Kids want to cool off, but not sure where to go around Burlington-Hillsborough? Here is a list of pools and splash pads around the area to take kids on these hot summer days.
We advise always checking with the venue when possible before heading out as hours and availability can change due to any number of factors, ranging from weather to staffing issues.
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Splash Pads around Burlington-Hillsborough
Splash Pad at Mebane Community Park
550 W. Center Street, Mebane
What to expect: Playground with limited shade structures adjacent to the splash pad, so note that kids run back & forth from one to the other. Bathrooms on site. Splash pad is open access and is a popular field trip destination for local summer camps, so sometimes large groups of kids show up.
Other park amenities include: Picnic tables, artificial turf soccer fields, dog park, paved walking trail, and Cone Health Community Fitness Court (a state-of-the-art bodyweight resistance workout area - for adults only).
Dates and hours: Open 8am - 8pm, 4/26/24 - 10/12/24
Admission price: FREE!
Splash Park at Burlington City Park
1400 Overbrook Road, Burlington
What to expect: Large, enclosed facility with numerous splash features. Restrooms/Changing area on site.
Dates and hours: Open 6/12/23 - 8/13/23; Mon-Thurs 11am-5pm, Fri & Sat 12-5pm, & Sun 2-5pm
Admission price: FREE; Reservations Required (1.5 hour time slots)
Click here for more info including Reservation Link
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Public Pools around Burlington-Hillsborough
North Park Pool
847 Sharpe Road, Burlington
What to expect: Features include Bucket Bay (sloped beach-like entry with a kiddie slide and a variety of interactive splash features), Turtle Lagoon (Roped area with water depth 3-5 ft deep), & Dolphin Dive (5 - 10.5 ft. deep with 1-meter Diving Board). Restrooms/Changing area on site.
Dates and hours: 6/12/23 - 8/13/23, Mon - Sun, Exact Hours vary by day, Reservations Required (1.5 hour time slots)
Admission price: $3 for ages 2-15 (under 2 free!), $3 ages 16-54, $3 ages 55+; Pay upon arrival at pool
Click here for more info including Reservation Link
Maynard Aquatic Center (MAC)
1402 Overbrook Road, Burlington
What to expect: A year-round facility featuring a large INDOOR heated pool with both recreational and competition areas. Kiddie frog slide & walk-in ramp for easy access. During summer, the pool converts to an outdoor facility with a roof for sun protection. During colder months pool is heated and fully indoors.
Dates and hours: Open Year-round; Summer hours include 1.5-hr Family Swim times Tues & Fri 4-5:30pm & 5:30-7pm and Sat 12-1:30pm & 1:30pm-3pm. Some alternative pool activities (i.e. Lap swim, etc) have additional hours. Reservations Required
Admission price: FREE
Click here for more info including Reservation Link
Aquatic Center at Northeast Park
3441 Northeast Park Drive, Gibsonville
What to expect: The state-of-the-art Aquatic Center features a beach-entry, toddler slide, and spray features as well as diving boards. It is part of a 374 acre park which also includes miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, athletic fields, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and open space. Restrooms on site. Reservations not required.
Dates and hours: open Memorial Day - Labor Day, Mon-Thurs 11am-4pm, Fri & Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
Admission price: $5 per person; Under 2 Free!
Private/Membership-Required Pools around Burlington-Hillsborough
Facilities with Pools Requiring Membership/Dues:
- Olde Forest Racquet Club, Elon
- Dogwood Swimming Pool, Mebane
- Park Valley Pool, Hillsborough
- Orange County Sportsplex, Hillsborough
- Gibsonville Swim Club, Gibsonville
Bonus Water Fun Options Around Burlington-Hillsborough
Want to kick up your summer water game a notch? Don't forget we have a giant water park in Greensboro at Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe, too! Featuring over 38 slides & attractions across 40 acres of water park fun, Wet’n Wild has been rated one of the Top 10 Water Parks in America!
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