We track 2 splash pads in Smyrna — the 5th best-served city in Tennessee. 1 of them are free.
When to go
Peak summer highs in Smyrna average 90°F. Mornings and late afternoons are far more comfortable than the middle of the day, and shade is worth planning around.
Month
Average high
June
87°F
July
90°F
August
90°F
What to expect
The things that decide a trip with small children — a toilet, some shade, somewhere to sit — are exactly what listings usually leave out. Across the 2 pads in Smyrna:
Late May through Labor Day · Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12-5pm
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Smyrna's paid step-up from the free pad combines a splash pad, outdoor pool, giant water slides, a water climbing wall, and a kiddie area at the town's Outdoor Adventure Center. Kids 12 and under and seniors get in for $5, teens and adults for $7.
Smyrna's free option is a large fully fenced splash pad set inside a neighborhood park with picnic areas and a walking trail, making it easy to keep runners corralled. Weekend hours start an hour earlier than weekdays.