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Visitor tip
Arrive early as the facility operates on first-come, first-served basis and reaches capacity quickly, sometimes by noon on busy days. Add your name to the waiting list at the front desk if at capacity.
Visitor tip
Bring your own towel as none are provided on-site. Also bring your own food and beverages since no food/drinks are sold at the facility, though outside food is permitted (no glass or alcohol).
Visitor tip
Be aware of the 48-inch height requirement for the single waterslide, which may exclude younger or smaller children. Children under 48 inches must stay within arm's reach of a responsible adult at all times.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
- Lazy River
- Yes
- Waterslide
- 3-story (48" minimum)
- Kiddie Area
- Yes with tot-size slide
- Season
- Memorial Day to Labor Day
What visitors say
Avoid swimming here for your own safety! For those reading this review, reconsider swimming here. I signed up my kids for swimming lessons here at the Buffaloe Road aquatic center and this week my 3 yr old daughter almost drowned. At…
Awesome pool for kiddos!!!!! 😁😁💦💦💦👍👍 Of ALL the public Raleigh area pools, THIS one is by FAR the BEST!!! It has a water slide, it has a lazy river, it has a splashpad, it has a WHIRLPOOL, it has water basketball, it has water…
Kid and adult friendly. There are plenty of life guards. Facility has a wave pool, splash pad, slide and general swim area. Very reasonable priced. I do recommend getting there early due to capacity fills up quickly.
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Did You Know?
- Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center features a lazy river, a 3-story waterslide, a whirlpool, water basketball courts, water jets, and a splash pad—making it one of the most feature-rich public pools in the Raleigh area
- The facility operates on a first-come, first-served capacity basis and implements a waiting list system at the front desk when at capacity, rather than allowing entry as people leave
- The waterslide has a notably high 48-inch minimum height requirement compared to competitors like Kings Dominion, Kings Island, and Great Wolf Lodge, which allow smaller children on their slides
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