Richmond-area free pools and splash pads open

State of play: For the first time ever, all three big RVA localities are kicking off summer with free splash pads or pool options.

• That's because Chesterfield finally has a splash pad, in Beulah Park, which opened last August.
• That one opened Monday for summer 2026 and will be open daily from 10am to 7pm through the rest of the season.

Meanwhile, all six of Henrico's spray parks also opened Monday, and they'll stay open daily 9am-7pm through "at least" Labor Day, per the county. Find them at:

• Dorey Park
• Dunncroft/ Castle Point Park
• Eastern Henrico Recreation Center
• Short Pump Park
• Taylor Farm Park + Play Stream
• Twin Hickory Park

Zoom in: In Richmond, four of the city's public pools open Saturday, the city announced last week.

• Those are Battery Park, Blackwell, Fairmount and Randolph and they'll be open 1-7pm, Saturday-Monday.
• The rest will open after school is out.

And Hanover residents may not have a free option, but Carter Park Pool in Ashland also opens Saturday. It's $7 to get in on weekdays and $10 on weekends.

What's next: Chesterfield has a second splash pad in the works with The Park, the county's first public water play area.

• It's slated to open June 11.