Summer 2025 Central Arkansas Splash Pad & Pool Guide

Beat the heat with our top picks for family-friendly splash pads, thrilling water parks, lazy rivers, and shaded spots perfect for staying cool. Whether you're sticking close to home or planning a road trip, these fun summer destinations are sure to make a splash!

City of Little Rock

Little Rock

North Little Rock

  • ๐ŸŠ๏ธ North Heights Community Center Pool
    ๐Ÿ“ 4801 Allen St
    ๐Ÿ•˜ Open Tuesday through Saturday from 12 PM to 5 PM.
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ $2 members, $3 non-members, Free for kids under 5

  • ๐ŸŠ๏ธ Sherman Park Community Center Pool
    ๐Ÿ“ 624 Beech St
    ๐Ÿ•˜ Open Tuesday through Saturday from 12 PM to 5 PM.
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ $1 members, $2 non-members, Free for kids under 5

  • ๐Ÿ’ฆ Funland Splash Pad (Burns Park)
    ๐Ÿ“ 25 Funland Dr, North Little Rock, AR
    ๐Ÿ•˜ 8 AMโ€“sunset daily

Jacksonville- Splash Zone Water Park

Sherwood

  • ๐ŸŠ๏ธ Fairway Swimming Pool
    ๐Ÿ“ Fairway Ave
    ๐Ÿ•˜ Hours vary by season
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Over 42": $5, Seniors (50+): $2, Under 42": Free

  • ๐Ÿ’ฆ Sherwood Splash Pad
    ๐Ÿ“ 1111 W Maryland Ave, Sherwood, AR
    ๐Ÿ•˜ 10 AMโ€“5 PM daily

Maumelle

  • ๐ŸŠ๏ธ Maumelle Aquatic Center
    ๐Ÿ“ 1100 Edgewood Dr, Maumelle, AR
    ๐Ÿ•˜ Seasonal Hours (Memorial Dayโ€“Labor Day)

    • Open Tuesdayโ€“Friday from 4:30 PM to 7 PM, Saturday from 12 PM to 7 PM, and Sunday from 1 PM to 6 PM.

    • Drop in is $5 (Cost may differ for nonresidents)

  • ๐Ÿ’ฆ Lake Valencia Splash Pad
    ๐Ÿ“ 115 Valencia Dr, Maumelle, AR
    ๐Ÿ•˜ Seasonal hours

Jacksonville

  • ๐ŸŠ๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ Splash Zone Water Park
    ๐Ÿ“ 201 W. Martin St, Jacksonville, AR
    ๐Ÿ•˜ Open Daily (Memorial Dayโ€“Labor Day):

    • Open daily during summer afternoons (Memorial Day through Labor Day)

    • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Admission (ages 2+): $5; Slide Access: Additional $1

Mills Park Pool - Bryant

Benton/Bryant

  • ๐ŸŠ๏ธ River Center Aquatics Center
    ๐Ÿ“ 1800 Citizens Dr, Benton, AR
    ๐Ÿ•˜ Hours: Open Mondayโ€“Friday from 5 AM to 9 PM, Saturday from 7 AM to 9 PM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 6 PM.
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Memberships and Day Passes available

  • ๐ŸŠ๏ธ Bishop Park Aquatic Center
    ๐Ÿ“ 6401 Boone Rd, Bryant
    ๐Ÿ•˜ Open Mondayโ€“Friday from 7 AM to 8 PM, Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 6 PM.
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ $5 day pass; memberships available for all (resident & non-resident)

  • ๐Ÿ’ฆ Bishop Park Splash Pad
    ๐Ÿ“ 6401 Boone Rd, Bryant, AR
    ๐Ÿ•˜ Park hours
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Free with day pass

  • ๐ŸŠ๏ธ Mills Park Pool
    ๐Ÿ“ 1200 Mills Park Rd, Bryant
    ๐Ÿ•˜ Memorial Dayโ€“Labor Day
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ $5 daily; 10-visit pass: $38

Crenshaw Springs - White Hall

๐Ÿš— Day Trip, Anyone?

  • ๐ŸŠ๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ Crenshaw Springs Water Park โ€“ White Hall

    ๐Ÿ“ 9801 Dollarway Rd, White Hall, AR (approx. 35โ€“40 min from Little Rock)
    ๐Ÿ•˜ Open Tuesdayโ€“Saturday from 11 AM to 6 PM and Sunday from 1 PM to 6 PM.
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ $8 kids (under 48"), $10 adults (48"+), Free under 2 | Season passes available

  • ๐ŸŠ๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ฆ Magic Springs Water & Theme Park โ€“ Hot Springs

    ๐Ÿ“ 1701 E Grand Ave, Hot Springs, AR (approx. 1 hour from Little Rock)
    ๐Ÿ•˜ Open daily during summer months
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ $49.99 general admission | $34.99 for under 48" | Season passes available