Summer in Charlotte 2027: camps, pools and splash pads

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Pool, sprayground and camp details come from Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation and from each camp’s own page. The county posts its 2027 pool season and summer camps in the spring; we update this page when it does.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools lets out on Wednesday, June 9, 2027, on the district’s 2026-27 calendar (PDF) (June 10 and 11 are teacher workdays and possible makeup days). The county’s spraygrounds open Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 29, 2027, and run through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6.

Who to call

• County pools and spraygrounds: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, 980-314-1000
• Cordelia Pool: 980-314-1200
• Double Oaks Family Aquatic Center: 980-314-1500
• Ray’s Splash Planet: 980-314-4729

Spraygrounds (splash pads)

Mecklenburg County’s spraygrounds are free and open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Those in Charlotte:

The county’s eighth sprayground is at Ezell Park, 4155 Mintwood Drive, in Mint Hill.

Outdoor pools

The county’s outdoor pools closed for the 2026 season and will post 2027 dates in the spring. Both Charlotte pools charge $2 for county residents age 1 and up and $3 for nonresidents; babies under 12 months swim free.

• Cordelia Pool, 2100 N. Davidson St.: a 50-meter pool, dive well and waterslide. 980-314-1200.
• Double Oaks Family Aquatic Center, 2014 Statesville Ave.: a 25-yard pool with a zero-depth entry, play feature and slide. 980-314-1500.

Both pools offered free summer swim lessons in 2026; the county says 2027 details will follow.

Indoor pools

• Ray’s Splash Planet, 215 N. Sycamore St., Uptown: an indoor water park with a three-story slide (48 inches minimum), lazy river and beach entry. School-year hours are Friday 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 6 p.m.; daily passes for county residents are $8 for ages 17 and under and 55 and up and $10 for ages 18 to 54. It also runs summer camps.
• Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, 800 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and the indoor pools at Eastway Regional Recreation Center and Marion Diehl Recreation Center are where the county holds swim lessons and water fitness classes outside the summer season.

Summer camps

• Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation posts its summer day camps on the county’s activity site in the spring. Its recreation centers already list 2027 spring break camps, so look there first.
• YMCA of Greater Charlotte runs day camps, outdoor adventure camps and overnight camp at Camp Thunderbird. Its summer camp page still shows summer 2026; 2027 registration had not opened as of Oct. 11.
• Charlotte Mecklenburg Library posts free summer programs for children and teens on its event calendar.

What this means for you

• Splash pads are free and need no sign-up; pools charge a small entry fee.
• Camp sign-ups fill fast; watch the county and YMCA pages from February.
• More summer plans: Fourth of July fireworks, kids’ activities and Memorial Day.

Frequently asked questions

When do Charlotte splash pads open?

Mecklenburg County’s spraygrounds are open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. In 2027 that is Saturday, May 29, to Monday, Sept. 6.

When is the last day of school for CMS in 2027?

June 9, 2027, on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 2026-27 traditional calendar. Makeup days, if needed, are June 10 and 11.

How much does it cost to swim at a Charlotte public pool?

Cordelia Pool and Double Oaks Family Aquatic Center charge $2 for county residents age 1 and older and $3 for nonresidents; infants under 12 months swim free. 2027 opening dates are not posted yet.

Is there an indoor water park in Charlotte?

Yes. Ray’s Splash Planet, 215 N. Sycamore St., is the county’s indoor water park, open Friday 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. during the school year.