Fixed locationSplash Pads and Spray Parks

Forest Hills Spray Ground

Name: Forest Hills Spray Ground
Address: 1022 Forest Hills Avenue, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, US
Telephone: 434-970-3260
Price range: Official city spray grounds are presented as public park amenities.

Charlottesville, VA

Free seasonal spray ground at Forest Hills Park operated by Charlottesville Parks & Recreation.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Best for young kids through elementary ages

Hours

Daily 10:00-19:00 during the 2026 season

Price

Official city spray grounds are presented as public park amenities.

Visit style

Short summer outing

Profile

Strong profile coverage

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Editor's Take

One of the easier no-cost summer splash options in Charlottesville for a short, low-planning outing.

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Best Fit

Best For

Neighborhood park splash visits
Families seeking free summer water play
Kids who want to cool off without a full pool trip

Less Ideal For

Families wanting a larger destination water-play setup
Visitors needing extensive on-page amenity details before arriving

At a Glance

Venue type

Spray park

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Cost

Free

Shade level

Partly shaded

Bathroom access

Short walk away

Fencing

Open access

Visit options

Drop-in visits

Season model

Summer season

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Part of a larger park

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

City parks department

Hours vary with season or weather

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Visit StyleOutdoor drop-in splash play

Water SystemWater is collected, filtered, sanitized, and recirculated

Hours SummaryDaily 10:00-19:00 during the 2026 season

Season Window2026 season runs May 16 through September 20

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryOfficial city spray grounds are presented as public park amenities.

AdmissionFree

About the Venue

Forest Hills Spray Ground is a city-operated outdoor splash area inside Forest Hills Park in Charlottesville. It is part of the city's seasonal spray-ground program and is designed for simple warm-weather water play rather than a full aquatic-center experience. Families looking for a free, casual splash stop in a neighborhood park setting should find it a practical option.

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