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Splash Pads, Pools, And Water Parks With Opening Dates

Updated: Jun 22


Here's a quick rundown of some splash pads and water parks along with their opening dates for the 2024 summer season. Please note that some locations have admission fees. Be sure to check the operating days, hours, and admission fees before heading out.


  • Virginia Hylton Park Splash Pad, 111 Maiden Ln, Lexington—Opens Memorial Day weekend. Newly renovated.

  • Saluda Shoals Splash, 5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia—Opened April 27. Hours until May 26: Saturday and Sunday from 10 am-6 pm. Monday, May 27 from 9 am-6 pm. Summer hours-June 1-August 9: Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm, Saturday/Sunday, 10am-6pm. (July 4 from 9am-6pm) August 10-September 15: Saturday/Sunday 10am-6pm. (Labor Day, 9am-6pm)

  • Lake Murray Public ParkClick here.

  • Felton C Benton Park & Springdale Park, 2915 Platt Springs Rd, Springdale—Opens May 24.

  • Melvin Park Splash Pad, 370-A Eptings Camp Rd, Chapin, SC—Opened April 27. Pre-summer hours: Saturdays from 10 am-6 pm and Sundays from 12 pm-5 pm. Summer hours: Monday-Friday, 10 am-1 pm. Saturdays from 10 am-6 pm. Sundays from 12 pm-5 pm. $4/visit or $55/15 visit card.

  • Gully Washer Splash Park—Opened May 11. Click here.

  • Richardson’s Lake Water Park Opens May 25 Click here.

  • Carolina Harbor Waterpark (Carowinds)—Opens May 25. Click here.

  • Neptune Island Waterpark, 1109 14th Street, Hartsville—Opens May 19

  • Orangeburg YMCA Aquatic Park, 2550 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg—Opens June 1. Thursdays and Saturdays from 11 am-7 pm. Columbia YMCA members get in free! https://mamacheapskate.wixsite.com/mama-cheapskate/post/orangeburg-aquatic-park-video

  • Santee Water Park, 1761 Bass Drive, Santee—Opens May 25. Fridays and Sundays from 11 am-7 pm.

  • Corley Park Splash Pad, 204 Corley Street, Lexington—Opens Memorial Day.

  • Caractor Park, 804 Hendrix St, Lexington—Opens Memorial Day.

  • Maxcy Gregg Pool, 1655 Park Circle, Columbia—Opens May 25.

  • Greenview Pool, 6700 David St, Columbia—Opens May 25.

  • Waterfall Junction at Riverbanks Zoo, 1300 Botanical Parkway, West Columbia—Open now. Requires membership or admission fee.

  • Palmetto Falls Water Park, 6511 Strom Thurmond Blvd, Fort Jackson—Opens May 25.

  • St. Andrews Park Pool, 920 Beatty Rd, Columbia—Regular hours start June 4, Tuesday-Saturday from 1 pm-6 pm. Also open on Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May 25 and Saturday, June 1 & Sunday, June 2.

  • Sesquicentennial State Park Splash Pad (Pedal Boats, Canoe, Kayak, fishing boat rentals as well), 9564 Two Notch Rd, Columbia

  • Aiken County YMCA Water Park. Opens Memorial Day Weekend

  • Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark, 8888 University Blvd, North Charleston. Open weekends only until June 1.

  • Myrtle Waves Water Park, 3000 Mr Joe White Ave, Myrtle Beach. South Carolina’s largest water park. Open now. Get a Groupon ticket deal here https://shorturl.at/ahxoV

  • City Of Aiken Public Pool at Smith-Hazel, 416 Kershaw St, NE, Aiken. Public pool hours and private rentals available


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