These fabulous splash pads in Knoxville and throughout East Tennessee are just what you need to liven up your summer. As a bonus, most of these splash pads are totally FREE, which means both the kids and your wallet can be happy. So, pack a picnic lunch, grab the sunscreen, and enjoy some family-friendly fun in the sun this season!
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Splash Pad Tips and Tricks
- Bring camp chairs or a picnic blanket because tables and benches tend to fill up quickly.
- Glass food and beverage containers are forbidden inside the splash areas.
- Most of these splash pads are concrete. You may want your kids to wear water shoes if you are going to be staying for an extended period of time, to avoid raw skin.
- Don’t forget the sunscreen and swim shirts!
Click on the name of any splash pad to read more about it.
Splash Pads in Knoxville
Carl Cowan Park
- Location: 10058 Northshore Drive, Knoxville
- Cost: FREE
This popular splash pad offers a variety of fun water features and sprayers. There are also covered picnic tables for lunch, a playground, rental pavilions, tennis courts, and walking trails. This park is also convenient to Blount County.
McFee Park
- Location: 917 McFee Rd., Knoxville
- Cost: FREE
In addition to the splash pad, this park also features a playground, picnic area, and restrooms.
World’s Fair Park
- Location: 1080 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville
- Cost: FREE
This large fountain-style splash pad is fun for both adults and kids alike. There is an adjacent playground, and nearby restrooms. With a short walk, you can also enjoy the many shops and restaurants in downtown Knoxville.
New Harvest Park
- Location: 4775 New Harvest Lane, Knoxville
- Cost: FREE
This splash pad is also fountain style with a few cool features, like water shooters. There is an adjacent playground, picnic areas, and a community center with rental facilities. May – November, there is also a farmers’ market at this location.
Powell Station Park
- Location: 2318 Emory Road, Knoxville, Lot A
- Cost: FREE
This is a fountain style splash pad, with picnic areas, an adjacent playground, and a skate park.
Market Square
- Location: 406 Walnut Street, Knoxville, TN (parking garage)
- Cost: FREE
There are two small fountain-style splash pads on the square that can easily be enjoyed during your trip to the Farmer’s Market this season.
Volunteer Landing Park
- Location: 400 Neyland Drive, Knoxville
- Cost: FREE
This fabulous waterfront park is located right along the Tennessee River. Amenities include a small fountain style splash pad, small playground, greenway trails, and more!
Zoo Knoxville
- Locations: 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr, Knoxville, TN 37914
- Cost: $16.95/kids, $19.95/adults
This fun splash pad incorporates a variety of sprayers and is free with your paid zoo admission. In addition to the splash pad and animals, Zoo Knoxville also offers a ton of other fun attractions!
Splash Pads in Anderson County
Lake Front Park
- Location: 110 S Charles G Seivers Blvd, Clinton
- Cost: FREE
This is a small fountain style splash pad. This location also features a playground, ball courts, walking trails, restrooms, and more!
Splash Pads in Blount County
Zakiah’s Memorial Splash Pad
- Location: 1467 Montvale Station Rd, Maryville
- Cost: FREE
Opening in 2020!
Splash Pads in Campbell County
Lafollette Splash Park
- Location: 9th and Beech LaFollette, TN
- Cost: FREE
This is a fountain style splash pad, with a few water features and sprayers added in. The adjacent recreation center and park boast a playground, skate park, walking trails, ball fields, and more!
Splash Pads in Hamblen County
Rotary Splash Pad at Fred Miller Park
- Location: 441 west Morris Blvd, Morristown
- Cost: FREE
This attraction features a variety of sprayer and water features! The adjacent park features walking trails, playground, picnic area and more!
Kawanis Splash Pad at Cherokee Park
- Location: 3075 Floyd Hall Dr, Morristown
- Cost: FREE
This small splash pad is right next to a playground, picnic pavilions, ball fields, walking trails and more!
Splash Pads in Jefferson County
Kidz Kountry Park
- Location: 3000-3018 Roy Messer Hwy, White Pine,
- Cost: FREE
This fabulous splash pad offers a variety of sprayers and water features. There is also a playground, ball fields, walking trails, and more!
Splash Pads Loudon County
Claire Donahue Aquatic Center
- Location: 120 Panther Drive, Lenoir City
- Cost: $4/adults, $3/kids
This aquatic center features a multi-sprayer splash pad and public pool. Entry fees apply.
Loudon Splash Pad and Pool
- Location: 1051 Mulberry St, Loudon, TN
- Cost: $2/adults, $2/kids (splash pad only), $5/adults, $4/kids (includes pool entry)
This fun splash pad is right next to a public pool.
Splash Pads in Roane County
Roane County Park
- Location: 3515 Roane State Highway, Harriman
- Cost: FREE
This spray park features a variety of sprayers and water features. The adjacent park offers walking trails, a playground, fishing pier, disc golf, picnic areas and more!
Splash Pads in Sevier County
Sevierville Family Aquatic Center
- Location: 1005 Park Rd, Sevierville
- Cost: $4/kids, $5/adults
This facility features a splash pad, swimming pool with 2 slides, and plunge pool.
Gatlinburg Fountain
- Location: Traffic light 3
- Cost: FREE/ $6 for all day parking in Gatlinburg
While technically a fountain, it’s a popular area for a quick splash.It’s also an economical way to add a little fun to your Smokies vacation or day trip. The fountain is right next to the visitors center. The visitors center also features restrooms, outdoor musical instruments, and a trolley stop.