Beat the Heat! Summer Water Fun (& Discounts!) in Hampton Roads!

As summer weather heats up the water turns on all over Hampton Roads. Of course, you can always visit the beach for water fun, but if you have had enough of sand and surf there are a few other options for you!

*Please note – all locations below include links to more information, please confirm the location is operating and all features are open before going.*

Looking for Swimming Pools/Lessons? Swimming Lessons in Hampton Roads

Did we overlook your favorite spot for local water play? Submit additions to this free listing HERE!

Chesapeake

Great Bridge YMCA – Indoor Pool, Indoor Slide, Outdoor Infant Wading Pool, Outdoor Pool, Outdoor Splash Park. Membership or Guest Pass required. Local residents who are not members may access the Y by using a day pass up to three times per year at a cost of $10/visit. Outdoor pools are OPEN for the 2023 season.

Greenbrier Family YMCA – Indoor Pool, Outdoor Infant Wading Pool, Outdoor Pool, Outdoor Splash Park. Membership or Guest Pass required. Local residents who are not members may access the Y by using a day pass up to three times per year at a cost of $10/visit. Outdoor pools are OPEN for the 2023 season.

Taylor Bend YMCA – Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool, Outdoor Splash Park. Membership or Guest Pass required. Local residents who are not members may access the Y by using a day pass up to three times per year at a cost of $10/visit. Outdoor pools are OPEN for the 2023 season.

Western Branch Community Center – Outdoor Splash Park. Day Pass ($5) or Membership required. OPEN for the 2023 season.

• Open Tuesday through Thursday from 10am-7pm, Friday 10am-5pm, and 11am-4pm on Saturdays. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

Hampton

Hampton Aquaplex – Indoor 50m & 25m pools and outdoor splash park. Membership or day pass required. Day pass rates are $5 – $9.50 depending on age/residency.

Fort Monroe Community Center Pool – Daily Admission (members): Youth $1, Adult $1.50. Daily Admission (non-members): Youth $3, Adult $3.50. Monthly passes also available.

Outdoor Neighborhood Pools in Hampton – open seasonally and membership is required. See Information on Free Community Pool Days Here.

Peninsula Town Center Fountains – open seasonally – currently closed until further notice – for FREE summer water play for ages 0-12. Located in the Town Square of Peninsula Town Center.

Newport News

Brittingham-Midtown Aquatics Center – Pool with onsite lessons and open family swim sessions. Day Pass (NN Resident) is $3 for Youth/Senior and $4 Adults. Day Pass (Non-Resident) is $5 Youth/Senior and $6 Adults. Children 3 and under are free. Longer length passes are also available for purchase.

Denbigh Community Center – splash pad on-site at the entrance of the community center.

Doris Miller Community Center – The Doris Miller Community Center and Swimming Pool are closed for demolition and construction of the new center.

Tom & Ann Hunnicutt Family YMCA – Indoor pool and Spray Park. Membership or Guest Pass required. Local residents who are not members may access the Y by using a day pass up to three times per year at a cost of $10/visit.

Norfolk

Kroc Center Hampton Roads – Kroc Center Aquatics Center includes Lap lanes, a lazy river, two-story water slide and splash zone. Included in membership. Membership required (Flex-Rate Membership may be available). For more updates and schedule of the Aquatics Center please check link above.

Norfolk Botanical Garden–  Fountains are ON for the 2023 Summer season. Located within the WOW Children’s Garden the fountains come on seasonally for summertime water play. Free with Garden admission. Shoes are required.

Norfolk Parks & Recreation Indoor & Outdoor Pools – some of the locations with special water features are already listed here but this link brings you to where you can find all parks & rec pool locations!

Norfolk Naval Shipyard – Splash pad is open as of July 21, 2023.  Splash Zone Aquatics Center has an outdoor swimming pool and splash pad located at Scott Center Annex across from The Navy Exchange. The pool is open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day each. Hours of operation are based on lifeguard availability. Splash Pad hours: Tuesday-Friday 1000-1600 Saturday and Sunday 1000-1700. Closed Mondays.

Norview Splash Pad– Splash pads are open as of June 27, 2023. Free & Open to the public at Norview Community Center – 6380 Sewells Point Road, Norfolk VA. Open to the public Monday – Friday from 10am – 6pm. Saturday 11:30am – 4pm (Closes Sept. 4)

Shoop Park Splash Pad – Splash pads are open as of June 27, 2023. Free and open to the public Open to the public Monday – Friday from 10am – 6pm. Saturday 11:30am – 4pm (Closes Sept. 4)

Southside Aquatics Center Indoor Swimming Pool – Indoor pool with diving board, twisty tube slide, zero depth recreation and instruction area with play structures. Membership or day pass ($3) required.

Town Point Park/Waterside– Interactive water fountain entertains visitors with daily performances of 28 water jets shooting water up to 12 ft into the air and enhancing its nighttime performances with illumination. The fountain is OPEN for the 2023 season for FREE summer water play. 

photo courtesy of The Virginia Zoo

Virgina Zoo– water fountains (including Fountain Plaza) are turned on seasonally for water play – they are currently Open for Summer 2023. Water fountain play is Free with paid Zoo admission.

YMCA on Granby – Outdoor Pool, Outdoor Water Slides. Membership or Guest Pass required. Local residents who are not members may access the Y by using a day pass up to three times per year at a cost of $10/visit. Outdoor pools are OPEN for the 2023 season.

Portsmouth 

Cavalier Manor Pool – $1 admission. Open for the 2023 Season. Hours: 1-4pm. Glass containers, food and drinks (bottled water excluded) are not permitted. Large groups are encouraged to call ahead due to limited capacity. Proper swimming attire required.

Effingham Street YMCA – Outdoor Infant Wading Pool, Outdoor Pool. Membership or Guest Pass required. Local residents who are not members may access the Y by using a day pass up to three times per year at a cost of $10/visit. Outdoor pools are OPEN for the 2023 season.

Portsmouth Splash Park – Open seasonally. Open for the 2023 Season. Admission is $1. Glass containers, food and drinks (bottled water excluded) are not permitted. Large groups are encouraged to call ahead due to limited capacity. Proper swimming attire required. Hours: 1-7pm.

Suffolk

Cypress Park Pool – Open for the 2023 summer. Located at 2001 Arizona Avenue, will offer open swim hours, Tuesdays through Sundays (closed Mondays) from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Cypress Park Pool also offers swimming lessons for youth ages 5-17, group swim times, and party rentals by pre-paid reservations.

Suffolk Family YMCA – Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool, Outdoor Splash Park. Membership or Guest Pass required. Local residents who are not members may access the Y by using a day pass up to three times per year at a cost of $10/visit. Outdoor pools are OPEN for the 2023 season.

Virginia Beach

Bow Creek Recreation Center– Indoor pool with zero depth entry, lap lanes, deep water area with slide and a children’s area with slide and play features. Must be a member or purchase a day pass.

Kempsville Recreation Center – Indoor pool with zero-depth entry, six 25-meter lap lanes, two 1-meter diving boards, aqua track, leisure pool and water play components. Must be a member or purchase a day pass.

Larkspur Swim & Racquet Club – Outdoor pool (summer membership required) open to all neighborhoods. Open swim and Swim team available. Opening for the 2023 season. Hours until June 18th- Saturday and Sunday only, 12pm-8pm. After June 18th- Monday thru Thursday 12-6pm. Friday 11am-7pm. Friday-Sunday 12pm-8pm.

Mount Trashmore YMCA – Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool, Outdoor Splash Park, and an Infant Wading Pool. Membership or Guest Pass required. Local residents who are not members may access the Y by using a day pass up to three times per year at a cost of $10/visit. Outdoor pools are OPEN for the 2023 season.

Ocean Breeze Water Park– an extensive world of water fun with play areas for the little ones and wave pools, slides and other attractions for the adults and older kids. Open for the 2023 season. Paid admission. Day pass prices: $44.99 – $49.99 adult (ages 10 and up), $34.99-$39.99 youth (ages 3-9), ages 2 and under are free. Military and senior discounts are available. Late admission discounts may be available. Check for current discounts here!

Princess Anne Family YMCA – Indoor Pool, Indoor Splash Park. Membership or Guest Pass required. Local residents who are not members may access the Y by using a day pass up to three times per year at a cost of $10/visit.

Simon Family JCC – Outdoor pool is open for the summer season May 27 – September 4, 2023. Indoor and outdoor pools. Outdoor water park, Indoor lap pool, therapy pool and children’s pool. Swim lessons are available. Membership or guest pass is required. Guest passes are open to all, current pricing here.

Virginia Beach Parks & Rec Pools – in addition to the water playgrounds at Bow Creek, Kempsville, and Williams Park, the other recreation centers have pools that give lessons and have open swim sessions. Must be a member or purchase a day pass.

Williams Park Sprayground and Indoor Water Playground– A water play area (sprayground outdoors, water slides/play indoors) located at the Williams Park Recreation Center. Must be a member or purchase a day pass.

YMCA at JT’s Camp Grom – YMCA at JT’s Camp Grom offers: Adaptive Swim Lessons, Family Days, Youth Sports and more.

Williamsburg 

Great Wolf Lodge – Indoor water park featuring pools, rides and water slides with fun for all ages. Admission to water park included with resort stay. Admission varies by dates/package. Current Discounts are posted HERE.

Water Country USA–  water park with fun for all ages including the little kids. Rides, slides, entertainment and more. Paid admission, single day ticket prices start at $49.99. Click Here For Current Discounts!

North Carolina

H2OBX Waterpark – Resort-style water park that features over 30 exciting attractions for both adults and little ones. Click Here For Current Discount!

Military Families

Joint Forces Langley-Ft Eustis Aquatic Center (open to military and civilians)- Indoor water park and pool on Ft Eustis. Daily admission rates: Active Duty $2/Retired & Dependents $3/Others $5. Monthly and longer-term rates also available.

Joint Forces Little Creek-Fort Story’s Gator Water Park (military only)- Opens for the 2023 season. Water park open to military on the JEB Little Creek-Fort Story Base. Weekends only 11am-4pm thru June 18th. Beginning June 20, open Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 4pm. Closed Mondays. Daily admission rates: $9 daily visit for active duty/retirees/reservists/eligible family members and $11 for DoD/guests. Children ages two and younger are free. Season passes are available.

Oceana’s Aeropalms Water Park (military only)- Closed Until Further Notice. Water park open to military on the Oceana Naval Air Station Base. Weekends only late May to late June 11am to 5pm. Starting late June Wednesday through Monday 11am to 5pm. Call for cost for daily admission for military and for guests; ages five and younger are free. Season passes are also available.

Did we overlook your favorite spot for local water play? Submit additions to this free listing HERE!

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