Did you know North Carolina has a flow-through water park and it’s loads of fun for the whole family? Come along as we explore Sun Crest Water Park in Taylorsville. It’s a family-owned water park that’s been hosting summertime fun for more than 40 years!
Think of this little oasis as a water playground and you’ll be right on the money!
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Sun Crest opened more than four decades ago after the family created an entire water park using the cool, flow-through waters of a tiny creek whose head waters are about a mile upstream. For those who are allergic to chlorine, the natural water is ideal.
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And for everyone else, Sun Crest is just plain fun in the sun.
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Because the park is located about halfway between Charlotte and the Virginia border, opening dates each season are usually in mid-June, when the air (and water) has a chance to warm up a bit in this part of the state.
Google/Sun Crest Water Park Keep an eye on the park’s Facebook page for this year’s opening date announcement — and then get ready for a day of fun!
Aside from the natural water flowing through this little water park, the attraction also features six water slides with at least one that will appeal to every age, plus a rope swing.
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One end of the park is roped off in the water to mark the deep end, even though the water is technically just flowing through the pool.
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Would you ever think to use natural, flow-through water to create a water park? What a concept!
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Sun Crest Water Park is located 72 miles northwest of Charlotte, 68 miles southwest of Winston-Salem, and 94 miles northeast of Asheville. It’s totally accessible for a fun day trip the whole family can enjoy! Keep an eye on the park’s Facebook page (link above) for open dates and hours.
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Keep an eye on the park’s Facebook page for this year’s opening date announcement — and then get ready for a day of fun!
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Can’t get your fill of fun in the sun? Head to these 6 more water parks in North Carolina this summer, too!
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Address: Sun Crest Water Park, 6806 All Healing Springs Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681, USA
