Cool off at the splash pad in Fountain Inn!

You have to check out the awesome, FREE Fountain Inn splash pad, located in the cute little town just 25 minutes south of Greenville. The town is small but the growth on Main Street is continuous, so it is accompanied by shops, restaurants, and farmers market along Main Street in Fountain Inn, SC. Here’s everything you need to know about the splash pad, plus what to do when you’re in the area.

Fountain Inn Splash Pad: Fun and Free

Splash pads are fantastic because kids of any age can enjoy the water without fear of swimming and all you need is a bathing suit and towel. All the splash pads in the Greenville area are free, as is this one, so it costs you nothing to come and let your kids cool off in the summer heat. 

Shaded

The splash pad is right behind a beautiful arbor with plenty of benches for seating. One big positive about this splash pad is the shade. No other splash pad in Greenville has immense shade, so while the kids are running around in the water, us parents are sweating it out in the hot sun. The space has seating areas that has umbrellas for shade.

Community Efforts

The splash pad originally opened in 2019. A group called Leadership Golden Strip, which is a collaboration between Simpsonville, Mauldin, and Fountain Inn chambers of commerce, spearheaded the fundraising efforts. The City of Fountain Inn and the Chamber of Commerce also added assistance. The teams raised $125,000 for the installation of the splash pad (now you know why not every town has one – it’s not cheap).

Greenville Water donated $25,000 to the effort. They also had a local artist do a mural on the far side of the splash pad.

Enjoy the Area: More Things to Do

The Fountain Inn splash pad is right on Main Street so you can go check out the area restaurants and spend some time there. Area restaurants include Sweet Catherine’s, and Cucina 100. Also, check out Gio’s Pastry Shop for amazing Italian pastries.

You’ll also find STEAM Coffee and Cream, which has tons of kid-friendly options and delicious coffee, pastries, and tea. Plus, they will even deliver to the splash pad! You just have to call in an order (864.409.2364) and they will bring it to you, so you do not have to leave your precious shade spot.

The farmers market is across the street and during the summer, Fountain Inn hosts Friday night live music in that same space with their Sounds of Summer concert series. There are events all year round that really provide families with a wonderful small-town experience. 

Also in Fountain Inn, you’ll find the Emmanuel Sullivan Sports Complex which is home to a fun, shaded playground with a ground-level trampoline. It takes just a couple of minutes to drive from Main Street to the park, where there is plenty of parking available.

Know Before You Go

The Fountain Inn splash pad is open daily. If the water isn’t on, there is a small tower on one end of the splash pad where a button can be pressed. The water will then turn on for five minutes. Just press it again to keep the water on. This is such a smart way to save water when the splash pad isn’t in use. 

Public restrooms are available at the Fountain Inn Welcome Center (102 Depot Street). 

Parking is available right behind the splash pad as well as directly on Main Street. 

The splash pad will light up at night, too, for an extra cool ambiance.

Rules & Regulations

Per the City of Fountain Inn, the following are rules and regulations for use of the splash pad:

1. All persons using the splash pad do so at their own risk. This is an unsupervised facility. 
2. Water shoes are recommended.
3. All children under (12) must have adult supervision at all times. Children under 6 years old must be within arm’s reach of an adult while on the splash pad.
4. Clothing/swimsuits are required. Children in diapers must wear swim diapers.
5. All participants must conduct themselves in a courteous, safe, and family-oriented manner.
6. Water in the splash pad is not to be used for drinking.
7. No running or rough play. 
8. Do not sit, stand, cover, or block any of the water jets. 
9. No Food, drinks, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes are allowed. 
10. No pets are allowed on the splash pad. 
11. No Bicycles, skateboards, skates, or rollerblades are allowed.
12. No glass containers are allowed.
13. Do not use splash pad during severe weather or heavy rain or when thunder or lightning can be seen/heard.
14. No electrical appliances are allowed near the splash pad.

For equipment maintenance problems, call 864.862.4675

What splash pad in the Upstate is your favorite?