Forest Hills Park Sprayground
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season
Where: 1639 University Dr, Durham, North Carolina
Season: May - September, weather dependent
Hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily
Cost: free
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The spray jets sit right inside the playground area of one of Durham's oldest and shadiest parks, so kids can bounce between water and play structures. Admission is free and no reservation is needed.
What's on site. OpenStreetMap maps toilets on site, drinking water, playground alongside, parking at this location.
When to go. Peak summer highs in Durham average 90°F. Mornings and late afternoons are far more comfortable than the middle of the day, and shade is worth planning around.
How long it's open. Roughly 21 weeks a year, from May to September. Seasons shift year to year and municipal pads often close early for maintenance, so check before a long drive.
If this one's closed or packed
Splash pads close for maintenance, run short seasons and fill up on hot weekends. There are 3 other pads within 5 miles and 4 within 15. These are the ones worth the drive — ranked by shade, toilets and cost first, then by how close they are: