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.
Splash Pads around Burlington-Hillsborough
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Splash Pad at Mebane Community Park
550 W. Center Street, Mebane
What to expect: Small splash pad adjacent to a playground with separate preschool area (technically, anyway) and limited shade structures. Since they are together, kids often run back & forth from one to the other, but the playground seems to have been designed with this in mind as the materials don't seem to stay damp for long. Bathrooms on site. Splash pad and playground are open access (not fenced in). Note that the splash pad is a popular field trip destination for local summer camps, so sometimes large groups of kids show up suddenly - which can drastically change the noise level and energy level - and can be potentially disruptive for families with younger chldren who might inadvertently get overwhelmed by the bigger kids' activities.
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. Swimsuits and/or swim diapers required for all children (no cotton clothing). Restrooms/Changing area and covered picnic area with ample seating for parents wanting to stay dry. When you sign up for a time slot, you can see how many openings remain and get an idea of how crowded it will be. Our family has been there before when it was really crowded and also when there were not that many other families and there was a big difference!
Dates and hours:
- Mon-Sun: Begins June 10
- Mon-Sat: 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
- Sun 2-5pm
Admission price: FREE; Reservations Highly Recommended (1-hour time slots) as attendance is capped and walk-ins are not guaranteed entrance
Sprayground at Keeley Park
4100 Keeley Road, McCleansville
What to expect: For a bit more of a drive, head to McCleansville (on the outskirts of Greensboro) to enjoy their large, open, accessible sprayground! Other park amenities include "Up in the Air" All-Inclusive Playground, 18-hole Disk Golf course, Bike pump track, Cross-Country course, paved walking trails, , Community Garden, & more!
Dates and hours:
- Open Memorial Day through Labor Day
- Mon - Sat: 11am - 5:30pm
- Sun: 1 - 5:30pm
Admission price: FREE for individual families; $1 per person for organized groups with 10 people or more
Public Pools around Burlington-Hillsborough
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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:
- Mon-Sun: Begins June 10
- MWFSa 12pm-8pm
- TTh 12pm-6pm
- Sun 2-8pm
Reservations Highly Recommended (2-hour time slots) as attendance is capped and walk-ins are not guaranteed entrance
Admission price: $3 for ages 2-14 (under 2 free!), $5 ages 15-54, $3 ages 55+; (Unlimited Summer passes available) 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 pool facility featuring a large pool with both recreational and competition areas. Kiddie frog slide & walk-in ramp for easy access. Operating as an extended-season outdoor pool for the 2024 summer season. Water depth ranges from 1.5 feet to 10 feet.
Dates and hours: Open Year-round
Summer 2024 hours include Family Swim times (in 2-hour blocks):
- Tues & Thurs 4-8pm
- Fri 4-6pm
- Sat 12-6pm
- Sun 2-6pm
Some alternative pool activities (i.e. Lap swim, etc) have additional hours.
Admission price: $3 for ages 2-14 (under 2 free!), $5 ages 15-54, $3 ages 55+; (Unlimited Summer passes available) Pay upon arrival at pool
Reservations Highly Recommended (2-hour time slots) as attendance is capped and walk-ins are not guaranteed entrance
Click here for more info including Reservation Link
Indoor Pool at Orange County Sportsplex
101 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough
What to expect: Family-friendly recreational facility with swimming pools - in addition to indoor ice rink, outdoor artificial turf, indoor basketball courts, and fitness center that offers summer camps, classes, & leagues. Restrooms on site.
Facility offers 3 indoor pools:
- Recreation Pool - 3 to 4 foot deep pool used for lessons, water fitness classes, and simple recreational swimming. Includes 3 lanes that are 25 meters long and can be roped off for lap swim. It also features an ADA compliant access ramp and power lift.
- Wading/Baby Pool - 1-foot deep and gated for security.
- Competition Pool - 11 lanes of 25yards long
All pools have a state of the art Ultraviolet (UV) filtration system.
PLEASE DO NOT WEAR COTTON CLOTHING WHILE SWIMMING.
Dates and hours: Open Year-Round
- Mon – Sat*: 5:30am - 9pm
- *Pool Opens at 7am on Sat in Summer
- Sun: 12pm - 7pm
Admission price:
- For 1-day Swim: $7 per Adult, $6 children 12 & under, $5 Seniors.
- Yearly Membership available that includes unlimited swim.
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
- Sat, June 8 - Sun, August 18 - open 7 days a week
- Sat, Sept 24 - Mon, Sept 2 - weekends only
- 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
- Graham Swimming Pool, Graham
- 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!
Looking for a quieter experience with just you & your family? Check out Swimply, a service where you can rent a private pool in your community - on your schedule and without the crowd! (Take 10% off with promo code: Macaronikid10)
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