ground geyser, jet stream, magic mist and sea silhouettes for water play. $3; ages 2 and younger, free. Opening Memorial Day weekend.

Waleska Splash Pad

This splash pad will leave kids with smiles as they play under the water buckets and umbrella fountains. $1-$2. Opening in June.

Roswell Area Park Pool

Pools

Garden Hills Pool

In the heart of Buckhead, members to this pool have exclusive access to Movie & Trivia Nights, as well as Adult, Family & Youth Parties. Daily access, $5; Family pricing begins at $315 for the season. Opening Memorial Day weekend.

McKoy Pool

The beach-entry access pool makes it easier and accessible, and bubbler features entertain younger swimmers. Decatur also has the Ebster Park Pool, Glenlake Pool and Oakhurst Indoor Pool. $0-$8. Opening April 18.

Milton City Pool

Home to the Milton Mustang Swim Team, practice your skills at this pool, or chill out with younger kids in the walk-in kiddie pool. $5-$7.50. Opening Memorial Day weekend.

Piedmont Park Aquatic Center

Features beach entry, lap lanes, natural and structured shade on the pool deck, concessions and recreational activities. $5. Opening May 25.

Roswell Area Park Pool

This pool features a 50-meter Olympic-size pool with eight lap lanes, a diving well, a children’s wading pool and aquatic exercise programs. $3-$5; ages 1 and younger, free. Opening May 24.

Sewell Park Pool

This splash pad is perfect for cooling off during the hot summer days and having fun under the palm tree fountain. $4.50-$6.75; ages 3-17, $3.50-$5.25. Opening May 25.

City of Tucker Pools

Register for a specific 90 minute time period each day at one of Tucker’s two pools, Cofer Pool or Smoke Rise Pool. $5; ages 3-11, $3; ages 2 and younger, free. Opening May 25.

Cherokee County Aquatic Center / Cherokee Recreation and Parks

Pools with Mini Water Parks

Best Friend Park Pool

Play in the outdoor leisure pool, giant waterslide and water play structures. $4.25; non-Gwinnett resident, $8.50. Check back soon for updates.

Bethesda Park Aquatic Center

This location features a giant waterslide that curves out of the building and then re-enters before dropping you into a pool, a lazy river, zero-depth entry into the leisure pool and dunking buckets. $4.25; non-Gwinnett resident, $8.50.

Bogan Park Aquatic Center

This indoor leisure pool with beach entry, giant waterslide and water play structures is located in Buford. $4.25; non-Gwinnett resident, $8.50. Check back soon for updates.

Browns Mill Aquatic Facility

Featuring a lazy river, over-the-pool climbing nets, slides and more, this Lithonia pool is fun for the whole family. $7; ages 17 and younger, $5. Check back soon for updates.

Cherokee County Aquatic Center

This aquatic facility features two indoor pools, and the Oasis Outdoor Pool with two waterslides, a water playground, beach entry and more. $9; ages 2-13, $7; ages 1 and younger, free.

Collins Hill Aquatic Center

This outdoor attraction has a zero-depth pool entry, interactive water features, slides, squirty play areas and more. There is also a toddler pool and lazy river. $4.25; non-Gwinnett resident, $8.50.

Cumming Aquatic Center

The Outdoor Leisure Pool has a waterslide, lazy river and a play structure area for cooling down during the summer season. $8; ages 2-13, $7; ages 1 and younger, free. Opening May 11.

Frances Meadows Aquatic Center

This aquatic facility features a seasonal outdoor water park with a splash zone. $9; ages 2-13, $7; ages 1 and younger, free.

Lenora Park Pool

Splash around in the outdoor leisure pool, giant waterslide, river channel and water play structures. $4.25; non-Gwinnett resident, $8.50. Check back soon for updates.

Mountain Park Aquatic Center

This Stone Mountain aquatic center features an indoor instructional pool, an outdoor leisure pool, two waterslides, water play structures and more. $4.25; non-Gwinnett resident, $8.50. Opening May 11.

Rhodes Jordan Park Pool

Splash around in the outdoor leisure pool featuring a waterslide, river channel and water play structures. $4.25; non-Gwinnett resident, $8.50. Opening May 27.

Seven Springs Water Park at Wild Horse Creek Park

The activity pool at this Powder Springs park is four feet in depth and has an in-water seating area and two basketball back boards. The spray and fountain play areas and two waterslides connected to a leisure river also add to the fun. $6-$9; ages 3-17, $4-$6; ages 2 and younger, free. Check back soon for updates.

South Cobb Aquatic Center

Splash down the huge enclosed spiraling slide, slip through the yellow tube slide and into the water and finally enjoy a “lazy river” float. $4.50-$6.75; ages 2-17, $3.50-$5.25; ages 1 and younger, free.

West Gwinnett Park Aquatic Center

Featuring indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides, a river channel, a bubble bench, water play structures and more, this aquatic center has something for everyone to dip their toe in. $4.25; non-Gwinnett resident, $8.50. Check back soon for updates.

Wills Park Pool

Swim in the lanes, participate in water fitness, and enjoy splashing around in this pool. $5-$8; ages 3 and younger, free.

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

Water Park Attractions

Buccaneer Cove at Norcross Malibu Grand Prix

This five-level water play area features more than 1,000 feet of slides, tunnels, spray loops and a water cannon. Parents can relax and supervise the fun from a lounge chair or cabana. $15.99-$34.99. Opening May 24.

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

New this year, visit for the grand opening of Fins Up Water Park! This lakeside adventure features Apocalypso, Georgia’s first waterslide coaster, as well as three new slides; Parakeet Springs, a junior version of a wave pool; Raging River; foam parties; sliding down into total darkness with Blackout and testing your daredevil abilities with slides Intimidator and Triple Threat. $59.99; ages 4-7, $44.99; ages 3 and younger, free. Opening May 4.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Ride the surf in the giant wave pool, plummet down an enclosed tunnel into a zero-gravity wave slide on the Tsunami Surge or take on the three, twisting slides of the Bonzai Pipelines. Paradise Island includes an interactive children’s playground. $49+. Opening May 25.

Six Flags White Water

This water park offers rides for families, like the Bahama Bob Slide, where families pilot rafts down rapids; younger kids like Lilypad Crossing, a balancing game across a pool; and daredevils like the Typhoon Twister, a five-story drop. $49+. Opening May 11.

Spivey Splash

This water park in Clayton County includes a 1,279-feet-long lazy river, a splash pad, pools for different ages, a lake and more. $20; ages 2 and younger, free. Opening May 25.

Terminus Wake Park

Play in an aquatic amusement park with the giant inflatable water playground. $24-$28. Opening in May.

Great Wolf Lodge

Spend the night (or a weekend) at this fun water park and resort (water park included with resort stay) with tons of family attractions including slides, games, pools and more. Day Pass, $60-$100; ages 2 and younger, free; pricing for rooms vary.

SoundWaves at Gaylord Opryland

This four-acre indoor and outdoor water attraction features Rapid Remix, a mega raft ride for 4-5 people, the Groovin’ Lagoon Activity Pool, waterslides, play structures and more. Admission included with room: $629+.