Latta Park Splash Pad

Charlotte summers are no joke, and this splash pad in Latta Park is one of those spots locals lean on when the heat gets serious. It’s geared toward the little ones — toddlers and younger kids who just want to run through water and lose their minds with joy. That said, do yourself a favor and call ahead or check the city’s parks page before you load everyone into the car, because maintenance closures happen and showing up to a dry splash pad with a sweaty toddler is nobody’s idea of a good time. When it’s running, though, it does exactly what it’s supposed to do.