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7 Spots for Water Play in Raleigh

By Akilah Driver, Content Writer at Macaroni Kid Raleigh May 28, 2021


Summer time is coming and school is wrapping up! We've compiled a list of 7 spots for water play in Raleigh! From spray grounds to full pools, these spots should help you beat the summer heat with your family!


Buffaloe Road Athletic Park & Aquatics Center | 5908 Buffaloe Rd, Raleigh

At Buffalo Road there is a three story waterslide, Lazy river, Water vortex, Water basketball and water volleyball. Three 25-yard lap lanes (no back stroke flags), Zero-depth entry with tot-sized play area including water tumble buckets, a water curtain, and tot-sized slide!


Moore Square Splash Pad | 226 E Martin St, Raleigh

This fun (and free) splash pad is open to all! Great spot for picnics!


Knightdale Station Park | 810 N First Ave, Knightdale,

A beautiful park with a very cute and closed off splashpad!


Ridge Road Pool & Spray Ground | 1709 Ridge Rd, Raleigh

Features a baby pool, spray ground, lap & recreation main pool, and the deep end is 12 ft deep.


YMCA of the Triangle

Some YMCA’s have splashpads and outdoor pools! Memberships are available and open to all YMCA’s in the triangle.


Lake Johnson Pool & Spray Ground | 5863 Jaguar Park Dr, Raleigh

Features a large spray ground, baby pool, and a lap & recreation main pool.


Wake Forest Spray Ground | 416 N Taylor St, Wake Forest

Wake Forest's first spray ground is a dynamic, zero-depth aquatic play area that provides endless hours of fun for the entire family.





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