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City hosts free community splash day Aug. 8

By Bill Moss, Published: July 9, 2026

The city of Hendersonville is hosting a free community splash day 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Sullivan Park, 712 Martin Circle. The free event is designed to help everyone beat the summer heat and enjoy a day of fun in the sun.  

Ashe Street from Martin Circle to Parkview Drive will be transformed into a Splash Zone, featuring spraying fire trucks and water activities provided by the Hendersonville Fire and Water departments. The event is made possible with support from the city Public Works Department, which assists with event setup, and the Hendersonville Police Department, which helps ensure a safe environment for those in attendance. Children and families are encouraged to wear clothes and shoes that can get wet, bring a towel, and apply sunscreen for this high-energy, rain-or-shine event. 

In addition to the splash zone, there will be free refreshments for kids — including hot dogs and treats — while supplies last. A mini-street festival will include non-profits and local organizations offering activities for kids and information for adults to showcase housing, health, and safety resources in the community.   

Parking is available across the street at the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County, accessible via Oriole Drive. Additional on-street parking will be available on south Ashe Street and in the William H. King Memorial Park parking area off Robinson Terrace. Ashe Street from Martin Circle to Parkview Drive will be closed to vehicles for the event with no parking in the event area after 8:00 a.m.  

Event reminders: 

• Wear clothes that can get wet, bring a towel, and don’t forget sunscreen 
• Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 
• Leave pets safely and comfortably at home 
• No alcohol or coolers allowed 
• Parking is available across from the Boys & Girls Club, accessible via Oriole Drive 
• Additional on-street parking will be available on South Ashe Street and in the William H. King Memorial Park parking area off Robinson Terrace 
• Non-profit partners and local organizations will be on-site with additional community resources and kid-friendly activities 

For more information, please visit www.hvlnc.gov/SplashDay or follow the City of Hendersonville on social media.