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Splash pads in the Charleston Tri-County

Free and cheap places to cool off, from downtown Summerville to James Island. All are closed for the season right now. Here's when they usually reopen.

Doty Park Splash Pad

Doty Park · Summerville

Closed for season

Season:: Early May – Late September (estimated)
Cost:: Free
Where:: 320 N Laurel St, Summerville, SC 29483

Downtown Summerville, opened 2024.

Ashley River Park splash pad

Ashley River Park · Summerville

Closed for season

Season:: Early May – Late September (estimated)
Cost:: $2 per person (ages 3+)
Where:: 200 Renken Rd, Summerville, SC 29485

Dorchester County park; open dawn to dusk.

Splash Creek

Central Creek Park · Goose Creek

Closed for season

Season:: Late May – Early September (estimated)
Cost:: Free
Where:: 147 Old Moncks Corner Rd, Goose Creek, SC 29445

All-inclusive 2,600 sq ft pad. Has closed for repairs before, so check before you go.

The Sprinkler

Wannamaker County Park · North Charleston

Closed for season

Season:: Late March – Late September
Cost:: Free with $2 park admission

10 AM–6 PM in season. Whirlin' Waters waterpark is next door (separate ticket).

Spray Play Fountain

James Island County Park · Charleston

Closed for season

Season:: Early April – Late September
Cost:: Free with $2 park admission
Where:: 871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412

10 AM–7 PM in season. Splash Zone waterpark is in the same park (separate ticket).

Riverfront Park fountain

Riverfront Park · North Charleston

Closed for season

Season:: Late May – Early September (estimated)
Cost:: Free
Where:: 1061 Everglades Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405

Run-through fountain by the river on the old Navy base.

Want a bigger splash?

Charleston County's waterparks have slides and lazy rivers (tickets required). Usually open weekends from mid-May and daily from late May into August.

Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark · North Charleston Splash Island Waterpark · Mount Pleasant

Seasons marked "estimated" are based on the typical local splash pad season; check with the park before heading out. Know a splash pad we're missing? Tell us.