Fairfax County Park Authority welcomes the local community to beat the heat this summer at Martin Luther King Jr. Pool — with an inclusive splash pad! All ages can enjoy this exciting new space located right next to the pool.

The new, all-access splash pad opened for the 2026 summer season, replacing a baby pool in the park. When the existing baby pool needed renovation, Fairfax County Park Authority asked residents to vote between installing a new 1-foot-deep baby pool or a splash pad. The local community overwhelmingly voted in favor a splash pad.

Admission to the Martin Luther King Jr. Pool and its new splash pad is free for all Fairfax County residents with proof of residency. Out-of-county residents may purchase a $50 annual pass by visiting the Membership and Passes website or at any of our Park Authority Rec Centers. The pool will be open noon to 7 p.m., weather permitting, on weekends through June 14 and from Aug. 24 to Sept. 7, and open daily (closed Tuesdays), June 20 to Aug. 23.

The Park Authority is planning a celebration for the opening of the splash pad on Saturday, June 13, noon to 3 p.m. The local community is invited to come out to enjoy the space with music, treats, a water exercise demonstration and water safety demonstration. Learn more about this celebration and the space online by visiting the Martin Luther King Jr. Pool website.