Summer is basically knocking on our door here in Middle Tennessee, and kids are already asking about water parks, pool and splashpad openings. And guess what? It’s almost go time! The pools are getting cleaned, the splash pads are getting ready to spray, and all our favorite water spots are about to open back up for the season.
I’m already planning our weekly “cool off” days because let’s be real — Tennessee heat does not mess around. And honestly, there’s nothing better than packing up some snacks, throwing on swimsuits, and letting the kids burn off energy while you soak up those sweet summer memories.
So grab the towels, stock up on sunscreen, and get ready, because days of sunshine, wet footprints, and happy, tired kids at the end of the day are nearly here.
Check it out:
WATER PARKS
WAVE COUNTRY
2320 Two Rivers Pkwy.
Nashville, TN 37214
615-885-1092
OPENING DAY: Sunday, May 23
HOURS: Closed Mondays. Open Tue – Fri 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat + Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.
ADMISSION*: $12 for ages 13 and older / $10 ages 3 – 12 / $8 ages 62+ and military / FREE 2 and younger*Rates are half-price for kids Tue – Fri from 3 – 5 p.m.
Wave Country, owned by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, includes water flumes, speed slides and a wave-action pool.
NASHVILLE SHORES
4001 Bell Road
Hermitage, TN
615-889-7050
OPENING DAY: NOW OPEN!
HOURS: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; closing hours vary for special events
ADMISSION (at the gate): General Admission for those 48 inches and taller $59.99 plus tax / Junior Admission for those shorter than 48 inches $39.99 plus tax / Seniors ages 62 and older and military $39.99 plus tax / Children 2 and younger are free. TWILIGHT TICKETS: Discounted after 4 p.m. Parking fee is $18 both online and at the park. Season Passes are available here.
Owned by Premier Parks, LLC., Nashville Shores encompasses more than one million gallons of water-based entertainment including 10 large slides, a wave pool, a lazy river, a floating aqua park plus two kid zones (Kowabunga Beach and Barefootin’ Bay). The park has special events throughout the summer that you can check out here. Nashville Shores also has an RV campground and cabins, zip lines and ropes courses and lake rentals.
SOUNDWAVES AT GAYLORD OPRYLAND
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN
615-889-1000
OPENING DAY: The indoor portion is open year round; outdoor opens Friday, May 22
HOURS: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (subject to change without notice)
ADMISSION: Only with the purchase of a SoundWaves Experience Package.
The upscale water attraction requires that you purchase a SoundWaves Experience Package which includes room accommodations to Gaylord Opryland Resort, wristbands for daily admission to SoundWaves, early arrival access to SoundWaves plus baggage storage with early arrival. The four-acre indoor/outdoor water attraction includes recreation zones for adults, young children and families.
POOLS & SPLASH PARKS
NASHVILLE OUTDOOR POOLS
Cleveland Community Center Outdoor Pool
North 6th Street at Vernon Winfrey
Nashville, TN 37207
615-228-1738 for group reservations
HOURS: Mon – Wed – Thu – Fri: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. groups / 1 – 3 p.m. for ages 12 and younger / 3 – 5 p.m. for ages 13 and older / Sat 10 – 2 Open Swim / Closed Sun and Tue.
Looby Community Center Outdoor Pool
2301 Metro Center Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37228
615-259-1560 for group reservations
HOURS: Mon – Wed – Thu – Fri: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. groups / 1 – 3 p.m. for ages 12 and younger / 3 – 5 p.m. for ages 13 and older / Sat 10 – 2 Open Swim / Closed Sun and Tue
Rose Community Center Outdoor Pool
1000 Edgehill Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
615-742-3155 for group reservations
HOURS: Tue – Wed – Thu – Fri: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. groups / 1 – 2:30 p.m. for ages 12 and younger / 2:30 – 4 p.m. for ages 13 and older / Sat 10 – 2 Open Swim / Closed Sun and Mon
NASHVILLE SPRAYGROUNDS
All spraygrounds are free and open Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
Kirkpatrick Sprayground
620 S. 9th St., Nashville
Weekdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; weekends 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wasioto Park
592 South First Street, Nashville
Open daily from dawn – 11 p.m.
Watkins Sprayground
Jo Johnstone Ave. at 17th Ave. N., Nashville
Weekdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; weekends 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
RUTHERFORD OUTDOOR POOLS
Boro Beach
2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro
615-895-5040
OPENING DAY: Saturday, May 23
HOURS: Mon – Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sat 10 a.m – 4:30 p.m. / Sun 1 – 6 p.m.
ADMISSION: $12 adults / $8 youth, seniors and military / Free ages 4 and younger
Water slides, kid zones, concessions available on site. Children under age 3 must wear a swim diaper.
Splash Town at Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
611 Nolan Drive/100 Sam Ridley Pkwy. East
615-895-5040
OPENING DAY: Saturday, May 23
HOURS: Mon – Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Sun 12 – 5 p.m.
ADMISSION: $7 adults / $5 ages 12 and younger and seniors / Free ages 4 and younger
Water slides, kid zones, concessions available on site. Children under age 3 must wear a swim diaper.
RUTHERFORD SPLASHPADS
Fountains at Gateway Splashpad
1500 Medical Center Pkwy., Mufreesboro
NOW OPEN
HOURS: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Patterson Park Splash Pad
521 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Murfreesboro
OPENING: TBD
Splash Pad at Gregory Mill Park
390 Enon Springs West, Smyrna
OPENING: Tue., May 19.
HOURS: Mon 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Tue 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Fri
WILLIAMSON COUNTY OUTDOOR POOLS
Fairview Outdoor Pool
2714 Fairview Blvd., Fairview
615-799-9331, etx. 11093
OPENING: Saturday, May 23
HOURS: Mon – Thu from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Sun 1 – 5 p.m.
ADMISSION: (In county): Free for ages 0 – 2 / $3 for ages 3 – 17 / $5 for ages 18 – 54 / $3 for ages 55+
(Out of county): Free for ages 0 – 2 / $5 for ages 3 – 17 / $9 for ages 18 – 54 / $5 for ages 55+
Franklin Rec Complex Outdoor Pool
1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin
615-790-5719
OPENING: Saturday, May 23
HOURS: Mon – Thu from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Sun 1 – 5 p.m.
ADMISSION: (In county): Free for ages 0 – 2 / $3 for ages 3 – 17 / $5 for ages 18 – 54 / $3 for ages 55+
(Out of county): Free for ages 0 – 2 / $5 for ages 3 – 17 / $9 for ages 18 – 54 / $5 for ages 55+
Longview Outdoor Pool
2909 Commonwealth Drive, Fairview
OPENING: Saturday, May 23
HOURS: Mon – Thu from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Sun 1 – 5 p.m.
ADMISSION: (In county): Free for ages 0 – 2 / $3 for ages 3 – 17 / $5 for ages 18 – 54 / $3 for ages 55+
(Out of county): Free for ages 0 – 2 / $5 for ages 3 – 17 / $9 for ages 18 – 54 / $5 for ages 55+
WILLIAMSON SPLASHPADS
Brentwood Splash Park
920 Heritage Way, Brentwood
615-370-3471 ext. 12122
SOFT OPEN: Tuesday, May 19 & Thursday, May 21
HOURS: 4 – 7 p.m.
OPENING: Saturday, May 23
HOURS: Mon – Thu from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Sun 1 – 5 p.m.
ADMISSION: (In county): Free for ages 0 – 2 / $3 for ages 3 – 17 / $5 for ages 18 – 54 / $3 for ages 55+
(Out of county): Free for ages 0 – 2 / $5 for ages 3 – 17 / $9 for ages 18 – 54 / $5 for ages 55+
Fischer Park Splash Pad
4237 Port Royal Road, Spring Hill
931-487-0027
OPENING: Memorial Day
HOURS: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free
Franklin Splash Pad
1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin
615-790-5719
SOFT OPEN: Monday, May 4
HOURS: Mon – Fri from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. / Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Sun 1 – 5 p.m.
FULL OPEN: Saturday, May 23
HOURS: Mon – Thu from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Sun 1 – 5 p.m.
ADMISSION: (In county): Free for ages 0 – 2 / $3 for ages 3 – 17 / $5 for ages 18 – 54 / $3 for ages 55+
(Out of county): Free for ages 0 – 2 / $5 for ages 3 – 17 / $9 for ages 18 – 54 / $5 for ages 55+
YMCA OUTDOOR POOLS
Join a YMCA near you for use of their outdoor pools which typically open in mid-May with full operations kicking off on Memorial Day.
Brentwood Family YMCA
8207 Concord Road, Brentwood
Aquatic center with a zero-entry recreation pool, two water slides, a 25-yard lap pool.
Franklin YMCA
501 S Royal Oaks Blvd, Franklin
Outdoor swimming area.
Green Hills Family YMCA
4041 Hillsboro Circle, Nashville
A 20-yard heated outdoor pool.
Joe C. Davis YMCA Outdoor Center
3088 Smith Springs Road, Antioch
Outdoor pool, slide, splash park.
Margaret Maddox YMCA
2624 Gallatin Road, Nashville
Outdoor pool with zero-entry, slide.
Donelson-Hermitage YMCA
2935 Hatcher Lane, Donelson
Outdoor water facilities.
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