Water Play at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Water Play at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is a newly opened feature located at Lakeside Avenue in Henrico, Virginia, United States. Designed with the youngest guests in mind, the Waterway in the Children's Garden offers a fun and educational experience centered around the theme of nature and waterways. The splash pad feature was carefully planned by the Youth and Family Engagement team to provide a rich experience with ties to education.

The Waterway is designed for children under the age of 10 and is universally accessible and inclusive for guests of all abilities. Caregivers will find more places for rest along the perimeter, and there is an entry point for easier access to restrooms. The area is landscaped with plantings reflecting vegetation found near a woodland stream.

The pump house at the Waterway has a new look, featuring murals painted by students from the Center for the Arts at Henrico High School. Inspired by the James River, the murals depict aquatic life, landmarks, and wildlife biodiversity.

Visitors are reminded to supervise children, wear swimwear or swim diapers, and footwear while using the Waterway. Running, pushing, and shoving are not allowed, and the area will close for 30 minutes in case of thunder or lightning. Park strollers should be kept out of walkways, and guests are advised to use the Waterway at their own risk.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden extends their gratitude to the Robins Foundation for their support of the Water Play project.