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Kids running through the Moore Square water feature in downtown Raleigh.
Fixed locationInteractive Fountains

Moore Square Splash Pad

Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

Free downtown Raleigh splash pad at Moore Square with long seasonal hours and an urban plaza feel that works best for quick city-center splash breaks.
Plan This Visit

Best for

Best for toddlers through early elementary ages

Hours

Daily 9:00-21:00

Price

Free city splash pad in a central downtown location.

Visit style

Quick urban splash stop

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

Best as a downtown add-on rather than a destination by itself, but very useful when you're already in the city center with kids.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Downtown families who want a quick free splash stop.
  • Visitors pairing water play with other nearby Raleigh plans.
  • Kids who enjoy open urban fountain-style play more than a larger park setup.
Less Ideal For
  • Families seeking a bigger playground-and-splash destination.
  • Parents who want a fenced setting or quieter environment.
  • Those looking for more park amenities in the immediate splash area.

At a Glance

Venue type

Interactive fountain

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Water features

Ground sprays

Cost

Free

Shade level

Little shade

Bathroom access

Short walk away

Fencing

Open access

Visit options

Drop-in visits

Season model

Extended warm months

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Part of a larger park

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

City parks department

Hours vary with season or weather

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Monday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Rules
No lifeguard on duty.Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.Swim diapers required for children who are not potty trained.No pets, food, drink, or glass containers.No running or rough play.
Visit StyleBest used as a shorter splash break within a downtown outing.
Hours SummaryDaily 9:00-21:00
Season WindowApril through October, weather dependent

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryFree city splash pad in a central downtown location.
AdmissionFree

About the Venue

Moore Square Splash Pad is one of Raleigh's two free public standalone splash pads and sits in the heart of downtown. This is a better fit for families already spending time downtown than for those seeking a full park-campus outing, since the draw is the central urban setting and easy warm-weather splash stop. It keeps the same long seasonal hours as Raleigh's other public splash pads and follows the city's standard supervision and safety rules. If you want a splash break between downtown activities, this is the most convenient pick in the core of Raleigh.

Atlas Perspective

Splash Pad Atlas Notes

Age FitBest for toddlers through early elementary ages
Noise LevelModerate
Visit StyleQuick urban splash stop
Energy LevelModerate
Parent ComfortGood for short visits, but this is an open downtown setting rather than a contained park pad
Booking FrictionLow

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Children running through the Moore Square splash pad in Raleigh.
Moore Square offers free seasonal splash play in a downtown setting.

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Quick Summary

Best for

Best for toddlers through early elementary ages

Hours

Daily 9:00-21:00

Price

Free city splash pad in a central downtown location.

Visit style

Quick urban splash stop

Contact Information

Address

225 E Martin Street

Raleigh, NC, 27601

Location
North CarolinaResearch TriangleRaleigh, NC
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 10, 2026

Checked against 1 public source.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

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