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🌊 Water Parks & Splash Pads for Kids in Mount Juliet, TN

11 water parks, splash pads, and swimming spots rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Mount Juliet

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Charlie Daniel's Park city park in Mount Juliet, TN🌳 Park
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4.8(2,244)Free

Charlie Daniels Park is Mount Juliet's crown jewel for family outdoor fun, sprawling across 70 acres with something for every age. From the popular splash pad that keeps kids cool on hot Tennessee days to multiple playgrounds, walking trails, and even a disc golf course, families can easily spend an entire day exploring this well-maintained community park.

🕑 3-4 hours
Long Hunter State Park state park in Hermitage, TN🌳 Park
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4.7(1,629)Free8 mi · Hermitage

Long Hunter State Park is a sprawling 2,600-acre outdoor playground along Percy Priest Lake, perfect for families who love nature and adventure. With easy hiking trails suitable for little legs, a dedicated swimming beach, excellent fishing spots, and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities, it's an ideal escape from Nashville's bustle just 20 minutes east of downtown.

🕑 3-5 hours for a full visit including hiking and picnicking, or 1-2 hours for a quick nature walk
Lock 4 Park - The Point park in Gallatin, TN🌳 Park
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4.7(494)Free9 mi · Gallatin

Lock 4 Park - The Point offers families a perfect riverside escape along the scenic Cumberland River. With a well-equipped playground, fishing pier, walking paths, and spacious picnic areas, this park combines outdoor recreation with peaceful natural beauty, making it ideal for everything from active play to leisurely family afternoons by the water.

🕑 2-4 hours
Cedar Creek Access Area park in Mount Juliet, TN🌳 Park
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Cedar Creek Access Area is a hidden gem in Mount Juliet offering families a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and traditional park fun. With multiple playgrounds to explore, scenic walking trails, and actual creek access for wading and exploring, kids can enjoy hours of nature-based play. The covered pavilions make it an ideal spot for birthday parties or extended family gatherings.

🕑 2-4 hours
Drakes Creek Park park in Hermitage, TN🌳 Park
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4.5(1,143)Free9 mi · Hermitage

Drakes Creek Park is a delightful neighborhood gem in Hermitage that offers families a perfect blend of active play and nature exploration. With well-maintained playground equipment, scenic walking trails, and direct access to the creek for water play and discovery, this park provides hours of entertainment in a tranquil, natural setting that parents and kids alike will appreciate.

🕑 1.5-3 hours
Cedar Creek GreenwayTrailhead hiking area in Lebanon, TN🌳 Park
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4.7(23)Free1 mi · Lebanon

Cedar Creek Greenway offers families a peaceful escape into nature with paved, stroller-friendly trails that wind alongside a scenic creek. This well-maintained trail system is perfect for introducing young children to hiking, teaching kids to ride bikes, or enjoying a leisurely nature walk where you might spot wildlife, fish in the creek, or explore natural areas together.

🕑 1-2 hours for families with young children; up to 3 hours for those biking longer sections or stopping for creek exploration
Wave Country swimming pool in Nashville, TN🌊 Water Park
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4.4(887)$10 mi away

Wave Country is Nashville's budget-friendly water park oasis offering classic summer fun without breaking the bank. With its signature wave pool that generates ocean-like waves and a variety of water slides for different thrill levels, this seasonal park provides the perfect escape from Tennessee heat while keeping the whole family entertained.

🕑 4-5 hours
Peeler Park Greenway route in Goodlettsville, TN🌳 Park
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5.0(5)Free7 mi · Goodlettsville

Peeler Park Greenway in Goodlettsville offers families the perfect combination of outdoor recreation and playground fun in a welcoming neighborhood setting. With its well-maintained walking paths winding through the park, multiple sports facilities, and quality playground equipment, it's an ideal spot for families who want to pack several activities into one visit without driving all over town.

🕑 1.5-3 hours
Nashville Shores Waterpark water park in Nashville, TN🌊 Water Park
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4.3(1,361)$$$6 mi away

Nashville Shores Waterpark is Nashville's premier aquatic destination, offering families a full day of splashing fun with its impressive lazy river, wave pool, eight thrilling water slides, and a unique sandy beach area. With attractions ranging from gentle waters perfect for little ones to adrenaline-pumping slides for thrill-seekers, this expansive waterpark provides entertainment for every member of the family under the Tennessee sun.

🕑 3-4 hours (currently limited by operating hours)
🌳 Park
Free5 mi · Hermitage

Hermitage Park Drive offers families a classic neighborhood park experience with plenty of space for kids to run, play, and explore. With well-maintained playgrounds, shaded walking trails, and spacious open fields, it's an ideal spot for everything from toddler playtime to family picnics and outdoor games.

🕑 1.5-3 hours
Hurricane Creek Recreation Area park in La Vergne, TN🌳 Park
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Free11 mi · La Vergne

Hurricane Creek Recreation Area is a welcoming neighborhood park in La Vergne that offers all the essentials for a fun family outing. With playground equipment for active play, basketball courts for older kids to shoot hoops, and plenty of open green space for running around or tossing a frisbee, it's an ideal spot for families looking for casual outdoor recreation close to home.

🕑 1-2 hours

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