
Best Water Playgrounds and Splash Pads in Atlanta
What better way to cool off than to splash around in one of the Atlanta’s totally cool water features? We’ve rounded up the best splash zones to help your family beat the heat this summer. Check ahead to make sure the splash pad, fountain, waterpark or beach is open for the season.
Fountains
Legacy Fountain at Piedmont Park
Splash in this fountain that has more than 70 jets reaching up to 30 feet in the air.
Location: 1320 Monroe Dr. NE, Atlanta. 404-875-7275
Cost: Free
Village Pavilion in Mall of Georgia
This fountain surrounded by shops and restaurants is a sweet spot for kids to splash around.
Location: 3333 Buford Dr., Buford. 770-271-9458
Cost: Free
Fountain of Rings, Centennial Olympic Park
Get sprayed, surprised and chilled in these dazzling fountains, and stick around for the water show that’s synchronized to music.
Showtimes: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 and 9 p.m. daily.
Location: 265 Park Ave. NW, Atlanta. 404-222-7275
Cost: Free
Suwanee Town Center Park: Big Splash Fountain
The largest interactive fountain in Gwinnett County uses 1,400 gallons of recycled water every minute.
Location: 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. 770-945-8996
Cost: Free
Duluth Town Green Fountain
In the middle of Duluth’s Town Green, this kid-friendly fountain spews water two stories in the air.
Location: 3167 Main St., Duluth. 770-476-3434
Cost: Free
Geyser Towers, Stone Mountain Park
This attraction features a splash pad and a climbing structure with gushing geysers.
Location: 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 800-401-2407
Cost: Included in daily Adventure Pass: ages 12 and older, $31.95; ages 3-11, $26.95; parking, $15.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
With the recent renovation, the Children’s Garden boasts a new splash pad area complete with great seating for caregivers.
Location: 1345 Piedmont Avenue NE, Atlanta. 404-876-5859
Cost: Included with paid admission: Adults, $21.95; ages 3-12, $15.95; ages 3 and younger, free.
Splash Fountain at Zoo Atlanta
During the heat of summer, this splash pad adds fun to your zoo trip.
Location: 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-624-9453
Cost: Included with paid admission: ages 12 and older, $25.99; ages 3-11, $17.99; ages 2 and younger, free.
Splash Pads
Center Hill Park Splash Pad
Kids will love playing in a water tunnel and hurdling over in-ground spray jets to fight the heat at this city park splash pad.
Location: 2305 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy. NW, Atlanta. 404-546-6788
Cost: Free
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.
Location: 1052 Martin St. SE, Atlanta. 404-477-3003
Cost: Free
Historic Fourth Ward Park and Splash Pad
Prepare to leave with soaking-wet kids because this splash pad has jets that stream water from all directions.
Location: 680 Dallas St., Atlanta. 404-477-3003
Cost: Free
Laurel Park Sprayground
This spot is a great area for kids to expend their energy by running through the numerous sprinklers and water sprayers.
Location: 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy., Gainesville. 770-535-8280
Cost: $2
Lillian Webb Park
An awesome fountain, waterfall and interactive splash pad for kids to play in all summer long.
Location: 5 College Street, Norcross. 678-421-2010
Cost: Free
Riverside Park Splash ‘N’ Play
Cool off beneath a spinning mushroom and try to dodge the in-ground spray jets at this Roswell sprayground.
Location: 575 Riverside Rd., Roswell. 770-594-6158
Cost: $2
Spray Pad at Old Atlanta Park
Kids of all ages will have loads of fun at this 34-acre park with a splash pad and playground.
Location: 810 Nichols Rd., Suwanee. 770-205-4646
Cost: $2
Perkerson Park Splash Pad
This water zone features spectacular fountains for great water fun. Park offers tennis and basketball courts, too.
Location: 770 Deckner Ave. SW, Atlanta. 404-477-3003
Cost: Free
Sewell Park Pool
This splash pad is perfect for cooling off during the hot summer days and having fun under the palm tree fountain.
Location: 2055 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta. 770-509-2741
Cost: Ages 18 and older, $4.50; ages 2-17, $3.50.
Splash Island at Adams Park
Prepare for some fun at this newly-designed splash pad at Adams Park. Don’t forget to pack a picnic to eat under their large pavilion.
Location: 1581 Logan Ln. SW, Atlanta. 404-753-6091
Cost: $5
Spray Station at East Roswell Park
This premier sprayground offers hours of fun and extravagant features for kids and toddlers
Location: 9000 Fouts Rd., Roswell. 770-594-6188
Cost: $2
Waleska Splash Pad
This splash pad will leave kids with smiles as they play under the water buckets and umbrella fountains.
Location: Cline Park at 704 Bartow Street near Reinhardt University. 678-880-4760
Cost: Free
Pools & Waterparks
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.
Location: 225 Bethesda Church Rd., Lawrenceville. 678-277-0880
Cost: Adults, $10.50; ages 4-10, $8.25; ages 3 and younger, $6.25.
Bogan Park Aquatic Center
Indoor leisure pool with beach entry, giant waterslide and water play structures.
Location: 2723 North Bogan Rd., Buford. 678-277-0853
Cost: Adults, $10.50; ages 4-10, $8.25; ages 3 and younger, $6.25.
Browns Mill Family Aquatic Center
This aquatic center is a water amusement park featuring slides and sprayers to keep children happy and smiling.
Location: 4929 Browns Mill Rd., Lithonia. 770-414-2119
Cost: Adults, $12; ages 17 and younger, $10.
Cherokee Aquatic Center
Climb the steps all the way to the top of the two wild water slides and zip down into the outdoor pool featuring a playground with water cannons, a zero-depth entry area, geysers, deck sprays, a current channel and basketball hoops.
Location: 1200 Gresham Mill Pkwy., Holly Springs. 678-880-4760
Cost: Adults, $7; ages 2-13, $6; younger than 2, 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.
Location: 2200 Collins Hill Rd., Lawrenceville. 770-237-5647
Cost: Adults, $10.50; ages 4-10, $8.25; ages 3 and younger, $6.25.
Cumming Aquatic Center
Enjoy two slides, a lazy river and a play structure for children.
Location: 201 Aquatic Cir., Cumming. 770-781-1781
Cost: Adults, $5; ages 2-17, $4; ages 1 and younger, free.
Seven Springs Water Park at Wild Horse Creek Park
The activity pool 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 water slides connected to a leisure river also add to the fun.
Location: 3820 Macedonia Dr., Powder Springs. 770-528-4035
Cost: Adults, $9; ages 2-17, $7.
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.
Location: 875 Riverside Pkwy., Austell. 770-739-3180
Cost: Adults, $4.50; ages 2-17, $3.50.
Piedmont Park Aquatic Center
Features beach entry, lap lanes, natural and structured shade on the pool deck, concessions and recreational activities.
Location: 1320 Monroe Dr. NE, Atlanta. 404-875-7275
Cost: Adults, $4; ages 6-16, $2; ages 5 and younger, $1.
LanierWorld
Find Georgia’s largest wave pool at Lake Lanier Islands’ beach and waterpark. Splash-happy tots adore “Kiddie Lagoon” and thrill seekers soar down the four-lane slide for a race, plus there is a wide variety of slides for all ages.
Location: 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford. 770-932-7218
Cost: Adults, $41.99; kids under 42 inches, $30.99; ages 2 and younger, free. Parking, $10.
Six Flags White Water
The largest water park in the South boasts some 50 attractions, including the “Dive Bomber” featuring a five-story drop down an enclosed slide, the “Atlanta Ocean” wave pool and “Little Squirts Island” for younger kids.
Location: 250 Cobb Pkwy. N, Marietta. 770-948-9290.
Cost: Adults, $44.99; kids under 48 inches $39.99; ages 2 and younger, free. Parking, $15
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.
Location: 6 Riverside Pkwy. SW, Austell. 770-739-3400
Cost: Included with Six Flags Over Georgia General Admission: $66.99; children under 48 inches, $46.99; ages 2 and younger, free.
Malibu Grand Prix Norcross
Buccaneer Cove has a super-sized water play area that is five levels high with slippery slides, wet tunnels, spray loops and a huge splash bucket. The park features a two-lane open slide and both lanes start at the first level for a big thrill for kids under 36 inches.
Location: 5400 Brook Hollow Pkwy., Norcross. 770-416-7630
Cost: All day unlimited access pass, $9.99 all day.
Beaches
Acworth Beach at Cauble Park
The beach area features a white sand beach and roped off area for swimming.
Location: 4425 Beach St. NW, Acworth. 770-917-1234
Cost: Swimming is free. Parking, free Mon.-Fri.; $10 per vehicle. Cash only. For non-Acworth residents on weekends between 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Big Beach at Lake Lanier Islands
Hang out on the beach, play some volleyball, catch some rays and enjoy food from the boardwalk.
Location: 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy., Buford. 770-945-8787
Cost: Big Beach only: Adults, $10 Mon.-Fri., $15 Sat.-Sun; ages 6 and younger, free. Parking, $10.
Robin Lake Beach at Callaway Gardens
Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, miniature golf, a floating playground with obstacles, paddle boats, inflatable waterslide, rock climbing wall and more.
Location: 17800 US Hwy. 27, Pine Mountain. 800-852-3810
Cost: Adults, $20; children ages 6-12, $10; ages 5 and younger, free.
The Beach at Clayton County International Park
The colorful and immense “adventure kiddie pool,” with fountains, towers, “water shooters” and more offer something for the big kids, too. The beach action includes big slides and even a water trampoline.
Location: 2300 Highway 138 S.E., Jonesboro. 770-603-4165
Cost: Ages 13 and older, $11; ages 3-12, $9; ages 2 and younger, free. Bonus: One price gains access to both the beach with lake for swimming and the water park area. See website for special and holiday pricing.
The Swimming Beach at Red Top Mountain State Park
Cool off in the sandy beach area and roped off swimming area nestled in a cove and surrounded by trees at Lake Allatoona, and enjoy the nearby putt-putt golf and large playground.
Location: 50 Lodge Rd. SE, Cartersville. 770-975-4226. redtopmountainstatepark.org
Cost: Parking, $5.