The Ralph L. Bentley Community Center opened in January 1996 and is named after former Mayor Bentley who served from December, 1985 - December, 1993.
Located at 1410 3rd St. (directions) Statesville, NC 28677
704-380-2600
Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 6pm
The Bentley Community Center is home to the Statesville Splash Pad
**The Splash Pad is open seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend and is currently closed for the 2023 season. Check back for updates for our 2024 Summer Schedule.**
The Statesville Splash Pad at the Ralph L. Bentley Community Center is open seasonally FREE to the public from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend.
2023 DAYS OF OPERATION
May 27 - June 9, 2023: Weekends only and Memorial Day
June 10 - August 6, 2023: Splash Pad is open seven days a week.
August 7 - September 4, 2023: Weekends only and Labor Day
HOURS OF OPERATION (See Days of Operation Above):
Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 6pm
The following activities and items are NOT permitted in the splash pad area:
Individuals engaging in any unsafe or disruptive behavior will be asked to leave the splash pad area.
At the first sign of thunder, lightning or severe weather, vacate the splash pad area immediately. Splash Pad will remain closed for 30 minutes after severe weather. The splash pad may be closed at any time due to weather, maintenance or other operational concerns.
Restrooms are available and located inside of the Bentley Community Center. Patrons must be dry upon entry into the facility.