Splash Pads or Spraygrounds?
Whether you call them splash pads or spraygrounds, High Point, NC has incorporated several of these unique warm-weather features within existing parks and neighborhood YMCAs. Spraygrounds are water playgrounds with fixtures and fountains that spray water. They are similar to water play areas typically seen in pools, with one big difference: Spraygrounds are not set in standing water, making them safer for children. A popular alternative to swimming pools, spraygrounds save resources by recirculating and filtering the water nor do they require lifeguards or staffing. They also make a great alternative to busy or expensive pools in the hot summer months.
Best Spraygrounds in High Point, NC
Carl Chavis YMCA Sprayground
Carl Chavis YMCA is a High Point area gym/community center with basketball courts, pool, fitness center, restrooms, picnic areas, and, of course, a sprayground. This YMCA’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:
- Tall pole structures with multiple buckets that pour water
- Multiple structures 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
Cost
- Free for YMCA members;
- $5 per person for non-members
See more information here.
Hartley Drive Family YMCA Sprayground
Hartley Drive Family YMCA is a High Point area gym/community center with basketball courts, pool, fitness center, restrooms, picnic areas, and, of course, a sprayground. This YMCA’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:
- Tall pole structures with multiple buckets that pour water
- Multiple structures 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
Cost
- Free for YMCA members;
- $5 per person for non-members
See more information here.
Southside Recreation Center Sprayground
The City of High point features a Splash Pad which is located at Southside Recreation Center. A Splash Pad is an area for water play that has no standing water (no Lifeguards on duty). The sprayground has the following features:
- Multiple floor spouts
- Water buckets
- Water spray guns
Cost
- Free for everyone
See more information here.
