These NoVA Splash Pads Offer Free Way To Beat Summer Heat

VIRGINIA — Summer is in full swing, which means Virginia residents and their families are likely looking for the best ways to beat the heat on those sweltering sunny days.

While communities throughout Northern Virginia offer a range of summer activities for families, arguably one of the best ways to cool down is by taking a trip to the local splash pad or spray grounds.

The best part? Many of these facilities are free to enjoy.

Patch has compiled a list of some popular public spray grounds, splash pads and splash parks. They are:

Cascades Overlook Town Center Splash Pad - Loudoun County

• Address: 21453 Epicerie Plaza, Sterling
• Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Drew Park Splash Pad - Arlington

• Address: 2310 South Kenmore, Arlington
• Hours: Varies by day

Great Waves Waterpark - Alexandria (admission fee required)

• Address: 4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hanson Park Splash Pad - Loudoun County

• Address: 22831 Hanson Park Dr., Aldie
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Hayes Park Sprayground - Arlington

• Address: 1516 N. Lincoln St., Arlington
• Hours: Varies by day

Mosaic District Fountains at Strawberry Park - Fairfax City

• Address: 2910 District Ave., Fairfax
• Hours: 9:45 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.

Lansdowne Town Center Interactive Fountain - Loudoun County

• Address: Route 7 and Belmont Ridge Road, Landsdowne
• Hours: Early morning to dusk

Loudoun Station Interactive Fountain - Loudoun County

• Address: 43751 Central Station Dr., Ashburn

Lyon Village Park Sprayground - Arlington

• Address: 1800 N. Highland St., Arlington
• Hours: Varies by day

Our Special Harbor Spray Park - Fairfax County

• Address: 6601 Telegraph Rd., Franconia
• Hours: Varies by day

Pirate's Cove Waterpark - Fairfax County (admission fee required)

• Address: 6501 Pohick Bay Dr., Lorton
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Potomac Yard Park - Alexandria

• Address: 2501 Potomac Ave., Alexandria
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Reston Town Center Fountains - Fairfax County

• Address: 11900 Market St., Reston,
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Splash Down Waterpark - Prince William County

• Address: 7500 Ben Lomond Park Dr., Manassas
• Hours: 12-6 p.m.

Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center Splash Pad - Prince William County

• Address: 15201 Potomac Town Pl., Woodbridge
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Virginia Gateway Splash Fountain - Prince William County

• Address: 7524 Iron Bar Lane, Gainesville
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Virginia Highlands Park Sprayground - Arlington

• Address: 1600 South Hayes St., Arlington
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole - Fairfax County (admission fee required)

• Address: 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Waterworks Waterpark - Prince William County (admission fee required)

• Address: 5301 Dale Blvd., Dale City
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.