Looking for the perfect spot in Central MA to help your kids beat the heat? If you're unsure where to go, we've got you covered! Check out our comprehensive list of pools, splash pads, creeks, and lakes around Auburn + Beyond, all ideal for cooling off on those scorching summer days.

We advise always checking with the venue when possible before heading out, as hours and availability can change due to various factors, ranging from weather to staffing issues.

Pools in Auburn + Beyond

Whitin Community Center

• Address: 60 Main Street, Whitinsville
• Hours: 
  • Monday – Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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Splash Pads in Auburn + Beyond

Carbuncle Park Beach/Splash Pad

• Location: 12 Carbuncle Drive, Oxford
• Admission: Day Passes are $5 per person and are available at Carbuncle Park only - during open hours.
• Hours: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily, weather permitting (June 16 through Aug 25)

Beaches in Auburn + Beyond

Buffumville Lake Park

• Location: 48 Old Oxford Road, Charlton
• Details: 
  • Day use fee area containing picnic sites with tables and grill
  • Swimming area with a 300 foot long beach
  • 2 picnic shelters (Reservations Required)
  • Life jacket loaner station
  • Horseshoe pit
  • Volleyball court
  • Boat ramp
  • Handicap accessible comfort station
• Admission: 
  • Private Vehicle: $5
  • Walk-in/Bike-in: $2
  • Annual Pass: $40
  • Boat Ramp: Free
  • Volleyball court reservation - $15 for 2 hours
  • Horseshoe pit reservation - $15 for 2 hours
• Hours: Open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (from the 3^rd Saturday in May through the 2^nd Sunday in September)

Douglas State Forest

• Location: 107 Wallum Lake Road, Douglas
• Details: 
  • Swimming Beach
  • Picnic areas
  • Restrooms
  • Grills
  • 2 reservable pavilions
  • Accessibility:
    • Accessible pavilions
    • Accessible restrooms
    • Beach wheelchair available
• Admission: Daily parking fees charged May 25 through October 14
  • MA resident: $9
  • Non-MA resident: $30
• Hours: Sunrise to Sunset

Memorial Beach

• Location: Memorial Beach Drive, Webster
• Admission: 
  • Walk in / Bicycle:
    • Birth - 17: Free
    • 18+: $3
  • Resident Motor Vehicle:
    • $7 weekdays
    • $15 Weekends and Holidays
  • Non-Resident:
    • $12 Weekdays
    • $30 Weekends and Holidays
  • Additional Admission Costs On Website
• Hours: Until the end of August
  • Monday-Friday 9am-6pm 
  • Saturday & Sunday 7am-7pm 

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Water Slides in Auburn + Beyond

Breezy Picnic Grounds & Waterslides

• Location: 520 Northwest Main Street, Douglas
• Details: Lakefront swimming and unlimited rides on the waterslides!
• Admission: 
  • Ages 5 and up: $28.00
  • Ages 2 - 4 / Military: $19.00
    • Ages 2 – 4 must ride with parent. Children under the age of 2 are not allowed on slides.
• Hours: Open Daily 6/14 - 8/25 
  • Park & Swimming: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
  • Waterslides: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Make the most of summer in Central MA with these great spots to stay cool and have fun!