Summer 2027 near Woodstock: school ends May 25, the county's Oasis water park and Waleska splash pad, camps from the county and Woodstock Arts, and free concerts.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Pool, splash pad and camp details come from Cherokee Recreation and Parks, the city and Woodstock Arts, linked. 2027 dates are added as each one posts them; anything from 2026 is marked as last year’s.
Cherokee County schools let out for summer on Tuesday, May 25, 2027. The city’s parks list includes no pool or splash pad, so the nearest public ones are the county’s: the Harry Johnston Aquatic Center in Canton, with its outdoor water park, and a splash pad at Cline Park in Waleska. Camps run through the county parks department and Woodstock Arts, and downtown has free concerts, movie nights and a scavenger hunt all summer.
Who to call
- Cherokee County Aquatic Center (Oasis, splash pad, Splish Splash Camp): 678-880-4760
- Cherokee Recreation and Parks, The WREC: 770-924-7768
- Woodstock Parks and Recreation: 770-517-6788
- Woodstock Arts: 678-494-4251
Pools and splash pads
| Place | Address | Season | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oasis outdoor water park, Harry Johnston Aquatic Center | 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton | Summer season; 2027 opening date not posted | Aquatic center |
| Indoor pools, Harry Johnston Aquatic Center | 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton | Year-round | Aquatic center |
| Splash pad at Cline Park | 704 Bartow St., Waleska | Reopens June 2027; closed Aug. 1 in 2026 | Splash pad page |
The Oasis is the aquatic center’s outdoor water park, with beach entry, two water slides, a water playground, interactive play features, pavilions and a cafe. Daily admission and season passes are sold, and Cherokee County residents pay less with a valid county photo ID. The center also runs swim lessons, Red Cross safety classes, Parent’s Night Out and after-hours parties at The Oasis in summer.
The splash pad at Cline Park in Waleska is run by the aquatic center. The 12-acre park also has a playground, pavilion, tennis and basketball courts and a quarter-mile walking track. Admission is collected in cash only, with a lower rate for county residents.
Camps
2027 summer camps had not been posted as of Oct. 6, 2026. Here is who runs them and what they offered in 2026:
- Cherokee Recreation and Parks lists athletic summer camps, outdoor recreation camps and the Splish Splash aquatic camp. Its 2026 Forefront Arts musical theater camps were one-week day camps for ages 5 to 12, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at fire station community rooms in Hickory Flat and Free Home. Registration runs through the county’s online system.
- Splish Splash Camp at the aquatic center mixes games, arts and crafts, daily swimming and field trips, led by swim instructors.
- Woodstock Arts posts performing and visual arts camps for children and teens on its camps page.
- City of Woodstock Parks and Recreation lists classes and family programs on its registration site.
Free summer events downtown
| What | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Woodstock Summer Concert Series | Second Saturday of each month, May to September | Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater, 101 Arnold Mill Road |
| Family Fun Night | Third Thursday of each month, May to August, 5 to 9 p.m. | Downtown, ending with a movie on the Woodstock Arts Event Green |
| Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt | June and July | Downtown |
| Fourth of July Spectacular | July 4 | Parade, festival and fireworks; see our Fourth of July page |
The concert series is free to attend, with VIP tables for season sponsors only. Nine free shuttles run continuously from 5 to 11:45 p.m. from three locations, and accessible parking is in the lower level of the park and the new deck across the street, according to the concert series site.
Family Fun Night’s 2026 season had themed nights from Star Wars in May to an under-the-sea night in August, with character meet-and-greets, face painting, trivia and a free movie at 7 p.m. on the green.
Pick-your-own
Berry Patch Farms, 786 Arnold Mill Road, offers pick-your-own blueberries in July, according to the farm. Call 762-447-5589 before you go.
What this means for you
- School is out after Tuesday, May 25, 2027.
- Pools: plan on the county aquatic center in Canton; the city lists no pool of its own.
- Camps fill in spring. Check the county’s camps page from February.
Related: kids’ activities, Memorial Day, Fourth of July fireworks and parks and trails.
Frequently asked questions
When does school get out for summer 2027 in Cherokee County?
The last day of school in the Cherokee County School District is Tuesday, May 25, 2027, according to its 2026-27 calendar.
Is there a public pool in Woodstock, Georgia?
The City of Woodstock does not list a public pool. The nearest county pools are at the Harry Johnston Aquatic Center, 1200 Wellstar Way in Canton, which has two indoor pools year-round and The Oasis outdoor water park in summer.
Is there a splash pad near Woodstock?
Cherokee Recreation and Parks runs a splash pad at Cline Park, 704 Bartow St., Waleska. It is closed for the season and reopens in June 2027; in 2026 it closed Aug. 1. It takes cash only.
Where can I find summer camps in Woodstock?
Cherokee Recreation and Parks lists athletic, outdoor recreation, aquatic and musical theater camps on its camps page, and Woodstock Arts posts arts camps on its own site. 2027 camps had not been posted as of Oct. 6, 2026.
Are the Woodstock summer concerts free?
Yes. The Woodstock Summer Concert Series at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater is free, on the second Saturday of each month from May to September, with free shuttles from 5 to 11:45 p.m.
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