Huntsville and North Alabama Waterparks, Splash Pads, 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, splash pads, and public pools and all the information you’ll need to get in your car and head that way. Making parenting in Huntsville easier is just what we do. It’s that simple. Now go get wet!

Covid-19 Notice – Updated March 2021

As of publication, several of these facilities are offering limited hours & restricting capacity. There may also be new restrictions placed on visitors due to health regulations. Please check with the individual facility for the most current information. Huntsville Park and Recreation has announced they will open splashpads on by Memorial Day 2021.

Alabama Splash Adventure

Location: 4599 Splash Adventure Parkway, Bessemer (map)
Hours: Opens May 15, 2021 | 10:30AM through 5:30PM-7PM (see complete schedule and hours)
Cost: $39 (adults over 52″ tall), $34 (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 2021 | 10AM-6PM (Tues/Thur 10AM-8PM)
Cost: $20 (ages 12+), $15 (ages 5-11, as well as seniors and military), Free (4 and under)
Phone: 256-341-4900
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Sand Mountain Water Park – NEW for 2021

Location:1325 SMPA Boulevard, Albertville, AL (map)
Hours: Open seasonally, hours TBD
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 2021 | $26 (4-feet-tall and over ), $21 (3 years through 4-feet-tall, as well as seniors), Free with paid adult (2 years and under)
Phone: 205-429-2075
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Wild Water at Cullman Aquatics Park

Hartselle Aquatics 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, $5 for Ages 3-5, $8 for Ages 6-12, Ages 13+ $10
Phone:256-751-5668
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Slippery Summit Aqua Park – NEW for 2021

Location: 1315 County Road 222, Cullman (map)
Hours: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday from 10am – 1pm | 2pm – 5pm
Cost: $10
Phone: 256-737-0220
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Pirate’s Bay Water Park

Location: 4541 County Road 147, Leesburg (map)
Hours: Open 7 days a week in the summer from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cost: $26
Phone:256-613-8442
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Bridge Street Pop Jet Fountains

Location: 365 The Bridge Street, Huntsville (map)
Hours: Opens May 28, 2021 – Labor Day from 10AM-8PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: (256) 327-8400
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Bicentennial Park Splash Pad

Location: 315 Fountain Circle, Huntsville (map)
Hours: Monday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Phone: 256-883-3700
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Everybody Can Play Splashpad & Park

Location: 500 Drake Avenue, Huntsville (map)
Hours: Mon-Fri, 10AM-7PM | Sat, 10AM-7PM | Sun, 10AM-7 PM
(Wednesdays – Pad opens at 11 AM due to cleaning.)
Cost: FREE
Phone: 256-883-3710
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Hogan YMCA Splashpads

Location: 130 Park Square Lane, Madison (map)
Hours: Varies (see website)
Cost: FREE for members, non-members can pay $10 per person or $30 per family
Phone: 256-705-9622
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Huntsville Botanical Garden Fountains/Pollywog Bog

Location: 4747 Bob Wallace Ave (map)
Hours: Mon-Thurs 9AM-7PM, Fri & Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun 11AM-6PM
Cost: $14 (adults), $9 (ages 3-18), $12 (military, students and seniors), Free for members or children 2 and under
Phone: (256) 830-4447
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Delano Park Riverwild Splashpad

Location: 825 Gordon Drive, Decatur (map)
Hours: Open Memorial Day – Labor Day, daily from 10AM-7PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: 256-341-4930
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Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Splashpad

Location: 4600 Blue Spring Road, Huntsville (map)
Hours: Open May 12, 2021 – Labor Day from Mon-Fri, 10AM – 7PM | Sat, 10AM-3PM | Sun, 1-5PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: 256-851-4003
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SNAP Playground & Splashpad

Location: 406 Nance Ford Road, Hartselle (map)
Hours: Open Memorial Day – Labor Day daily from 8:30AM-8:30PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: 256-773-2581
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Covid-19 Notice – May 2021

Showers Center Pool

Location: 4600 Blue Spring Road, Huntsville (map)
Type: Indoor
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5PM, Sat 10AM-3PM, Sun 1-5PM (Closed to the public on Tues & Thurs from 11AM–12PM and 5PM–5:45PM and Wed & Fri from 11AM-12PM for swim lessons)
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 8:30AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-2PM, Sun 1PM-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: M-Th 5 am – 9 pm | F 5 am – 9 pm | Sa 7:30 am – 5 pm | Su Noon – 5 pm
Cost: FREE for members, non-members can pay $10 per person or $30 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: Varies, 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: Tues-Sun 1PM-6PM
Cost: $3 per person, $225 family memberships
Phone: 256-776-2926
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Hartselle Aquatic Center

Location: 406 Nance Ford Road (map)
Type: Outdoor
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat 10AM-6PM, Tues/Thurs 10AM-8PM, Sun 1PM-6PM
Cost: $10 (13+), $8 (ages 6-12 and seniors), $5 (ages 5 and under) (prices lower from 5-8PM)
Phone: 256-751-0665
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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, $3-4 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, $3-4 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 $10 per individual per visit or $30 per family per visit.