Santee Water Park
Santee Recreation and Water Park, Santee, SC
Orangeburg YMCA-operated Santee water park with zero-entry play, spray jets, a twisting slide, and a friendlier feature mix for younger families.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A useful regional listing because it serves a part of the state with fewer documented family water-play options than the major metros.
Good fit
- Toddlers and younger elementary kids
- Families passing through the Santee area
- Lake-country or I-95 corridor families
- Parents who want a simpler water-park footprint
Consider another option if
- Families wanting a major destination waterpark
- Big-kid slide chasers looking for more thrill variety
- Visitors who only want a free spray pad
Know Before You Go
- Season
- Summer seasonal operation.
- Bring
- Swimsuits
- Bring
- Towels
- Bring
- Waterproof sunscreen
- Bring
- Snacks or money for concessions
- Hours vary with season or weather
- Yes
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Ground sprays
- Small slides
For caregivers
- Concessions
- Free parking
- Partly shaded
- On site
- Fully fenced
- Mixed surfaces
- Visit type
- Simple paid waterpark outing
Read more about this location
Santee Water Park is smaller and simpler than some of the Upstate county waterparks, but it has an appealing family mix: zero-entry water play, fountains and spray jets, a tot slide, a larger twisting slide, and a swimming pool. Official YMCA of Columbia sources and destination partners confirm the address, operator, and feature list. It is a especially good fit for families around the lakes and I-95 corridor who want a local summer water option instead of driving far into Columbia or Charleston.
Hours & Admission
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission 48 Plus | $10 |
| Admission 47 And Under | $5 |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Location
1761 Bass Drive
Santee, SC, 29142
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Sources & Updates
3 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 12, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 12, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- YMCA of Columbia - Santee Water Parkcolumbiaymca.org
Checked: feature list
- YMCA of Columbia - Waterparks articlecolumbiaymca.org
Checked: address, season opening
- Orangeburg County Chamber - Santee Recreation & Water Parkorangeburgchamber.com
Checked: operator, address, regional tourism context