Sun Crest Water Park Is Best Outdoor Water Park In North Carolina

There’s a little-known water playground hiding in North Carolina and you’re going to love it. It combines a playground with a swimming hole to make a fun-filled, family destination. For small children, this may be the best outdoor water park in North Carolina. Generations of families have been coming for decades and once you see Suncrest Water Park, you’ll want to go, too.

Sun Crest Water Park in Taylorsville is an honest-to-goodness playground in the water.

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You’ll love bringing the little ones and seeing them enjoy the fun water features, like climbing through a whale’s mouth to get to the bright yellow slide on the other side.

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Bigger kids (and adults!) will also have a ball at Sun Crest Water Park. From slides to cooling off in the water and just relaxing in the sun (or shade), the young at heart enjoy this unique park as much as the kiddos. There’s a small platform that has a rope swing! Are you brave enough to try it out?

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For sure this playground in the water is fun for the whole family and big enough to really enjoy yourself while you watch the kids or just simply relax.

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The park has slides for just about every age group, including the adults. And the best part? No. Long. Lines. (Shhhh… the place is a secret… )

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Another fantastic thing about Sun Crest is you can bring your own cooler. (As with any playground, no alcohol is permitted.)

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It could be time to start a new summertime family tradition. Isn’t it time you got in on the fun at what just may be the best outdoor water park in North Carolina ?

TripAdvisor/Rob5006 Take a look at this fun playground in action in this short video from youtube user Matt Perkins:

This unique water playground is located 90 minutes from Charlotte, and approximately 20 minutes from Hickory, Lenoir, Statesville, Conover, and Wilkesboro.

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The opening date for the  season at Sun Crest Water Park is still undecided. You can consult the park’s official website for updates. The Facebook page is also a good resource! Give it a follow for opening day updates! Call before you go: (828) 632-2731. The park is cash only, no credit or debit cards are accepted. In case you’re wondering, you can bring a cooler; however, there is also a snack bar on premises. Get ready to enjoy an affordable day in the sun at this one-of-a-kind North Carolina water park! And check out this business spotlight to get you excited for your visit! 

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Take a look at this fun playground in action in this short video from youtube user Matt Perkins:

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Address: 6806 All Healing Springs Road, Taylorsville, NC, 28681

For more fun things to do in North Carolina, head to the state’s top outdoor attraction, Chimney Rock.

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Address: Sun Crest Water Park, 6806 All Healing Springs Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681, USA

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Best Outdoor Water Park In North Carolina July 13, 2019 Robin Jarvis What are the best water parks in North Carolina?

Great Wolf Lodge Fantasy Lake

  North Carolina has both indoor and outdoor water parks. Of the indoor variety, the one at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, NC, is spectacularly equipped with slides galore and many water attractions to keep the whole family entertained. With regard to outdoor water parks, there are natural water parks (like the one detailed in the article above) and another known as Fantasy Lake, while other parks are entirely man-made. Check out out our coverage of the  best water parks in North Carolina for more inspiration. When do water parks open in North Carolina?

Generally speaking, water parks in North Carolina will try to open on Memorial Day Weekend. In some parts of the state, the weather may still be too cool and that Memorial Day Opening may mean those parks are only open on the weekends until school is out - and the temperatures rise.

  What do I need to bring to a water park in North Carolina?

When you’re headed to a water park, just pack the same things you would bring to the beach. Sunscreen is essential, no matter the season. And you may want to check with the particular North Carolina water park to see if they allow you to bring a cooler with your own drinks/food. It’s also always a good idea to bring a white t-shirt to protect your skin from the sun’s rays in the hottest part of the day.

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Best Outdoor Water Park In North Carolina

July 13, 2019

Robin Jarvis

What are the best water parks in North Carolina?

Great Wolf Lodge Fantasy Lake

  North Carolina has both indoor and outdoor water parks. Of the indoor variety, the one at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, NC, is spectacularly equipped with slides galore and many water attractions to keep the whole family entertained. With regard to outdoor water parks, there are natural water parks (like the one detailed in the article above) and another known as Fantasy Lake, while other parks are entirely man-made. Check out out our coverage of the  best water parks in North Carolina for more inspiration. When do water parks open in North Carolina?

Generally speaking, water parks in North Carolina will try to open on Memorial Day Weekend. In some parts of the state, the weather may still be too cool and that Memorial Day Opening may mean those parks are only open on the weekends until school is out - and the temperatures rise.

  What do I need to bring to a water park in North Carolina?

When you’re headed to a water park, just pack the same things you would bring to the beach. Sunscreen is essential, no matter the season. And you may want to check with the particular North Carolina water park to see if they allow you to bring a cooler with your own drinks/food. It’s also always a good idea to bring a white t-shirt to protect your skin from the sun’s rays in the hottest part of the day.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

• Great Wolf Lodge
• Fantasy Lake

North Carolina has both indoor and outdoor water parks. Of the indoor variety, the one at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, NC, is spectacularly equipped with slides galore and many water attractions to keep the whole family entertained. With regard to outdoor water parks, there are natural water parks (like the one detailed in the article above) and another known as Fantasy Lake, while other parks are entirely man-made. Check out out our coverage of the  best water parks in North Carolina for more inspiration.

When do water parks open in North Carolina?

• Generally speaking, water parks in North Carolina will try to open on Memorial Day Weekend. In some parts of the state, the weather may still be too cool and that Memorial Day Opening may mean those parks are only open on the weekends until school is out - and the temperatures rise.

What do I need to bring to a water park in North Carolina?

• When you’re headed to a water park, just pack the same things you would bring to the beach. Sunscreen is essential, no matter the season. And you may want to check with the particular North Carolina water park to see if they allow you to bring a cooler with your own drinks/food. It’s also always a good idea to bring a white t-shirt to protect your skin from the sun’s rays in the hottest part of the day.