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Franklin Park Splash Pad hours, prices, and parent guide
Quick answer
Franklin Park Splash Pad is open August 1 through 16 from 11 AM to 6:30 PM on weekdays and noon to 6:30 PM on weekends. Ages 2 and younger enter free, youth ages 3 to 17 and adults 55 and older pay $6, other adults pay $7, and the final hour costs $4.
Barnyard themed splash pad with spill basins, a water cage, animal spouts, and a barn slide beside Franklin Park Pool.
- Hours
- Aug 1 to 16, Weekdays 11 AM to 6:30 PM, Weekends noon to 6:30 PM, Aug 17 to Sep 7, Weekdays 5 to 7 PM, Weekends noon to 6:30 PM, Labor Day 11 AM to 6:30 PM
- Admission
- Age 2 and under free, Ages 3 to 17 $6, Age 55 and older $6, Other adults $7, Last hour $4
- Bathrooms
- Yes, Pool locker rooms
- Parking
- Free Franklin Park lot, Estimated capacity: 100–130 spaces (marked spaces nearest the pool and splash pad)
- Reservations
- Not needed, Weather can close facility, Same day reentry allowed
- Stroller friendly
- Yes
- Good for
- All ages · Purcellville, VA
- Address
- 17501 Franklin Park Dr, Purcellville, VA 20132
- Phone
- 540-338-7492
- Planning note
- August 1 through 16 hours are 11 AM to 6:30 PM weekdays and noon to 6:30 PM weekends. August 17 through September 7 hours are 5 to 7 PM weekdays and noon to 6:30 PM weekends, with Labor Day open 11 AM to 6:30 PM. Weather can change the schedule.
What works by age
- Ages 1 to 3 High energy
The barnyard themed splash area gives toddlers active water play with close parent supervision.
- Ages 4 to 6 High energy
Children can move between splash features and the larger pool areas that fit their swimming ability.
- Ages 7 to 10 High energy
Older children can use more of the pool complex while younger siblings stay in the splash area.
Will this work for your family?
- Best for
- A lower cost summer water outing with a splash pad and larger pool in the same complex.
- Choose something else when
- Choose a free sprayground when admission, shortened late summer hours, or active swim supervision will complicate the day.
- Arrival plan
- Through August 16, arrive during the 11 AM to 6:30 PM weekday or noon to 6:30 PM weekend window. From August 17 through September 7, weekday hours shrink to 5 to 7 PM while weekends remain noon to 6:30 PM; Labor Day runs 11 AM to 6:30 PM.
- Sibling fit
- The splash area and larger pool can serve different ages when adults divide supervision by swimming ability.
Do this: Splash Pad First, Pool Second
Estimated duration: 90 minutes
- Start in the splash pad so younger children can settle into the water.
- Move to one pool area that fits everyone's swimming ability and supervision plan.
- Return to the splash pad for a short final round before changing into dry clothes.
Bring: Swimsuits, Towels, Dry clothes, Water, Sun protection, Swim diapers when needed
Easy exit: Skip the larger pool, towel off after the splash pad, and wrap up for lunch or the next errand.
Quick parent answers
Is Franklin Park Splash Pad free?
No. It is part of Franklin Park Pool. Ages 2 and younger enter free, youth and adults age 55 and older pay $6, other adults pay $7, and the final hour costs $4.
What schedule change catches families?
From August 17 through September 7, weekday hours shrink to 5 to 7 PM. Weekend hours are noon to 6:30 PM, and Labor Day runs 11 AM to 6:30 PM.
Before you go
Hours through August 16
From August 1 through August 16, 2026, Franklin Park Pool and Splash Pad open weekdays from 11 AM to 6:30 PM and weekends from noon to 6:30 PM. Weather can change the schedule, so check the official pool page on the visit day.
Shorter hours from August 17 through Labor Day
From August 17 through September 7, regular weekday hours are 5 to 7 PM and weekend hours are noon to 6:30 PM. Labor Day, Monday, September 7, has special hours from 11 AM to 6:30 PM.
Admission and the last hour option
Children age 2 and younger enter free. Youth ages 3 through 17 and adults age 55 and older pay $6. Other adults pay $7. Admission during the final operating hour is $4 for each paying guest.
Splash pad, pool, and supervision plan
The barnyard themed splash pad has spill basins, a water cage, animal spouts, and a barn slide beside the larger outdoor pool. Start with the splash area for younger children, then use only the pool area that fits each child's swimming ability and the adults' supervision plan.
Bathrooms, parking, weather, and reentry
Pool locker rooms provide bathrooms and a place to change, and Franklin Park has a free onsite lot. Loudoun County does not issue weather refunds or rain checks. Same day reentry is allowed, so keep the admission receipt if the family needs a break.
Free water play backups
Choose a free public sprayground when admission or the shorter evening schedule no longer fits. The Northern Virginia splash pad page compares free water play with bathrooms, parking, and current seasonal limits.
What parents are saying
Parents can combine the barnyard themed splash pad with the larger Franklin Park pool for a longer summer visit. Through August 16, weekday hours begin at 11 AM and weekends at noon; from August 17, weekdays shrink to 5 to 7 PM, so check the visit date before driving.
Parent questions
What are Franklin Park Splash Pad's August 2026 hours?
August 1 through 16, weekdays run 11 AM to 6:30 PM and weekends run noon to 6:30 PM. From August 17 through September 7, weekdays run 5 to 7 PM and weekends run noon to 6:30 PM.
What are the Labor Day hours?
On Monday, September 7, 2026, Franklin Park Pool and Splash Pad are open from 11 AM to 6:30 PM.
How much is Franklin Park Splash Pad?
Ages 2 and younger enter free. Ages 3 through 17 and adults 55 and older pay $6. Other adults pay $7, and the final hour costs $4.
Does Franklin Park Splash Pad have bathrooms?
Yes. Families can use the pool locker rooms.
Is parking free?
Yes. Franklin Park has a free onsite lot.
Can families leave and return the same day?
Yes. Loudoun County allows same day reentry, so keep the admission receipt.
Are weather refunds available?
No. Loudoun County says there are no refunds or rain checks for weather closures.