3 parks in North Carolina with outdoor water-park areas, from 3 operators. Outdoor and indoor-plus-outdoor water parks. Outdoor areas are seasonal; many close after Labor Day or by early October and publish next season’s dates in spring.
Carolina Harbor is the 26-acre water park at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina, with large slides, wave pools, play structures and a three-acre kids area. Entry is through Carowinds park tickets and passes.
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View park detailsThe published 2026 season ended September 7, 2026. Check the official calendar for the next season. City-run outdoor aquatic center at City Lake Park in Jamestown with three slides, a lazy river, splash pads and a 50-meter pool. It opens late May to Labor Day.
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View park detailsThe park is closed for the 2026 season; 2027 season passes are on sale. Outdoor summer water park in Greensboro with more than 40 attractions, including a wave pool, lazy river and kids play zones. It has closed for the 2026 season.
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