Kids are out on summer break, and it's getting hot, hot, hot in the City of Oaks. Raleigh is home to splash pads and eight public pools for folks to dip their toes in.

Note: Though these spaces are public, all public pools and some splash pads may require payment. Make sure to fully read each location's rules and regulations. Now, let's dive in.

Splash pads

John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Open daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | A new aquatic center is coming to the park soon, too

Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St. | Open daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Interactive water feature open until November

Get a glimpse of Gipson Play Plaza's layout and features. | Photos via Dorothea Dix Park

Gipson Play Plaza, 715 Biggs Dr. | This park includes a waterfall inspired by Western North Carolina and a full fountain plaza.

Jack Smith Park, 9725 Penny Rd., Cary | Open daily, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Cary's first splash pad is always a popular spot in the heat.

Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St., Cary | Open daily, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Check out the Bark Bar and other top-rated playground equipment.

Ridge Road Pool has a large pool and a splash pad. | Photo via the City of Raleigh

Seasonal pools

Biltmore Pool, 701 Crown Crossing Ln. | Hours vary | Wade pool, lap and recreational main pool that goes to 12 feet deep

Lake Johnson Pool, 5863 Jaguar Park Dr. | Hours vary | Large spray ground, wade pool, and lap + recreational main pool

Longview Pool, 321 Bertie Dr. | Hours vary | Wade pool, lap and recreational main pool

Ridge Road Pool, 1709 Ridge Rd. | Hours vary | Wade pool, spray ground, and lap + recreational main pool

Year-round pools

Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center, 5908 Buffaloe Rd. | Hours vary | Three-story waterslide, lazy river, water vortex, lap lanes, and tot-sized play area

Millbrook Exchange Pool, 1905 Spring Forest Rd. | Hours vary | Indoor lap pool and wading pool

Optimist Pool, 5902 Whittier Dr. | Hours vary | Indoor Olympic-sized lap pool, wading pool, and lap + recreational swimming

Pullen Aquatic Center, 410 Ashe Ave. | Hours vary | Indoor warm water therapy pool and diving board