Places To Keep Cool While Under The Sun In The Charlotte, NC Area
As the summer heat starts to come to North Carolina many individuals are trying to find ways to beat the heat. WCNC Charlotte says there are plenty of options across the Charlotte area to soak up the sun while keeping cool. Places to keep cool while under the sun in the Charlotte, NC area include Community pools, beaches, and splash pads.
Community Pools are a good way to have fun in the sun this summer.
Mecklenburg County public pools are currently open, including Ramsey Creek Beach at Lake Norman. The county plans to operate two public pools all summer long except on July 4.
Cordelia, located at 2100 N. Davidson St.: Open from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with a $2 entry fee.
Double Oaks Family Aquatic Center, located at 2014 Statesville Ave.: Open noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with a $2 entry fee.
Starting June 17th at 10 a.m. both facilities will offer free swim lessons all summer. Lessons will be twice a day on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday starting at 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. and then 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Beaches are a good way to keep cool and have a good time.
Ramsey Creek Beach, located at 18441 Nantz Road, is currently open for people to enjoy.
The hours of operation are from Noon to 6 p.m Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Entry fees vary based on many things.
Weekdays
- $5.00 entry fee per car for County Residents
- $10.00 entry fee per car for Non-County Residents
Weekends
- $10.00 entry fee per car for County Residents
- $15.00 entry fee per car for Non-County Residents
Fees
- Walk-ins aged 6 and under are free
- Walk-ins 6-13: $3.00
- Walk-Ins 14 and older: $5.00
- Beach Shuttle Passengers (Holiday Weekends Only): Free
There are many splash pads in the Charlotte area for families to enjoy.
Charlotte
Latta Splash Park: 601 E. Park Ave
Nevin Park Splash Park: 6000 Statesville Road
Clover
New Centre Park: 501 Memorial Drive
Gastonia
Lineberger Park: 632 East Garrison Boulevard
Harrisburg
Harrisburg Splash Pad: 191 Sims Parkway (Pre-registration recommended)
Indian Trail
Crooked Creek Park: 5900 Oakwood Lane
Kannapolis
Village Park: 700 West C Street
Kings Mountain
Patriots Park: 220 South Railroad Avenue
Lincoln County
Beatty’s Ford Park: 8335 Shipley Lane, Denver
West Lincoln Park: 369 Hulls Grove Church Road, Vale
Mooresville
Hope Park: 170 Joe Knox Boulevard
Salisbury
Dan Nicholas Park: 6900 Bringle Ferry Road
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