Fixed locationSplash Pads and Spray Parks

Tonsler Spray Ground

Name: Tonsler Spray Ground
Address: 500 Cherry Avenue, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, US
Telephone: 434-970-3260
Price range: Municipal spray ground with no general admission charge listed.

Charlottesville, VA

City-run outdoor spray ground at Tonsler Park with seasonal daily operation, free admission, and easy pairing with other park amenities.

Plan This Visit

Best for

Best for toddlers through elementary-age kids

Hours

Daily 10:00-19:00 during the 2026 season

Price

Municipal spray ground with no general admission charge listed.

Visit style

Short repeat local outing

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Editor's Take

A straightforward free city splash stop that works best for short summer play sessions.

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Best Fit

Best For

Families wanting a free local splash outing
Quick warm-weather visits instead of a full pool day
Kids who enjoy simple municipal spray-ground play

Less Ideal For

Families looking for destination-style water attractions
Visitors wanting guaranteed shade or enclosed supervision
Anyone seeking year-round water play

At a Glance

Venue type

Spray park

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Cost

Free

Shade level

Little shade

Bathroom access

Short walk away

Fencing

Open access

Visit options

Drop-in visits

Season model

Summer season

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

Monday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Hours SummaryDaily 10:00-19:00 during the 2026 season

Season Window2026 season runs May 16 through September 20

Visit StyleDrop-in outdoor splash play

Water SystemWater is collected, filtered, sanitized, and recirculated

What To Bring

TowelsSunscreenDry clothes for the ride homeWater shoes if preferred

Pricing Snapshot

AdmissionFree

ParkingLikely free park parking when available

SummaryMunicipal spray ground with no general admission charge listed.

About the Venue

Tonsler Spray Ground is one of Charlottesville Parks & Recreation's seasonal outdoor spray grounds. It operates as a free warm-weather splash stop inside Tonsler Park, making it a good fit for families who want a quick water-play outing without committing to a full pool day. Expect an open-access municipal splash area best suited to supervised drop-in visits during the summer season.

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