Is it hot enough lately for you? What a question! Rhetorical or not, the question leads us to today’s topic: a water park in South Carolina designed to both cool you off and make you feel like a kid again. Located seven miles southwest of Aiken, Richardson’s Lake Water Park and Recreation Area is the perfect day trip for a hot summer day.

If you're expecting a ginormous and fancy modern water slide, then keep on driving. You won't find that sort of fun here. Richardson's is old-fashioned in all the best ways.
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At the same time, you also won't pay a fortune to gain entry either. Richardson's is old-fashioned in every way.
This sandy-bottom lake and water park is family owned.
Richardson's Lake Water Park
Facebook/Richardson's Lake Water Park and Outdoor Recreation Area
It also has good family values. The park is filled with kids and adults alike and in the past, Richardson's has been known to boot people out for acting inappropriately. Family fun is the key here!
And there's certainly plenty of it to be had. Aside from the big lake where simply floating on a raft under the summer sun is fun enough, the water park features a number of slides appropriate for all ages. Even adults can play on the equipment. There's also a springboard for adding some real height to your cannonball efforts.
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Over in the customer service area, there's an indoor break room with seating, concessions, and rest rooms. Everything you'll need for a day of fun in the sun is right here at your fingertips. And those concessions don't cost a fortune either.
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One really nice thing about Richardson's is they DO allow coolers and outside food. The only requirement is that you consume that food and drink outside the gates of the water park. And that point brings us to the next thing to love about this place:
Just outside the gates of the water park and only steps from the lake and parking area are covered picnic tables and grills!
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The recreation area at Richardson's is an ideal spot for a break from the water play.
Google/Kitt Lowther
Just know the shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you can't find an open shelter when you're ready to eat, you can always throw down a picnic blanket and still enjoy a nice lunch in a shady spot.
And then, of course, the alternative to the hassle of packing and bringing your own food is just to have lunch from the concession area inside the park.
Google/Kristi Tucker
Tables are available right by the lake for this purpose.

Ready for the ultimate summer road trip? Richardson’s Water Park and Recreation Area is already open for the summer. Check the website for this waterpark in South Carolina to find hours of operation and admission fees. By the way, Richardson’s slid into this year’s summer swimming season with a 4.7-star rating from Google reviewers! That’s amazing.

While you’re nearby, check out why Aiken is regarded as the perfect little Southern town.

Also, here’s a YouTube video by Living In South Carolina highlighting some must-do activities in nearby Aiken South Carolina. 

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Aside from Richardson's Lake, what are some more water parks in South Carolina?

If you’re searching for more water parks in South Carolina, here’s a list of 10 that we recommend.


And if you want to read more about these parks, check out this article listing 13 water parks in South Carolina that are tons of fun. 

Are there amusement parks in South Carolina?

The short answer is yes. And here are the best amusement parks in South Carolina that are worthy of a visit.


Did you know that a portion of Carowinds is in South Carolina? Read more about this massive amusement park in South Carolina in our previous article. 

What are the best beaches in South Carolina?

There’s no denying that we have some of the best beaches in South Carolina. Here is a list of 10 beaches that belong on your bucket list:  

  • Folly Field Beach, Hilton Head Island
  • Kiawah Beachwalker County Park, Kiawah Island
  • Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve, Folly Beach
  • Coligny Beach Park, Hilton Head Island
  • Edisto Beach State Park, Edisto Island
  • Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach
  • Windy Hill Beach, North Myrtle Beach
  • Isle of Palms Beach, Isle of Palms
  • Cherry Grove Beach, North Myrtle Beach
  • Mitchelville Beach, Hilton Head Island


Be sure to check out our previous article with more information about the best beaches in South Carolina.

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Richardson's Lake Water Park, Richardsons Lake Road, Warrenville, SC, USA