North Alabama Waterparks and Public Pools

Let’s set the scene. It’s summer. You live in Alabama. Need we say more?

If it’s not raining, chances are you want to be in the water and if you’re not lucky enough to have a pool or have a neighbor with a pool, then you’ll be looking for other options. Here you’ll find a collection of area waterparks and public pools and all the information you’ll need to get in your car and head that way. Making parenting in North Alabama easier is just what we do. It’s that simple. Now go make a splash!

Alabama Splash Adventure

Location: 4599 Splash Adventure Parkway, Bessemer (map)
Hours: May 10 – September 14 | 10:30AM through 6-7PM (see complete schedule and hours)
Cost: $44.99 (adults over 52″ tall), $39.99 (ages 3+ under 52″ tall, as well as seniors), Free (2 and under)
Phone: 205-481-4750
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Point Mallard Water Park

Location: 2901 Point Mallard Drive, Decatur (map)
Hours: Opens May 24, 2025 | 10AM-6PM Mon-Sat, 1-6PM Sunday (Weekends only August 2-31)
Cost: $30 (ages 12+), $25 (ages 3-11, as well as seniors and military), Free (2 and under)
Phone: 256-341-4900
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Sand Mountain Water Park

Location:1325 SMPA Boulevard, Albertville, AL (map)
Hours: Open May 26, 2025 | Mon-Fri. 12-6 PM Mon-Fri, Sat. 10 AM-6 PM, Sun 1-6 PM
Cost: $15, ages 4 and under free
Phone:256-891-8240
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Spring Valley Beach Water Park

Location: 2340 County Hwy 55, Blountsville (map)
Hours: 10AM-6PM
Cost: Opens May 24, 2025 | $35 (4-feet-tall and over ), $28 (3 years through 4-feet-tall, as well as seniors), Free with paid adult (2 years and under), $20 parking
Phone: 205-429-2075
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WildWater at Cullman Aquatics Park

Location: 1636 Field of Miracles Dr SW, Cullman (map)
Hours: Opens May 24, 2025 | Mon-Wed 10 AM – 6 PM, Thur-Sat 10 AM-7 PM, Sun 12-6 PM
Cost: Under “48 Tall, military and seniors $29.99, everyone else $29.99 online only ($35.99 at the gate), ages 2 and under FREE
Phone: 256-775-7946
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Hartselle Aquatics Center

Location: 406 Nanceford Rd, SW Hartselle (map)
Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 11AM – 6PM | Tues, Thur & Sat 11AM – 8PM | Sun 12-6PM |
Cost: Ages 2 and under FREE, $10 for Ages 3-15, $15 for Ages 16+
Phone:256-751-5668
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Slippery Summit Aqua Park

Location: 1315 County Road 222, Cullman (map)
Hours: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, sessions Begin at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, & 4pm
Cost: $10 for campers, $15 for non-campers
Phone: 256-737-0220
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Pirate’s Bay Water Park

Location: 4541 County Road 147, Leesburg (map)
Hours: Open May 24, 2025, 7 days a week in the summer from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cost: $34.95 | under 48″ tall $19.99 ages 3 and under are FREE | Admission after 4 PM $15.99
Phone:256-613-8442
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Showers Center Pool (Indoor)

Location: 4600 Blue Spring Road, Huntsville (map)
Type: Indoor
Hours: Open year-round | Mon-Fri 7:30AM – 7PM, , Sat 10AM-2PM, Sun 1-5PM
Cost: $4 per person
Phone: 256-851-4003
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Huntsville Aquatics Center

Location: 2213 Drake Avenue, Huntsville (map)
Type: Indoor
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM-7PM, Sat 10AM-2PM, Sun 12PM-4PM
Cost: General admission is $4 per person
Phone: 256-883-3700
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Dublin Park in Madison

Location: 8324 Old Madison Pike, Madison (map)
Type: Indoor/Outdoor
Hours: Schedule
Cost: $3 Adults, $2 ages 4-10, $1 seniors 60+, FREE for ages 3 and under
Phone: 256-772-2560
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Hogan YMCA Pool

Location: 130 Park Square Lane, Madison (map)
Type: Indoor/Outdoor
Hours: Varies
Cost: FREE for members, non-members can pay $15 per person or $40 per family
Phone: 256-705-9622
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Sharon Johnston Pool in New Market

Location: 783 Coleman Road, New Market (map)
Type: Outdoor
Hours: Opens Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day, Hours vary, see website
Cost: $5 per person per swim session;  $35 punchcard for 10 sessions
Phone: 256-379-2031
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New Hope Recreation Center

Location: 263 YMCA Road, New Hope (map)
Type: Outdoor
Hours: June & July, Mon-Fri 1:30PM-6PM
Cost: $5 per person
Phone: 256-723-3800
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Gurley Pool

Location: 311 3rd Street, Gurley (map)
Type: Outdoor
Hours: Open May 24 – Labor Day, everyday 1PM-6PM
Cost: $4 per person, $250 family memberships
Phone: 256-776-2926
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Hartselle Aquatic Center

Location: 406 Nanceford Rd, SW Hartselle (map)
Hours: Wed, Fri & Sat 11AM – 5PM | Tues & Thur 11AM – 7PM | Sun 1-5PM | Closed Mon
Cost: Ages 2 and under FREE, $10 for Ages 3-15, $15 for Ages 16+
Phone:256-751-5668
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Redstone Arsenal Pools

Open to Active Duty, Retirees, DoD Civilians, Redstone Recreation Badge Holders, Contractors, Dependents, and their guests.

• Location:  Goss Road Pool: 126 Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville (map)
  Type: Outdoor Olympic size pool,
  Hours: Schedule; open Memorial Day – Labor Day
  Cost: FREE for active duty, $5-7 Get annual pass
  Phone: 256-876-6713
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• Location:  Redstone Aquatics Center:  Building 3705 Aerobee Rd, Huntsville (map)
  Type: Indoor pool
  Hours: Schedule
  Cost: FREE for active duty, $5-7 Get annual pass
  Phone: 256-313-1200
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*Heart of the Valley’s YMCA in-town guest policy is as follows: Guests are entitled to one free visit per calendar year and must be accompanied by a current YMCA member. Guests may visit 3 more times during that calendar year at a fee of $15 per individual per visit or $40 per family per visit.