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Tarboro Splashpad

Tarboro, NC

Paid seasonal splash pad in Tarboro with concession area, covered shelter, patio seating, and private reservation options.

Editorial notes

What stands out

Among the region's public splash pads, this one looks especially practical for families because the town explicitly lists seating, shelter, concessions, and private rental windows.

Good fit

  • Families wanting more seating and shade support than a minimal sprayground
  • Summer afternoons with snacks and a longer stay
  • Birthday meetups or group outings needing private reservation options

Consider another option if

  • Families who only want free admission options
  • Visitors wanting daily operation outside the seasonal schedule
  • Anyone needing a year-round water-play venue

Know Before You Go

Season
Spring weekends in May to June, daily summer operation from the second weekend of June through the second weekend of August, then fall weekends through the third weekend of September
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Swim clothes
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Towels
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Sun protection
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Dry clothes
Hours vary with season or weather
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What to Expect

For kids

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages
  • Ground sprays
  • Drop-in visits

For caregivers

  • Benches
  • Pavilions
  • Concessions
  • Partly shaded
  • Short walk away
  • Open access
Visit type
Short to medium summer outing
Read more about this location

Tarboro Splashpad is a seasonal aquatic play area operated by Tarboro Parks & Recreation at 1401 Martin Luther King Jr Drive. The official facility listing highlights family-friendly extras including a concession area, covered shelter, and patio seating with umbrellas, which helps it function better for longer visits than many bare-bones splash pads. Published hours vary across spring, summer, and fall weekends, and private reservations are available by request. For families in Tarboro and nearby Edgecombe County communities, it stands out as a more intentionally outfitted splash stop with both casual admission and group-use flexibility.

Hours & Admission

Posted hours

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Weekly posted opening hours
Monday12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Friday12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sunday1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
Admission$3 per person (all ages)

Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Parties & Rentals

Party or event options reported

Private reservations are available and the listed shelter and seating setup makes this one of the region's more party-friendly public splash pads.

Accessibility

Considerations

The official listing does not detail accessible restrooms or surface specifications, so families with specific accessibility priorities should confirm directly.

Location

1401 Martin Luther King Jr Drive

Tarboro, NC, 27886

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Sources & Updates

2 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 10, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.

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Last check on record
Apr 10, 2026
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