​​About Ray's Splash Planet

Come visit Mecklenburg County's unique indoor Splash Park! Join us year-round for open swim, birthday parties, programs, fitness, and more.

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About the Planet

Ray's Splash Planet is a joint venture between the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools built on the campus of Irwin Academic Center. 

The indoor waterpark at Ray's Splash Planet is one of a kind and likely to leave a permanent smile on the faces of your family. There are countless ways to get soaked and have fun in this one-of-a-kind waterpark that contains 117,000 gallons of water.  

Here is a list of the fun-filled attractions in the waterpark:

Ray's Splash Planet opened its doors on October 15, 2002 and has been a destination for area residents eversince. We have been voted "Best place to Get Wet" (Charlotte Observer), "Best Recreation Facility" (Creative Loafing), "Best Place to Have a Birthday Party" (Charlotte City Magazine), "Best Place to Swim" (Charlotte Parent Magazine), "Best Birthday Party Venue in Charlotte " (Yahoo), and "Best Pool/Spray Park" (Charlotte Parent Magazine). Ray's Splash Planet offers year 'round fun for the entire family!

Ray's Splash Planet is unlike anything in the Carolinas. The facility includes a one-of-a-kind water park with fun-filled features. The Planet is home to a fitness center with aerobic & dance room, cardiovascular theater, free weights and resistance equipment. Ray's Splash Planet also contains party rooms available for reservations, a new playground, and other recreation-based features. Ray's Splash Planet offers yearly and monthly memberships as well as single-visit entry fees. Discounts are available for non-profit groups, schools and seniors.

Location

215 North Sycamore Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
980-314-4729

> Get driving directions from Google Maps

The site for Ray's Splash Planet is located in an urban setting on the campus of the 5.8-acre Irwin Academic Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

 77 North to Uptown

• Exit 10 - Trade Street/5th Street
• Cross Trade Street
• Turn Right on 5th Street
• Go 100 yards
• Turn left on Sycamore Street
  
  

77 South to Uptown

• Exit 10C - 5th Street East
• Turn right on 5th Street
• Go 1/5 mile
• Turn left on Sycamore Street
  

The property is bordered by the interstate highway (I-77) on the west, West 5th Street on the south, Elmwood Cemetery on the north and North Clarkson Avenue to the east. 

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