Taylor Street Park Sprayground, 416 N. Taylor St., opened for the 2025 season on Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m.
Free and open to the public, the sprayground schedule is provided below.
2025 Schedule
June 14 - August 24
Monday - Saturday
10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday
1-8 p.m.
August 25 - September 20
Monday-Friday
4-8 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday
1-8 p.m.
Labor Day
10 a.m.-8 p.m.
How the Sprayground Works
When you visit the sprayground, simply press the activator button on top of the orange pole, and the sprayground will produce a water flow in four-minute cycles.
About the Sprayground
Wake Forest's first sprayground is a dynamic, zero-depth aquatic play area that provides endless hours of fun for the entire family. The sprayground combines the sensations of different water movements—flowing, misting, and jetting—with diverse features for an unequaled aquatic play adventure.
The initiative is a joint effort between the Town of Wake Forest and Wake County.
Brings people of all ages together to create engaged communities.
Sustainable & Eco-Friendly
Innovative recirculation and capture & repurpose water management systems reduce water consumption.
Designed for Safe Play
Zero-depth spaces eliminate risk and staffing needs.
Stimulates Imagination & Creativity
Unscripted free play encourages children to create their own experiences.
Integrates with Surroundings
Splashpad® feature and color options ensure that they always complement the surrounding landscape and facilities.
Maintain Interest Over Time
Light mists, jets, flowing and sprinkling effects combine to keep play experiences fresh and entertainment value high.
Designed for Inclusive Play
Encourages physical, functional and social development in children of all abilities.
Funding
The total cost to build the Taylor Street Park Sprayground was $345,272.
The project received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through Wake County Human Services. As part of the grant funding agreement, Wake County requires the applicant to provide funds to cover at least 20% of project costs, while the CDBG funds pay up to 80% of total project costs.
Hollins Construction, headquartered on Rogers Road in Wake Forest, was responsible for all concrete and utility work. Hollins partnered with Vortex, the supplier and manufacturer of the sprayground equipment to install all fixtures and controls association with the project.
The Town also received $2,500 from the Kiwanis Club of Wake Forest to be used to purchase a memorial bench in memory of Tom Dimmock - a long-time Kiwanis Club president.
