The warmer days are just around the corner and in order to beat the heat…splash pads & waterparks are a must in Charleston! See our full list below with all the info you need to stay cool this summer!
SPLASHPADS
Ashley River Park
200 Renken Rd, Summerville
Ashley River Park features playgrounds, two picnic shelters, a splash pad, a fishing pond, riverside walking trail, kayak launch, event lawn, and dog parks for both small and large dogs. There’s also an event pavilion on site available for half-day and full-day rentals.
Opens Monday, April 1st and will be open daily from 9:00am – 7:00pm
Admission: $2 per person over the ages 3 and up
Central Park Creek
147 Old Moncks Corner Road, Goose Creek
Central Park Creek features a world-class, 13-acre all-abilities recreational space, Debra’s Playground, pavilion, splash creek pad, basketball & volleyball courts.
Splash Pad opens Memorial Day – Labor Day | *Stay tuned for opening day for Toddler & Tot Time (ages 4 and under) at Splash Creek
Park hours are dawn-10 PM. Debra’s Playground hours are dawn-dusk.
Daniel Island Waterfront Park
1 River Landing Drive, Daniel Island
A beautiful, multi-faceted park on the Daniel Island waterfront that includes a playground, seating areas, and a water fountain play area.
320 N. Laurel St., Summerville
James Island County Park (James Island)
871 Riverland Drive, Charleston
The splash pad is free! Splash Zone Waterpark has an additional cost – see more info below! James Island County Park includes a playground, climbing wall, picnic tables, bathrooms, sand volleyball court and more.
Splash Fountain opens March 30th – September 29th from 10am – 7pm except for Wednesdays, when it opens at 12pm
Admission: $2/person or free with a gold pass into County Park.
Memorial Waterfront Park
Mount Pleasant
OPENING July 2024! The improved Memorial Waterfront Park will include multipurpose sports court that can accommodate two basketball and four pickleball courts, splash pad fountain play area, restroom facility, dog park, exercise area and walking track.
Riverfront Park (North Charleston)
1001 Everglades Dr. North Charleston
The splash fountain is free!
Wannamaker County Park
8888 University Blvd, North Charleston
The splash pad is free! Whirling Waters Waterpark has an additional cost – see more info below! Wannamaker County Park has trails, picnic tables, a park center, restrooms, 2 playgrounds, and bike and boat rentals.
Splash Pad opens March 30th – September 29th from 10am – 6pm, except for Wednesdays, when it opens at 11am
Admission is $2/person or free with a gold pass into County Park
Waterfront Park
Concord Street, Downtown Charleston
Charleston’s Waterfront Park is the perfect venue to stretch out and soak up the scene. With a prime location overlooking Charleston Harbor and the Cooper River, and more than 10 acres of room to roam, (most of which is waterfront). The park also has two fountains, a splash fountain and the famous Pineapple Fountain.
WATERPARKS
Charleston Aqua Park
3050 Marlin Rd, Johns Island
Fun water activities for the whole family including an aqua park and a ropes course!
Opens back up in May 2024
Admission is for 45-minute sessions | Aqua Park starting at $18 and Ropes Course starting at $18
Splash Island Waterpark
444 Needlerush Pkwy, Mt Pleasant
Visitors will find Splash Island Waterpark tucked deep within the tropical vegetation of Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park. This seasonal family water attraction provides hours of fun and recreation for toddlers to preteen children. THe Waterpark features 200-foot body flume (48″ minimum height), 16-foot otter slide (30″ minimum height), sprays, geysers, and raindrop waterfalls, cyclone swirling water ride, activity pool, concessions, restrooms, shower/changing area, birthday park packages and private rentals.
Splash Island Waterpark opens on the weekends from May 18th – June 2nd, and then daily from Memorial Day – August 4th.
Admission is $2/person or free with a gold pass into County Park
General Admission is $10.99 pp / Under 48″ $9.99 pp / Children 2 and under are free!
Splash Zone Waterpark
871 Riverland Dr, Charleston
When the temperature starts rising, visitors of all ages will enjoy Splash Zone Waterpark, a favorite summer playground located within James Island County Park. This seasonal attraction provides hours of fun and recreation for the entire family.
Splash Zone Waterpark opens on the weekends from May 18th – June 2nd, and then daily from Memorial Day – August 4th.
Admission is $2/person or free with a gold pass into County Park
General Admission is $15.99 pp / Under 48″ $13.99 pp / Children 2 and under are free!
Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark
Gallons of fun for all ages, Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark is located at North Charleston Wannamaker County Park and offers seasonal, island-style water play packed into over 15-acres.
Waterpark opens on the weekends from May 18th – 26th and then August 17th – September 2nd. Daily from Memorial Day – August 11th
Admission is $2/person or free with a gold pass into County Park
General Admission is $24.99 pp / Under 48″ $19.99 pp / Children 2 and under are free!
