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Waterfall Junction

4.7 ★★★★★ 774 Google reviews · Indoor playground in West Columbia, South Carolina

Toddler-friendly

Water park featuring a splash pad, playground, tree house, and dinosaur fossil-themed play area, plus a snack bar.

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday 9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM
Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday 9 AM–5 PM

Hours can shift for holidays and private events — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What parents highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 774 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

👶 great for toddlers 5 mentions

“There's an area specifically for toddlers (they should refloor this area next as it's just straight rough concrete, but at least not slippery).”

What parents say

This may have been the best waterpark for toddlers and young kids I have ever seen! Multiple splash pad/water fountain areas and even a little "river" the kids loved sliding around in.

★★★★★ — Anne, Aug 2021

My kids love this! (Currently they are reflooring so it was shut down end of June 2019, without warning, but I won't dock them a star even though I had brought extended family to enjoy. Hoping the floor of top most area will be less slippery.) When it's open... It is fun and included in zoo admission.

★★★★★ — Beth, Jul 2019

Very nice for kids. Esp little kids but older kids enjoy it too. I wish they would expand it a little bit too and add a couple more centers for kids, water slides maybe! But def worth visiting.

★★★★★ — Rishabh, Jul 2025

So much fun! Great day event for the little ones! It was our first time at waterfall junction today and my son loved it! I did too. It wasn't wild and crazy wasn't packed. Just perfect! They have food and beverages there! And things you can buy if you forget anything at home like sunscreen, hats, swim suits, and stuff!

★★★★★ — Chantall, Jul 2025

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Bringing a toddler?

Reviews and the venue's own info mention a dedicated toddler area or toddler times at Waterfall Junction — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.

Where to find Waterfall Junction

1300 Botanical Pkwy, West Columbia, SC29169

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