Splash Parks and Aquatic Facilities

Carrollton Parks & Recreation is proud to offer two splash parks at Oak Hills Park and W.J. Thomas Park. Each park is unique and free to visit.

The Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex is an exciting destination that features a 600-gallon dump bucket, a 200-foot lazy river, zero-depth entry pools, a splash pad, 25-meter lap lanes, and two 22-foot-tall water slides.

• Learn more about Oak Hills and W.J. Thomas splash parks
• Learn more about Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex

Pool Safety and Health Practices

The City of Carrollton takes a proactive approach to maintaining a safe environment for swimmers at local public pools. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is no evidence that COVID-19 can spread to people through the water used in pools, hot tubs, or water playgrounds.

Proper operation and disinfection of pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds should kill the virus that causes COVID-19. The CDC recommends limiting close contact with people outside your household in public spaces, both in and out of the water.

“Our standard is to operate swimming pools well above the minimum state requirements,” commented Kim Bybee, Parks Manager. “We take a proactive approach to water treatment. The water at Rosemeade Rainforest, Oak Hills Splash Park, and Thomas Splash Park is treated using chlorine and UV systems.

Many of our chemical controllers allow us to remotely regulate and control chemical levels 24 hours a day. Our goal is to provide the safest swimming environment possible under the guidelines provided by the State of Texas.”

While these measures help reduce the time a virus can survive, they do not eliminate all risk. Dallas County Health and Human Services asks visitors to follow these safety practices:

• Do not swim if you are feeling ill
• Avoid swallowing pool water
• Practice good hygiene
• Take children on frequent bathroom breaks
• Do not change diapers at poolside
• Wash yourself and children thoroughly with soap and water before swimming

Following these practices helps keep you, your family, and others safe while visiting a public pool.