VA Border Kids

Cool Down with Your Little Ones This Summer!

Looking for an easy way to beat the summer heat with your toddler or school-aged kiddo? These splash pads and spraygrounds around the Virginia and North Carolina border are perfect for a fun, affordable day trip. Many are FREE or low-cost and offer nearby playgrounds, picnic spots, and restrooms for a full-on play day!

☀️ 1. Freedom Park Sprayground – Eden, NC

Address: 121 N Edgewood Rd, Eden, NC

Hours: 10 AM – 7 PM, daily (seasonal)

Cost: Free

Amenities: Restrooms, playground, picnic shelters, walking trails

💡 Parent Tip: Bring towels and extra clothes — there’s a fun mix of sprayers and ground jets!

☀️ 2. Ballou Park Sprayground – Danville, VA

Address: 760 West Main St, Danville, VA

Hours: 10 AM – 8 PM, daily

Cost: Free

Amenities: Huge park with trails, disc golf, picnic shelters, and shaded areas

💡 Parent Tip: Great option to pair with lunch at a nearby local eatery or picnic under the trees!

☀️ 3. Third Avenue Sprayground – Danville, VA

Address: 1000 Third Ave, Danville, VA

Hours: 10 AM – 8 PM, daily

Cost: Free

Amenities: Open field, benches, and water features

💡 Parent Tip: It’s quieter than Ballou — perfect for younger toddlers or sensory-sensitive kids.

☀️ 4. LeBauer Park Splash Pad – Greensboro, NC

Address: 208 N Davie St, Greensboro, NC

Hours: 9 AM – 9 PM

Cost: Free

Amenities: Massive play structures, food trucks, picnic tables, free wifi

💡 Parent Tip: Make it a full day — this park has a children’s museum and cafés within walking distance!

☀️ 5. Keeley Park Splash Pad – McLeansville, NC

Address: 4100 Keeley Rd, McLeansville, NC

Hours: 10 AM – 7 PM

Cost: Free

Amenities: Fishing pond, playground, shaded shelter

💡 Parent Tip: Bring snacks or a picnic and stay awhile — it’s a peaceful park for little ones to roam.

☀️ 6. Sedge Garden Sprayground – Kernersville, NC

Address: 401 Robbins Rd, Kernersville, NC

Hours: 10 AM – 7 PM

Cost: Free

Amenities: Park, tennis courts, covered shelters

💡 Parent Tip: It’s tucked in a quiet neighborhood — perfect if you’re looking for a low-key stop.

☀️ 7. English Park Splash Pad – Altavista, VA

Address: 104 Pittsylvania Ave, Altavista, VA

Hours: 10 AM – 8 PM

Cost: Free

Amenities: Huge playground, skate park, picnic tables, fields

💡 Parent Tip: Hit the playground first, then cool down at the splash pad before heading home.

☀️ 8. Riverside Park Sprayground – Lynchburg, VA

Address: 2238 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA

Hours: 11 AM – 7 PM (seasonal)

Cost: Free

Amenities: Themed play equipment, scenic views, bathrooms

💡 Parent Tip: There’s a train-themed playground nearby that’s a HUGE hit with younger kids!

☀️ 9. Barber Park Sprayground – Greensboro, NC

Address: 1500 Barber Park Dr, Greensboro, NC

Hours: 10 AM – 7 PM

Cost: Free

Amenities: Rec center, shaded playground, open fields

💡 Parent Tip: Don’t forget extra water bottles — lots of running and splashing!

☀️ 10. Bur-Mil Park Splash Pad – Greensboro, NC

Address: 5834 Bur-Mil Club Rd, Greensboro, NC

Hours: Varies (Call ahead: (336) 641-2020)

Cost: Free

Amenities: Trails, wildlife education center, golf, pool

💡 Parent Tip: Bur-Mil has tons of natural beauty — perfect for a calm nature walk after water fun.

✅ Parent Essentials to Pack:

Water shoes Towels & dry clothes Sunscreen Refillable water bottles A change of clothes for YOU (just in case 🫣) Optional: picnic blanket, folding chairs, and snacks!

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