Best Pools, Splash Pads & Waterparks in Greensboro, NC

Why Swim In Greensboro?

Whether you want the feel of a water park or a city pool, Greensboro has a huge variety of pool and park options to beat the heat, learn to swim, swim all year, and feel the thrill of an amusement park. View our compilation of the best Greensboro pools, splash pads, and water parks below.

Best Public Pools in Greensboro, NC

Bur-Mil Park Aquatic Center (Greensboro)

Bur-Mil Park Aquatic Center was constructed n 1955. The Center offers swim passes, swimming lessons, swim meets, and general family fun for all residents to enjoy. The pool and splash zones are huge and offer multiple swim options. The pool has the following features:

• Diving boards
• Ample seating and tables
• Restrooms
• Concessions
• Splash Pad/sprayground area
• Massage bench
• Locker rooms
• & More

Bur-Mil Park Aquatic Center Hours

The Bur-Mil Park Aquatic Center hours are as follows:

• Monday
  • 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday
  • 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday
  • 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday
  • 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Friday
  • 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday
  • 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday
  • 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Bur-Mil Park Aquatic Center Swim Lessons

Information About Swim Lessons

• Morning and evening lessons are available for ages 3 and older.

Bur-Mil Park Aquatic Center Fees & Passes

If you come to the pool often, consider a season pass for $175 for a family of four or fewer, $75 for a single adult, or $55 for a child pass.

See more information here.

Lindley Park Pool (Greensboro)

Lindley Park Pool was constructed n 1955. The $200,000 investment was the first public swimming pool in the city and could accommodate 800 swimmers. The pool is huge and offers multiple lanes, The pool has the following features:

• Diving boards
• Ample seating and tables
• Restrooms
• Concessions
• Picnic areas
• & More

Rental Rates and Info

Rentals include access to all areas of the pool and lifeguards will be provided. Contact the Aquatics Office for more information at 336-373-7879.

• Hours: hours, days vary by location
• Base Rental Rate: $90-150
• Lifeguard Fee: $30 per guard
• Available for rent: Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am to 12 noon or 5:30-7:30 pm
• Maximum Party Attendance: 75

Lindley Park Pool Fees

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Peeler Pool (Greensboro)

Peeler Pool serves the Northeast neighborhoods of Greensboro, NC, is located off of Phillips Avenue and across from the Mc Girt-Horton Branch Library, and can accommodate 100+ swimmers. The pool is huge and offers multiple lanes, The pool has the following features:

• Diving boards
• Ample seating and tables
• Restrooms
• Concessions
• Picnic areas
• Recreation Center
• & More

Rental Rates and Info

Rentals include access to all areas of the pool and lifeguards will be provided. Contact the Aquatics Office for more information at 336-373-7879.

Rental Rates and Info

• Hours: hours, days vary by location
• Base Rental Rate: $120
• Lifeguard Fee: $30 per guard
• Available for rent: Daily, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• Maximum Party Attendance: 50

Peeler Pool Fees

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Warnersville Pool (Greensboro)

Warnersville Pool serves the area of Greensboro, NC just south of downtown and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The pool is large and can suit up to 75+ swimmers and offers multiple lanes, The pool has the following features:

• Ample seating and tables
• Restrooms
• Concessions
• Picnic areas
• Kiddie pool
• & More

Rentals include access to all areas of the pool and lifeguards will be provided. Contact the Aquatics Office for more information at 336-373-7879.

Rental Rates and Info

• Hours/Days: hours, days vary
• Base Rental Rate: $120
• Lifeguard Fee: $30 per guard
• Available for rent:
  • June-July – daily, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
  • August – Fridays and Saturdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• Maximum Party Attendance: 50

Warnersville Pool Fees

Windsor Pool (Greensboro)

Windsor Pool serves the neighborhoods near East Gate City Boulevard and just east of downtown. The Windsor Recreation Center hosts an amazing mural featuring the participants of the Woolworth sit-ins which is worth a visit as well. The pool has a shallow and deep end. The pool has the following features:

• Ample seating and tables
• Restrooms
• Concessions
• Picnic areas
• & More

Rentals include access to all areas of the pool and lifeguards will be provided. Contact the Aquatics Office for more information at 336-373-7879.

Rental Rates and Info

• Hours: hours, days vary by location
• Base Rental Rate: $90
• Lifeguard Fee: $30 per guard
• Available for rent:
  • June-July – daily 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • August – Fridays, and Saturdays 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Maximum Party Attendance: 50

Windsor Pool Fees

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Waterparks In Greensboro

Wet’n Wild Emerald Pointe Greensboro

With over 5 million gallons of fun, Wet’n Wild Greensboro has been rated one of the Top 10 Water Parks in The United States. Covering 40 acres, this waterpark offers kid-friendly fun, entertainment, special events throughout the year, and a wide variety of family dining and concession options. The whole family will have a great time in Splash Island and Happy Harbor, the two large children’s play areas.

With over 38 exciting rides and attractions, there is something for everyone at Wet’n Wild. Take the family to Splash Island or Happy Harbor, then take an adventure on rides such as Daredevil Drop and our newest addition, Dr. Von Dark’s Tunnel of Terror. You can also have fun and relax at Leisure Lagoon or take a float down the Lazee River.

• The park has 5 million gallons of water
• 38 rides and attractions for kids of all ages
• Built on 41 acres of land
• A Top 10 Waterpark in America
• Over 500,000 visitors a year
• 14 different dining options

See more information here.

Splash Pads In Greensboro

Barber Park Sprayground

Barber Park is a Greensboro city park a with playground, baseball park, disc golf course, amphitheater, picnic shelters, and, of course, a sprayground. This park’s sprayground is the perfect size for 15-20 children to enjoy comfortably. The structures are ideally suited for children under 10 because older/taller kids may become bored quite quickly. The sprayground has the following features:

• One tall pole-structure with multiple buckets that pour water
• Another tall structure with a spinning wheel that blasts water
• Several water geysers that shoot from ground level
• Several fun jet sprayers that can be shot at other kids for fun

Barber Park Sprayground Cost

Free for individual families;
$1 per person for organized groups with 10 people or more

See more information here.

Keeley Park Sprayground

Keeley Park is a Greensboro city park a with playground, bike pump track, cross country course, disc golf course, community garden, cornhole, and, of course, a sprayground. This park’s sprayground is the perfect size for 20-30 children to enjoy comfortably. The structures are ideally suited for children under 10 because older/taller kids may become bored quite quickly. The sprayground has the following features:

• One tall pole-structure with multiple buckets that pour water
• Another tall structure with a huge shower-head that douses many with water
• A huge barrel that dumps large amounts of water
• Several water geysers that shoot from ground level
• Several fun jet sprayers that can be shot at other kids for fun

Keeley Park Sprayground Cost

• Free for individual families
• $1 per person for organized groups with 10 people or more
  • (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends are designated for organized groups)

See more information here.

LeBauer Park Sprayground

LeBauer Park is a Greensboro city park with playgrounds, restrooms, green spaces, restaurants, sensory spaces, and now a sprayground. This huge park’s sprayground is the perfect size for 10-15 children to enjoy comfortably. The fountains are ideally suited for children under 10 because older/taller kids may become bored quite quickly. The sprayground has the following features:

• 3 large spouted fountains in a row
• Fountains that form an archway
• An attached fog emitter
• LED lights

LeBauer Park Sprayground Cost

Free for individual families

See more information here.

How to Use Greensboro’s Pools

All Greensboro city pools offer swim lessons. Day Cares, Day Camps and Other Adult Supervised Youth/ Children’s Groups must register with the Recreation and Parks office prior to visiting the pools.

Pool Daily Admission
12 and under: $1
13 and older: $2

All Summer Passes
Youth – $30
Adult – $50
Senior – $30