Splash Pads or Spraygrounds?
Whether you call them splash pads or spraygrounds, Winston-Salem is leading the state in utilizing playgrounds, parks, and public pool space to install playground waterparks across the city, in every corner and neighborhood. 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 Spring and Summer months.
Best Spraygrounds in Winston-Salem, NC
Reynolds Park Sprayground
Reynolds Park is a Winston-Salem city park a with playground, recreation center, restrooms, water fountain, and now a brand new 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:
- Two separate water shooters can be activated by stepping on the small blue button in front of the sprayers
- A tall archway with a tipping bucket for maximum wetness
- A large 4-prong pole with buckets that dump down for a big surprise
- Several water geysers that shoot from ground level
- A fun waterfall structure that smaller kids can sit behind and enjoy
- Even more water spouts for exploring and interacting with
See more information here.
Little Creek Neighborhood Sprayground
Little Creek Neighborhood Center is a Winston-Salem city park a with playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, grills, a water fountain, and now a brand new sprayground. This small 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 tree-shaped sprayer that sprays a wide radius
- A snail structure that sprays and excites
- A turtle structure that looks as if it is swimming away
- A large umbrella tower sprayer for ducking behind
- Several water geysers that shoot from ground level
- Several fun jet sprayers that can be shot at other kids for fun
See more information here.
Happy Hill Park Sprayground
Happy Hill Park is a Winston-Salem city park with a baseball field, basketball court, grills, restrooms, tennis court, soccer field, playground, and now a brand new 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:
- Two large rocks that spray water
- Three large brown spires that shoot water from their tree-like stems
- Multiple semicircle sprayers that serve as a sprayer tunnel
- Several water geysers that shoot from ground level
- A fun water bucket that tips and splash the kids
See more information here.
Hathaway Park Sprayground
Hathaway Park is a Winston-Salem city park with a playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, grills, water fountain, and now a brand new sprayground. This small 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:
- Two separate water shooters can be activated by stepping on the small blue button in front of the sprayers
- A giant red swirly water sprayer
- Multiple water wheels for interacting
- Several water geysers that shoot from ground level
- A fun waterfall structure that smaller kids can sit behind and enjoy
See more information here.
Just Down The Road
Davie County Community Park Sprayground
Davie Community Park is a Mocksville, NC city park a with playground, baseball/softball fields, amphitheater, walking trails, community center, and, of course, a sprayground. This park’s sprayground is the perfect size for 40-50 children to enjoy comfortably. The structures are ideally suited for children under 10 but due to their size, older kids may also enjoy it. 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
See more information here.
Other Spraygrounds To Consider
- Bolton Pool Sprayground, 1590 Bolton St SW (Paid Entry)
- Mineral Springs Pool Sprayground, 4700 Ogburn Avenue (Free to the public)
- Nelson L. Malloy Jr Park Sprayground, 2619 Bethabara Road (Free to the public)
- Parkland Pool Sprayground, 1660 Brewer Road (Paid Entry)
- Polo Pool Sprayground, 1850 Polo Road (Open When Pool Opens for Season)
- Rupert Bell Park Sprayground, 1501 Mt. Zion Place (Free to the public)
- Sedge Garden Park Sprayground, 401 Robbins Road (Free to the public)
How to Use Winston-Salem’s Spraygrounds
Push the button, mounted on a bollard at the edge of the sprayground, to activate the water for 15 minutes. If nobody pushes the button again within 15 minutes, the water will stop.
Would You Rather Swim in Winston-Salem?
If swimming in a public pool or waterpark is more your speed, Winston-Salem has plenty to offer as well with low entry fees, group rates, and season passes. View our list of the best Winston-Salem Pools and Waterparks.
