Tonsler Spray Ground
Charlottesville, VA
City-run outdoor spray ground at Tonsler Park with seasonal daily operation, free admission, and easy pairing with other park amenities.
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation's Tonsler Spray Ground.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A straightforward free city splash stop that works best for short summer play sessions.
Good fit
- Families wanting a free local splash outing
- Quick warm-weather visits instead of a full pool day
- Kids who enjoy simple municipal spray-ground play
Consider another option if
- Families looking for destination-style water attractions
- Visitors wanting guaranteed shade or enclosed supervision
- Anyone seeking year-round water play
Know Before You Go
- Season
- 2026 season runs May 16 through September 20
- Bring
- Towels
- Bring
- Sunscreen
- Bring
- Dry clothes for the ride home
- Bring
- Water shoes if preferred
- Hours vary with season or weather
- Yes
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Drop-in visits
For caregivers
- Little shade
- Short walk away
- Open access
- Visit type
- Short repeat local outing
Read more about this location
Tonsler Spray Ground is one of Charlottesville Parks & Recreation's seasonal outdoor spray grounds. It operates as a free warm-weather splash stop inside Tonsler Park, making it a good fit for families who want a quick water-play outing without committing to a full pool day. Expect an open-access municipal splash area best suited to supervised drop-in visits during the summer season.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Location
500 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA, 22903
Other options nearby
Forest Hills Spray Ground
Free seasonal spray ground at Forest Hills Park operated by Charlottesville Parks & Recreation.
Belmont Spray Ground
Seasonal free spray ground at Belmont Park in Charlottesville for simple neighborhood splash play.
Greenleaf Spray Ground
Free seasonal spray ground at Greenleaf Park in Charlottesville with daily summer operating hours.
Sources & Updates
1 public source on record · Last checked Apr 10, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 10, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 1 public source
Public sources
- Charlottesville Parks & Recreation - Spray Groundscharlottesville.gov
Official city spray grounds page lists Tonsler Spray Ground at Tonsler Park.
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