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Fairview Park Splash Pad (Photo: City of Columbia)

Splash Pads Open Across Middle Tennessee

Gather your kids, pack your towels and head to a splash pad near you for some free, family-friendly fun in the sun.

Splash pads across Middle Tennessee are officially open, bringing welcome relief from the summer heat. These kid-friendly water play areas are perfect for cooling off, offering interactive fountains and sprayers that are fun, free, and easy to access. Most are located in public parks, making them a great all-day option for families looking to pair fun in the water with picnics, playgrounds, and fresh air.

Most splash pads in Middle Tennessee operate daily through Labor Day or the end of September, though hours can vary by location. Be sure to bring sunscreen, towels, and water shoes—and check with your local parks department for the most up-to-date information before heading out.

Don’t miss out on the chance to make the most of summer—gather your friends, pack your towels, and head to a splash pad near you for some free, family-friendly fun in the sun. Here’s a list of pads around the region:

Cheatham County

Splash Pad at Burns Park in Kingston Springs to be Closed on June 29, 2023 - Cheatham County Source

LL Burns Park Splash Pad
501 Park St, Kingston Springs
Open daily: 6 a.m.-8 p.m

Davidson County

Kirkpatrick Sprayground, Nashville

Kirkpatrick Sprayground
620 S 9th St, Nashville
Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Watkins Sprayground, Nashville

Watkins Sprayground
John L. Johnstone Ave & 17th Ave N, Nashville
Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Dickson County

Henslee Park Splash Pad set to open in April - Main Street Media of Tennessee

Henslee Park Splash Pad
800 Hwy 70 W, Dickson
Monday–Tuesday, Thursday–Saturday: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Wednesday: 4 p.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m.–8 p.m.

Maury County

Facilities • Fischer Park at Port Royal

Fischer Park Splash Pad
4285 Port Royal Rd, Spring Hill
Open daily: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

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Fairview Park Splash Pad
871 Iron Bridge Rd, Columbia
Open daily: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Robertson County

Facilities • Splash Pad at Martin Luther King Jr. Park

Splash Pad at Martin Luther king Jr. Park
2623 S Main St, Springfield
Open daily: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Rutherford County

Greenspace - Fountains at Gateway

Fountains at Gateway Splash Pad
1500 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro
Open daily: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

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Gregory Mill Park Splash Pad
390 Enon Springs Rd E, Smyrna
Monday–Thursday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m.–5 p.m.

SPLASH TOWN OUTDOOR POOL - Rutherford County Tennessee

Splash Town at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E, Smyrna
Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m.–5 p.m.

Sumner County

Facilities • Splash Pad at Peay Park

Peay Park Splash Pad
111 Memorial Dr, Goodlettsville
Open daily: 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

Williamson County

Brentwood News | City of Brentwood

Brentwood Splash Pad
920 Heritage Way, Brentwood
Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m.–5 p.m.

Splash Pad at Franklin Rec Center Opens - Williamson Source

Franklin Splash Pad
1120 Hillsboro Rd, Franklin
Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m.–5 p.m.

Wilson County

Ava's Splash Pad | Community Park | Tennessee, USA

Ava’s Splash Pad
1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy, Mount Juliet
Monday–Saturday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m.–5 p.m.

Cedars of Lebanon - Splash Pad — Tennessee State Parks

Cedars of Lebanon Splash Pad
328 Cedar Forest Rd, Lebanon
Open daily: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

 

 

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Michael Aldrich

Michael Aldrich is Nashville Parent's Managing Editor and a Middle Tennessee arts writer. He and his wife, Alison, are the proud parents of 6-year-old Ezra and 2-year-old Norah.