There are many great places to get wet in Kentucky! From splash parks to aquatic centers it’s a great time to enjoy time with your family and explore a new place!
Lexington
Lexington is home to six aquatic centers. Aquatic facilities include play areas for children, slides, bathhouses and concession stands. All pools accept cash, checks or credit cards. For more information about Lexington’s aquatic centers, locations, rules and guidelines, click to expand the sections below.
Pool Passes 2025: Pool passes for the 2025 pool season will be available beginning March 19, 2025. Click to expand the sections below to learn more about individual and family pool passes for Lexington’s aquatic centers. Register for pool passes CLICK HERE
Individual Passes $65
Family Passes $65 Households purchasing three or more passes will receive a a $10 discount on each pass after the second.
2026 Aquatics Calendar
April 25 – Masterson, Charles Young & Jacobson spraygrounds open
May 23 – Castlewood and Douglass spraygrounds open
May 23 – Aquatic Centers open (Castlewood, Tates Creek, Southland, Douglass, Woodland, Shillito)
Woodland Aquatic Center – 190 Old Park Avenue, Lexington, KY, 40502
Opening date for 2026 season: May 23
Features zero-depth entry, “Paradise Lagoon” play feature with multiple activities, a looped slide, a separate diving pool with two diving boards, a climbing wall, and a separate 25-meter lap pool, and a concession stand (menu).
$7 – adult admission
$5 – youth (15 and under)
Monday – Saturday | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday | noon – 6 p.m.
Southland Aquatic Center – 625 Hill-n-Dale Road, Lexington, KY, 40503
Opening date for 2026 season: May 23
Features a separate play pool for young children, a splash bucket, tall slide, zero-depth entry, and a concession stand (menu).
$7 – adult admission
$5 – youth (15 and under)
Monday – Saturday | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday | noon – 6 p.m.
Tates Creek – 1400 Gainesway Drive, Lexington, KY, 40517
Opening date for 2025 season: May 24
Features a separate pool with an enclosed looped slide, a separate toddler pool with play structures, and a large pool that includes 50-meter lap lanes. Concessions are available at the golf course concession stand.
$7 – adult admission
$5 – youth (15 and under)\
Monday – Saturday | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday | noon – 6 p.m.
Castlewood Aquatic Center – 320 Parkview Avenue, Lexington, KY, 40505
Opening date for 2026 season: May 23
Features a looped slide, a giant octopus, a diving board, zero-depth entry, a small concession stand (snacks and drinks), and an enclosed splash pad.
$7 – adult admission
$5 – youth (15 and under)
Monday – Saturday | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday | noon – 6 p.m.
Douglass Aquatic Center – 701 Howard Street, Lexington, KY, 40508
Opening date for 2026 season: May 23
Features Kentucky’s first “Wet Bubble” play feature, a slide, shaded stair entry and benches, basketball goal, covered areas, and more.
$7 – adult admission
$5 – youth (15 and under)
Monday – Saturday | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday | noon – 6 p.m.
Shillito Aquatic Center – 300 Reynolds Road, Lexington, KY, 40503
Opening date for 2026 season: May 23
Features a diving board and climbing wall, two 50-meter lap lanes, a small separate toddler pool and a concession stand (menu).
$7 – adult admission
$5 – youth (15 & under)
Monday – Friday | 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday | noon – 6 p.m.
Spraygrounds
Lexington has five spraygrounds located at Castlewood, Charles Young, Douglass, Jacobson and Masterson Station parks. Spraygrounds are interactive water features that are ideal for children of all ages. Designed to have no standing water, there is no lifeguard on duty so parent supervision is required. For more information about Lexington’s sprayground locations, openings, and closings, click to expand the sections below.
Masterson Station Park, Charles Young Park, and Jacobson Park spraygrounds are adjacent to each park’s playgrounds and will open for the season on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Castlewood and Douglass Spraygrounds are located adjacent to the pool and will open for the season on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
To activate the sprayground, touch the top of the pole located near the entrance.
Castlewood
320 Parkview Ave.
Operational during pool hours, 11 am – 7 pm.
Douglass
701 Howard St.
Operational during pool hours, 11 am – 7 pm.
Jacobson
4001 Athens Boonesboro Road
Daily, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Masterson Station
3051 Leestown Road
Daily, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Charles Young
540 E. Third Street
Daily, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Georgetown
Suffoletta Family Aquatic Center – Opens May 23, 2026
The Suffoletta Family Aquatic Center is an interactive outdoor family aquatic center. It has a total of 18,000+ square feet of surface area. The 1200 square foot splash pad for children 10 and under is located right next to the Leisure Pool that boasts 7,860 square feet of surface area with an interactive play feature. Lounge around in our 700 linear foot Lazy River, that’s about .13 miles around and takes approximately 5 minutes to complete a circuit. Take an exciting ride on our 200 foot, 5 story tower water slide! You must be at least 48″ to challenge the slide.
Monday-Friday: 11:00AM-7:00PM
Saturday: 11:00AM-7:00PM
Sunday: 12:00PM-7:00PM
After Hour Rentals: 7:00-9:00PM
The Pavillion (Indoor pool) – This indoor pool features eight lane competition lap pool, a leisure pool with whirlpool and a 108 ft. slide.
Pool Hours
- Monday- Friday: 5:30Am-1:00PM / 4:00-8:30
- The pool will close at 12:00PM Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays February 16-27, 2026, to accommodate our Community Swim Lesson Program. We will be teaching Scott County School second graders to be safe in and around the water. Our Locker Rooms will also be closed to the public from 11:45-2:00PM.
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Slide Hours:
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 4:00-8:30PM
- Tuesday & Thursday: CLOSED
- Saturday: 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Sunday: ALL DAY
Nicholasville
Riney B. Aquatic Center – Watch for 2026 Dates
Saturday 11am-7pm.
Sunday 1pm-7pm.
Richmond
Paradise Cove at Lake Reba – Opens May 23, 2026
The Paradise Cove Aquatic Center opened in 2008 and features a good pool with diving boards, an ADA lift, an Aqua Climb rock climbing wall. The feature pool is a zero-depth entry and has a kid’s play structure with water sprays, a net climb, and a dumping bucket. For the younger kids, there is a kid slide and an 18in a shallow pool. For older kids, and the young at heart, there is a family slide for multiple riders, a whirlpool, and open swim areas which are between 0 inches and 40 inches deep. The main attraction at this facility is the 40 feet slides- one straight chute and a spiral slide. Restrooms, lockers, and affordable concessions are all located on-site. Shade Structures and lounge chairs are available on a first-come/first-serve basis.
| Dates | Hours |
| Opening Day: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Memorial Day: Monday, May 25th, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Monday – Saturday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Weekends Only: Starting in August | |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Closing Day: Labor Day: Monday, September 7th, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Frankfort
Juniper Hill Aquatic Center – Opens May 23, 2026
Features slides, large pool, lazy river and more!
Hours of Operations:
OPENING DAY: Saturday, May 23, 2026
CLOSING DAY: TBA
(August 2026 – Only open on weekends)
Mon.-Sat. 11:00-6:30
Sun. 12:30-6:30
Harrodsburg
Anderson Dean Aquatic Center – Watch for 2026 Opening Date
At Anderson Dean Water Park has an outdoor pool with 2 diving boards, a kiddie pool, a water slide, and a playground! The water park is available for rent for birthday parties, organizational, and any other social events.
Versailles
Falling Springs Aquatic Center – Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
When Woodford County Schools are in session, the outdoor pool will be closed on weekdays. For example, if the school year goes late due to make-up days and school is in session after Memorial Day, the Splash Pool will be closed on weekdays until school is out for the summer. The same is true in the fall – once Woodford County Schools return to session in August, the Splash Pool is only open on weekends & on Labor Day.
Falling Springs features 2 large water slides (Must be 42″ tall to ride), Vortex, mushroom waterfall, lazy river with floats, along with play features with small slide, tire swing and more for younger children.
OUTDOOR POOL WILL BE OPENING MAY 23rd and will be closed MAY 26, 27, 28, 29, & 30
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 10 AM- 7 PM
Tuesday* & Thursday: 10 AM- 6:30 PM
Saturday: 10 AM- 6 PM**
Sunday: 1 PM- 6 PM
* On June 4, July 9, and August 6 from 10a-12pm the Outdoor Pool will only be open for those ages 50 and above. No Kids during that time.
** On June 21, July 19, & August 16th the outdoor pool will be closing at 4:30pm
¹When Woodford County Schools are in session, the outdoor pool will be closed on weekdays. For example, if the school year goes late due to make-up days and school is in session after Memorial Day, the Splash Pool will be closed on weekdays until school is out for the summer. The same is true in the fall – once Woodford County Schools return to session in August, the Splash Pool is only open on weekends & on Labor Day.
Somerset
SomerSplash – Opens May 16, 2026
Enjoy slides, a wave pool, lazy river, and buckets full of water!
MAY 16-May 17:
Saturday: 11 AM-7 PM
Sunday: 1 PM-7 PM
MAY 18-22:
Monday-Friday: 12 PM-6 PM
MAY 23-31:
Monday-Sunday: 11 AM-7 PM
Sunday: 1PM-7PM
JUNE & JULY
Monday-Saturday: 11 AM-7 PM
Sunday: 1 PM-7 PM
Aug. 1-Aug. 2
Saturday: 11 AM-7 PM
Sunday: 1 PM-7 PM
Aug. 3-Aug. 16
Monday-Saturday: 11 AM – 5 PM
Sundays: 1 PM-7 PM
Aug. 17-Sept. 6
Monday-Friday: Closed
Saturday: 11 AM-5 PM
Sunday: 1 PM-7 PM
Sept 7 – Labor Day
Monday: 11 AM-4 PM
Williamsburg
Kentucky Splash Water Park – Opening May 23, 2026
The center includes an 18,000 square ft. wave pool, a drift river, a kiddy activity pool, a triple slide complex, a double slide tower, a go-kart track, a championship miniature golf course, an arcade, a batting cage, and a driving range.
Monday – Saturday 11 am – 7 pm
Sunday 12:30 pm – 6 pm
Louisville
Hurricane Bay (Part of Kentucky Kingdom) – Open May 23, 2026
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