Outdoors NearbyForest Hills Sprayground
Forest Hills Sprayground is a splash pad in Forest Hills Park in Durham, NC. The park also has a playground, tennis courts and restrooms. The nearest other splash pad is Downtown Cary Park Splash Pad, about 15 miles away. On the map it also has a drinking fountain.
| Location | Forest Hills Park Durham, NC Directions |
|---|---|
| Amenities | Drinking fountain |
| Play equipment | water play |
| Also in the park | Playground, Tennis, Restrooms |
| Run by | Durham Parks and Recreation |
Details from OpenStreetMap. Check the posted rules when you arrive; they can change. You can send corrections through our suggestion form.
When to go: Forest Hills Sprayground
Splash pad weather in Durham, NC: average highs reach 80 °F or more from June to August, topping out at 87 °F in July. In those months Durham averages about 7 days with rain per month, so most days are dry enough for water play. Check the Durham parks page for this year's opening date before you pack the towels.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 °F | 28 °F | 6 |
| Feb | 53 °F | 30 °F | 6 |
| Mar | 61 °F | 37 °F | 8 |
| Apr | 70 °F | 46 °F | 7 |
| May | 77 °F | 55 °F | 7 |
| Jun | 83 °F | 64 °F | 7 |
| Jul | 87 °F | 69 °F | 7 |
| Aug | 85 °F | 67 °F | 7 |
| Sep | 79 °F | 61 °F | 5 |
| Oct | 70 °F | 48 °F | 5 |
| Nov | 60 °F | 37 °F | 5 |
| Dec | 52 °F | 32 °F | 6 |
More to do nearby
- Morris Green Park Dog Park (dog park, 1 mi)
- Durham Skate Park (skatepark, 2 mi)
- Triangle Curling Club (indoor ice rink, 3 mi)
- Cedar Falls (waterfall, 7 mi)
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Forest Hills Sprayground?
Inside Forest Hills Park, Durham, NC. The Directions button opens the route in Google Maps.
Is there drinking water at Forest Hills Sprayground?
Yes, a drinking fountain is mapped in Forest Hills Park. A bottle for the dog is still handy, since fountains break or get shut off.
Are there restrooms at Forest Hills Sprayground?
Yes, Forest Hills Park has public restrooms on the map.
When is the best time to visit Forest Hills Sprayground?
Splash pad weather in Durham, NC: average highs reach 80 °F or more from June to August, topping out at 87 °F in July. In those months Durham averages about 7 days with rain per month, so most days are dry enough for water play.
What other splash pads are near Forest Hills Sprayground?
Downtown Cary Park Splash Pad (15 mi).