The splash pads and spraygrounds in Atlanta are a fun way for kids to cool off and play in the water, without going to a pool. No matter where you live in metro Atlanta, there is most likely a park with a water feature near you — and most of them are FREE. (Some have a small admission fee for kids.)
The splash pad season starts in early May and goes through September at most locations.
Hours vary by location, but a typical schedule is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Here’s a handy of list — organized by county — of the best water features for free and cheap fun. They include splash pads, spraygrounds, fountains, and wading pools.
TIP: Don’t forget a towel and a change for the kiddos, and a cool drink for yourself!
Before you visit, PLEASE click through the links to the park’s official website to verify operating hours and status.
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Splash pads, spraygrounds, & fountains in metro Atlanta
Remember a few basic safety rules when you have fun in splash pads and spraygrounds this summer — no glass containers, have swim diapers on the little ones, and consider keeping waterproof sandals on your kids.
Splash Pads in the City of Atlanta
The City of Atlanta maintains 7 official splash pads, located throughout the city.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the season is typically May 1 to October 1.
Legacy Fountain at Piedmont Park
10th & Monroe
Midtown Atlanta
FREE
The fountain features more than 70 jets, reaching up to 30 feet in the air,with LED lighting. There are nearby restrooms, and seating for parents.
Splash Pad at Historic Fourth Ward Park
664 Angier Ave.
FREE
With water raining down from above and shooting up from the ground, the kids will be drenched in no time at Historic Fourth Ward Park’s splash pad. Bonus: The park is also home to a skate park. You’ll have to find street parking if you don’t live close enough to walk.
Sprayground at Center Hill Park
2305 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW
FREE
Featuring a water tunnel and water jets.
Splash Pad at Rev. James Orange Park
1305 Oakland Drive SW
FREE
Located in the Oakland City neighborhood, this is a small neighborhood splash pad, in a park named for a civil rights activist.
More info here
770 Deckner Ave SW
FREE
Perkerson Park is a 50-acre greenspace nestled between the Capitol View and Sylvan Hills neighborhoods. It’s just a few blocks from the Atlanta BeltLine’s Southside and Westside Trails. There are plenty of amenities besides the Splash Pad.
616 Joseph Boone Blvd.
FREE
Rodney Cook Sr. Park is a 16-acre green space located in the Vine City neighborhood on Atlanta’s west side. This is a simple fountain-style splash pad, with water jets coming up from below. You’ll also find a large playground with rock climbing wall.
See a photo
Splash ‘N Play at D.H. Stanton Park
213 Haygood Ave. SE
FREE
Located in the Peoplestown neighborhood of Atlanta, this colorful splashpad features interactive water play.
Stanton Park. Photo courtesy of City of Atlanta
Splash Island at Adams Park Pool
1581 Logan Lane. SW
Atlanta, GA
Pool fees may apply
This splash pad is officially part of Adams Park Pool, and NOT one of city’s 7 free splash pads.
Splash Island has everything from fountains to water cannons to keep the kids soaked this summer. In the past, there has been a $5 fee, although there were free swim hours at designated times. The fee was waived last year when the pools reopened after the pandemic hiatus. We have no current info for 2023.
Fountain of Rings at Centennial Olympic Park
285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW
Downtown Atlanta
FREE
Play in the fountain at Centennial Park! As one of the most recognized and photographed landmarks in Georgia, the Fountain of Rings is familiar to everyone.
Centennial Olympic Park is currently open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The fountain runs most of the year, and we’ve seen tourists playing in it late in the fall. It’s probably the largest de facto sprayground in the Southeast, laid out as the five rings of the Olympic logo in a sunken brick plaza.
Children play at Centennial Olympic Park August 25, 2013 in Atlanta, GA. The park commemorates the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
Splash pads in Dekalb County
50 Perimeter Center East
Dunwoody, GA
FREE
Two Bridges is the first Dunwoody Park to have a splash pad. It’s a 28-ft diameter area, with an ADA-compliant playground near by.
4259 N. Park Drive
Tucker, GA 30084
FREE
Besides the splash pad, you’ll find a playground, picnic pavilions, a pollinator garden, Cofer Lake, swimming pool, and walking trails. The park is just off Chamblee Tucker Rd, not far from Downtown Tucker and Tucker High School.
2980 Redding Rd.
Brookhaven, GA 30319
FREE
This new splash pad features a colorful soft surface (no concrete!), and kids can use buttons to activate the spray features. There is also a wading pool.
The water play area is surrounded by seating for parents, and a green space for relaxing. There’s also a new pavilion nearby, with ceiling fans and picnic tables.
Lynwood Park Splash Pad & Pool
3360 Osborne Rd.
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Pool admission is $3 per child and $5 per adult.
This brand new splash pad just opened in 2023! It features a zero-depth area with multiple spray features, plus a one-foot-deep wading pool with a slide. There is also a pool house, including a changing area with showers.
Season memberships are available.
Splash pads in North Fulton County
1815 Old Milton Pkwy
Alpharetta
It’s not clear if pool fees apply to the splash pad here, or if the splash pad is free.
575 Riverside Road
Roswell, GA 30075
Children need a $2 wristband to play in the water. Accompanying adults who don’t go into the water and infants under one year old are FREE.
9000 Fouts Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
Children need a $2 wristband to play all in the water. Accompanying adults who don’t go into the water and infants under one year old are FREE.
Town Green Fountain at Alpharetta City Center
4o South Main St.
Alpharetta, GA
FREE
The fountain is next to the green space in the City Center. While the city calls it a “fountain,” it is very much a splash pad.
Bonus: There are plenty of places nearby to grab a drink or sweet treat.
Splash pads in Gwinnett County
76 Main St.
Lilburn, GA 30047
FREE
Located within Lilburn City Park.
Check the days and hours, because in past years the Pad has been closed for maintenance two weekdays each week.
The season is generally mid-May through late September.
Interactive Fountain at Mall of Georgia
3333 Buford Dr.
Buford, GA
FREE
The interactive fountain is located just outside the main entrance.
Image courtesy of Mall of Georgia
Interactive Fountain at Duluth Town Green
FREE
Bring a change of clothes for the little ones when you head to Downtown Duluth for a concert, movie night, or other event. They’re bound to get drenched while playing in the fountain on the Town Green. Note that the fountain is turned off early on event nights.
Splash Pad at Lillian Webb Park
5 College Street
Norcross, GA
FREE
With everything from a waterfall to interactive water features, kids can cool off on the cheap at Lillian Webb Park in historic downtown Norcross.
Interactive Fountain at Graves Park
1540 Graves Rd.
Norcross, GA
FREE
Cool off in the fountain after a day at the playground or a walk on the trail loop.
Big Splash Interactive Fountain in Suwanee
Town Center Park
330 Town Center Ave.
Suwanee, GA
FREE
The interactive fountain features 43 jets and pumps 1400 gallons of water per minute!
Community Plaza
(behind Sugar Hill City Hall)
5039 W Broad St NE
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
FREE
The splash park is 60 feet in diameter. It has 21 water zones, accompanied by over 90 programmed colored lights.
Interactive Fountain at E. E. Robinson Park
650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
FREE
Note that the park has several different entrances, on different roads.
Splash pads in Forsyth County
Splash Pad at Old Atlanta Park
810 Nichols Road
Suwanee, GA
$2 for kids. Adults admitted for free, but must remain in the dry area. Infants under one year are FREE.
With water coming from all directions, the Splash Pad at Old Atlanta Park is a fun (& cheap) way to beat the heat.
Splash pads in Cobb County
Splash Pad at Swift-Cantrell Park
3333 Buford Drive
Kennesaw, GA
Admission is $3 per person. Kids age two and under are FREE.
With a fountain spray, ground geyser, jet stream, magic mist, and multiple sea silhouettes, there’s tons of water fun in store for kids of all ages at Swift-Cantrell Park’s splash pad.
Splash Pad at Sewell Park Pool
2051 Lower Roswell Rd.
Marietta, GA
Admission $3.50 for kids age 3-17, and $4.50 for adults.
Though it’s technically part of the Sewell Park Pool, the zero-entry splash pad is a perfect spot for low-key water fun in the fountain.
Interactive Fountain at The Battery
800 Battery Ave.
Atlanta, GA
FREE
The Plaza Fountain features colored lights & programmed jets for hours of family fun.
Sprayground at Elizabeth Porter Park
370 Montgomery St.
Marietta, GA
Daily admission is $2 for Marietta city residents and $3 for nonresidents.
You can purchase your ticket online.
Splash pads in Rockdale County
1665 Main St.
Conyers, GA 30012
FREE
The park also includes a fitness trail, picnic pavilion, and playground.
Splash pads in Clayton County
This is not a free or cheap option — a day pass to the water park will run you $20.
Splash pads in Henry County
1068 Industrial Pkwy
McDonough, GA 30253
FREE
This interactive water feature opened is usually open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Check the hours online, or thru the city’s Facebook page.
Interactive Fountain at Village Park
750 Fairview Road
Ellenwood, Georgia 30294
FREE
In addition to the fun water feature, this park also includes a playground, pavilion, and a paved multi-use trail.
