Fantasy Lake Water Park

I love this waterpark!It’s affordable. I can bring in my cooler with drinks and food. It’s not overcrowded. There’s something for everyone. You can see the entire place and your people from almost any spot so you rarely have trouble keeping up with your people. Staff is attentive and helpful if you need them.

Awesome water park located Hope Mills, NC. with a kids section that will keep them amused for the time your there. They also have a deli that serves drinks, snacks, hotdogs, hamburgers and also Zaxbys sliders. Fun for everyone!!

To be honest, I didnt expect much from this place. It doesnt look as big as it is! I was the only one there for HOURS and got to explore without the hassle of other people getting in the way. First time thats ever happened and it was AMAZING because I didnt feel the need to move on quickly from each display so that others could get in.

So. Much. FUN! Bring your own cooler and shade (no glass) and enjoy up to 8 hours of water fun! Trapeze swings, rope swings, body slides, high dives, paddle boards, kayaks, and an *entire section* just for littles!Military and Sr discounts available- just bring your ID cards (including childrens) for discounts

Park was nice and clean. There are only 2 smoking areas at either end of the beach, under the brown umbrellas.There is a small section that is wooded and has picnic benches and charcoal grills. It has a forest feel.The beach area has no shade at all. You may bring your own shade apparatus or rent one and chairs.There are 3 water slides and 2 rope swings, each of varying difficulty, 2 water volley ball courts, kayak/waterboard/float rentals, a food counter, showers, and bathrooms.The life guards take 15 minute breaks every couple of hours, during which they clear everyone out of the water.There is also a large kiddie pool and 5 bench swings, so you can dangle your legs in the water.

This place is wonderful for young people or people that dont have worn out knees like I do. Most everything has to be accessed by ladder, I think only one ride is accessible with stairs but you have to use a ladder to get to it or you might be able to walk all the way around the lake to get to the stairs. I would have loved this place when I was 20 or 30 but at 60 Ill just sit on their swings and enjoy the family having fun.

Im from NY and I visited my sister in NC for the 1st time this summer. I really wanted to take my kids to Kalahari in the Poconos but my sister said to save my money and lets check out Fanatsy Lake. The pictures online scared me, at first glance it looked like something out of that straight to nothing Johnny Knoxville movie where he built an amusement park. Anyway, it was so so so much fun. We had 2 two year olds, and a 6, 7, 8, and 9 year old. They all had a blast! I had a blast too! The water slides are awesome, and there is something for everyones swim skill level. So much more fun than I judged it for, I really hope to go back next year. We brought our own food and umbrella which we put in a picnic bench. The staff checks for alcohol when you get there but other than that you can bring whatever you bring to the beach, a popup tent, umbrella, cooler, things like that. The cabana rentals are reasonably priced too if thats your thing (I believe they were about 20bucks and they give you back 10 but Im not sure). And there are so many lifegaurds and they are all aware and focused, they really make you feel safe. All in all, a great experience.

This place was an excellent way to get out of the heat of summer. The rope swings were a blast and the staff was very friendly. We had a great time and would definitely go back.

Great place. However I do need to share the concern alot of the structures are in need of serious repair. Structures meant to support the amount of weight with people in lines need to have more than 2 nails in support braces.

Im giving it 5 stars because my kids (teen and preteen) loved it and want to go back. Lots to do and great for all ages.The downside for me personally, is that Im not keen on the water color and the price to get in. I wish there was a family package price. Otherwise, happy kids, happy mom lol.

Great fun and excellent lifeguards and crew members. Facilities are definitely acceptable, the rules are reasonable and enforced. I probably would rate this attraction five stars if it had more colors and slightly better food and merchandise. So the only real thing this place is missing is the bells and whistles but I had amazing fun and would definitely go again in the near future!

Great experience! We brought our kids here for a family vacay ages 11, 8, 4, and 2. There is something here for all ages. The lifeguards were very good and paid close attention to the water. Loved the 15 minute breaks because it forced my kids out of the water to rehydrate. It was very hot and the sand got extremely hot. I would recommend swim shoes to help beat the heat. We ate hamburgers and they were very good and worth the $4. They allow you to bring your own coolers and snacks into the park which was great! Wish we lived closer because new would definitely go more often!

Awesome! We visit every summer, occasionally multiple times. Our visits are always pleasant. The staff is very kind. This trip my mom got sick from a toothache. The staff was extremely generous and helpful. They had everything we needed on hand including Ambesol! It was amazing. The lifeguards are alert and always watch out for you. We definitely will continue to visit every year! :)

My whole family Loved it! Wasnt very crowded. We rented a cabana and it was totally worth it. We really had a great time. Would love to return before the summer ends.

Staff was great, attentive, and kept the place free of trash and clutter. Slides are maintained well, and walkway boards are in decent condition. All boats and pabbleboards were in good condition and easy to access. Excellent facility. Could use some changing rooms separate from the toilets (not just the toilet stalls).

Awesome, lots of actually thrill seeking slides, swings, and jump towers. They even have an entire part for 12 and under with slides ropes swings ziplines etc. They also have paddle boarding. All of this is included with general admission. This place blows Tucker Lake in Benson out of the water, no pun intended, haha! They have a grilling section that is shaded in a forest setting, a snack bar, its pricey and not the best food, like getting food from a gas station. You can rent chairs and umbrellas, but also bring your own. You are allowed to bring coolers and food, but no alcohol, they will check! They have security, so no drama or fighting. Great for kids and adults!

This is just plain laid back fun. Rented canopy, tons of water events, BBQ facilities, good fast food, spent 6 hours their. The kids and us were wiped out......but a fun wiped out. Staff is friendly and courteous, lots of life guards. Saw a kid jumping in and she was not acting correctly and the life guard was to her immediately. She was just scared of the water depth. It was Super crowded, but it summer break. Even with that the lake and surrounding beach has tons of space. Id recommend it highly if you want you and your kids want to make a day if cool summer fun.

Great waterpark fun for the whole family!! Would recommend to repair some of the wooden boards on ramps, etc. I saw several being chipped, nails and pieces of wood sticking out, i hurt myself very bad when i was there, 30 min into our visit. Got caught on one of those nails, walking down the ramp.Also i would have loved to be able to slide with my little one, since he is autistic and often stops in the middle of the slide holding up other people. He doesnt understand that hes not supposed to do that, etc. Otherwise my kids had lots of fun, they didnt want to leave ️

Great time to spend a hot day in Fayetteville, just a little pricey but can be worth the price.

Awesome park. I am 58 years old and had a blast with my grandson. Clean, excellent service and extremely nice lifeguards. We live at Myrtle Beach, but love love love Fantasy Lake!

Very nice water park, I had a very nice time here with my family, the watter slides were fantastic, the staff was very friendly and the price was accord to what you get!

Great please to take the family for a day in the sun. Love the staff.

Hands down one of the best little known water parks in North Carolina! We had a blast!!! The bench we are sitting on in the pic is actually in the water. There is also a replica of the theme park for the younger kids so your toddler or smaller child can enjoy the same water slides and Tarzan ropes but geared towards their heights. You will enjoy this water park at all ages!

Nice park. But $20 you would think air would be free for the floats. Also its not fair that you cant bring camping propain grill in but u can bring charcoal. Not everyone can eat food cooked with charcoal. Had to leave early just so my family could eat after driving an hour and half to visit the park

Sitting here right now at this place and this is the most boring water park ever... went to play in kid area with our son and was told we couldnt because they didnt have enough lifeguards....7 lifeguards standing in the same area... no slides open because they dont have enough lifeguards. There are better, cheaper options for your family, thats for sure.

Took my 2 sons and their friend for a day of fun in the sun. We all had a great time. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Had a great time on the different water slides and swings. I havent been here in years and it was well worth the trip. Looking forward to make the trip again hopefully in the near future.

Great place, unfortunately weather shortened the stay but grandkids loved it

Wonderful day with family && friends

My family and I had such a great time! I wish they still had season passes for families. We rented a Cabana, but next time well just being our own little tent. Definitely a fun day worth repeating.

It was perfect for my son. Just the right size so Mom didnt have to worry, lots of lifeguards, and even a decent hamburger. Clean, too.

The first time here and my family absolutely loved it. We definitely will be coming back

We have a great time here each time. Ive been coming to this place since I was very young so its nice to be able to share the same experience with my children. People complain about the water color but hello....its a lake. Its to be expected.

Really fantastic water park! We were visiting from the Boston area (my husband grew up in Fayetteville and his parents still live here). We found the park really clean and the staff very friendly. We went on a Tuesday before July 4th and there were no lines, and the park was not very crowded at all.

This place is really cool! They make you get out of the water when the lifeguards have a break so thats why its missing a star. The prices could also be lowered.

Just remember that it starts closing down stations at 5:30 pm and clear out the water at 5:45 pm. Also remember to review the entrance fees for the different ages you have with you. 20 dollars for adults

Was great had a great time .. Only thing i think should have prices on food down & more variety ..& Less life guard checks should be split with staff

Awesome waterpark, sons (7 & 13) absolutely loved it!! The wife and myself had a good time as well.

I went to this place for the first time last year and I will most definitely be back. This is a small family run place. Everything is reasonably priced. I can’t wait for it to re-open so we can go back

Lines too long. Price was ok. Lifeguards were very apparent. Stairs needed instead of wood ladders wouldve made it safer.

We took nine 14 year olds who did not want to leave. Tarzan swings and paddle boarding were the favorite activities.

Only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because my daughter & I went down the green water slides an it was really bumpy and hurt our backs a little so they could update those & make them not so rough. An the slim women Lifeguards bathing suit bottoms couldve been a little more appropriate and not have their butts almost out. An update their life jackets also to where they arent choking the kids almost when they jump in the water to swim. But other than that this place is SO MUCH WAY better than Waldos Beach Lake so we will be back another day :)

What a great facility! Our family had a terrific time!!!

Great family fun! Staff extremely friendly! There was one staff lady that went above and beyond to find a pair of shoes for my son! Just so we could go to eat after! We will definitely make fantasy lake a must summer place to go from now on!

A redneck fantasy! Tarzan swings from a 30 foot tower send you flying out over a man-made lake. Lots of cool slides for adults and an entire section just for little kids. Everything is included in the price for entry including use of stand up paddle boards and kayaks, so its a great deal. They also have a diving board and a part for just relaxing in a tube.

Sad I heard a man died from a bacteria but I must say me and my family had a blast. Was disappointed because I had to take my socks off but everything else was great!!

Fun. Man - made lake. Lots of people. Very beach-like. Wait on food inside is extremely long no matter the line. Brought my own luckily. Cute setup. I had fun.

This place is so much fun. A lot of space to relax, a lot of stuff for the kids to play on/jump off of/swing from. The kids area has its own ziplines and ropes to swing from. You just walk up and ask for a kayak or paddle board and you can try them out. The slides are fun too. I like that its very spread out and lines arent bad. This is a place you can stay all day & the food is priced well and the chicken sandwiches are delicious!

We had a Groupon. Kids loved it. Staff was friendly.

Spring fed water. Beach everywhere. Picnic/bbq areas all around. Public bathrooms are clean. Lifeguards float around in kayaks. Kids have to take a swim test to prove they can swim unsupervised. Overall very nice place. I will visit again next summer.

Eh, its ok. But, be careful. People have caught a bacteria from the water.

Always a fun time when we come here! My kids and husband love the water slides and I love being able to just relax and swim. Cant wait til our next trip to Fantasy Lake!

Do not ever attend fantasy lake water park. It will be a waste of your time. Everything about this park is so disgusting. The managers and people that work there treat you very poorly and don’t treat you with care. I have been there a few times and will never go there again. Also I witnessed if you are not a certain color they will treat you very poorly and one of the managers treated me with racial slurs.

Kids had fun. They could use a little paint on a few things. The flag poles are very rustie, so easy fixes to make it look nicer. Not a good place for handicap people. 2 spots to get into the water easier however they are both on the ends of the lake. Had to have my kids help me in and out of the water. They need to have tables in the shade near the food court. Bring your own umbrella, not a lot of shade.

This Hope Mills water park is very disgusting. The people are disgusting also. If you’re a minority do not go here, they’ll accuse you of smoking marijuana and kick you out and won’t give your money back. The owner acts as if she is filthy rich and hates middle class people, within a week of going she accused my and my friends of bringing alcohol into the lake, smoking marijuana beforehand, and touching little children.The owner is a disgusting piece of white trash.

Best water park we found that is not overly crowded and fun for the family just visited for the first time today open to close drove from yanceyville nc area

Been coming here since I was a kid, other than that one time yall had to drain the lake, Ive had great experiences, not much here but enough to have a good solid time with family

I want Fantasy Lake how it used to be without all these crazy rules people can’t have any fun anymore! I get that the lifeguards have a safety concern but five or six years ago safety was a concern and it was just as safe and so much more fun!!! The lifeguards are mean and do not treat people fairly. Yes that line rule about waiting on the side for your turn is baloney! It’s like this place is ran around the lifeguard schedule instead of actually having fun and getting your moneys worth everyone has to get out of the water around 11:15 on account of all the lifeguards are going on break and then you have to wait because they go on breaks every two hours if you’re in a line you have to sit there and wait for the lifeguards to rotate out when it’s just a big inconvenience is no way that they need to take a break every two hours if they require that much high maintenance they need to look for another job . This fantasy park just isn’t fun and I hate to say that but it’s not. Even on some of these reviews were people have left some not so hot reviews for fantasy Lake and get response back from owner and he or she sounds like such a rude person. I never read where they said your next visit will be enjoyableinstead it’s lack of care in reply that’s all I read I know this place needs new management and less signs somebody who can make it fun again!!!

Very fun but they need to clean their water. I got sick as a child when I swallowed some water by accident. A better cleaning system is needed, but other than that very fun. Its best to go at the beginning of the summer.

We had a great time! Theres a lot of things to do besides swimming, water slides, rope swings, towers to jump off of, etc. A great family activity. Also, grills to cook on and you can use blow up rafts/tubes. Well definitely be returning.

Stayed for the entire day. The staff were considerate and kind, they had to take a 15 minute break every 2 hours. But that wasnt too bad, they had plenty of non-water activities. My little sisters and i had a blast! Would definitely recommend!

Great place for families! We had a blast. Well worth the money and you can bring your own coolers in and have picnics while the lifeguards are on break.

Their website said they would be open today, so we drove over an hour to get here, just so that we could see no water and a lot of concrete and turn around to go home. I am livid. I check the website, turns out they updated it to let everyone know they would not be open for Memorial Day weekend. Before posting the open dates for the season, they should’ve reviewed holidays to determine if they would be open or not. Instead, they last minute changed their mind and wasted us, and another family that showed up around the same time, a whole trip.

I have visited this park for many years and still love it... good clean fun, safe with plenty of lifeguards... has shaded picnic areas with tables and grills and a family season pass is the best way to go if you go often you cant beat the price... swings, slides, sandy beach and can bring your own floats or buy one there and just float around all day... awesome place

A fantastic gem in Hope Mills. We buy season passes for our family. They have tables and charcoal BBQ grills throughout the park. Bathrooms and water fountains are nice. They have a little snack bar there where you can purchase hotdogs,burgers, fruit, Gatorade and more. You can purchase floats or bring your own. Giant Jenga, cornhole,shuffle boards... This is a chemically treated man made....no critters!!

Great family place! A few more shaded areas would be good... and more options for the smaller kids because most things are for the older/bigger ones.

We love Fantasy Lake. We get season passes each year and visit often. Their snack bar is reasonably priced, but their rentals are outrageous. Plan to bring your chairs and canopy or umbrella!

Drove up from charleston to spend the day...it was fantastic!!!!! Love that there are no creatures in the water! My husband and middle child were the dare devils doing all the slides and Tarzan swings...i tried to do the platform jump but chickened out and they let me come back down! My littlest and oldest just loved being able to swim around! Love that they had floats there to buy! We are making this a yearly trip!!!

First time here! It was such a good time. They have water slides, rope swings, paddle boats, kayaks and So much more. It is also reasonably priced to get in and for food. We will certainly be going back!

Great time! All of the rides are amazing fun and thrilling!

The water is nasty and full of bugs, dirt and moss. The sand is rocky and uncomfortable. Admission is way overpriced. Some of the slides and swings are fun, but I’d rather go to the beach or somewhere that is clean. Definitely wouldn’t call this place a “fantasy.”

This was our first time coming. We drove 2hrs. We definitely will be back. The staff was super friendly. Lots of lifeguards. Very clean.

My family & I love Fantasy Lake! Just wish we lived closer

Wonderful clean atmosphere Family friendly park that is good for adults and children of all ages. Sandy bottom so you can walk without difficulty. They allow you to bring in drinks and food. We will go again it was that much fun.

My family loves this place. Weve gone for the past 3 years. Lots of family fun and the slides are great.

I love this place. I go a few times a year. Fun unlike no where else. At first the rules are somewhat strict but you see that it can be pretty dangerous if you break the rules. Go trapeze and tarzans

It was fantastic! Well worth the $money going back soon !!

Enjoyed going this summer. Love that the little kids cant be on the docks so you dont have to worry about them falling into the deeper water. Tarzan swing, jump tower, big slides, all so much fun. The kiddie side is great as well. Was able to let my kids roam that area (under 10 years old) and not have to worry too much about them. Cant wait to get the season pass for next summer!

I really enjoyed my time here cant wait to go back again

Awesome place cant wait to take grandkids again

Great place for family and friends grandson and I really enjoyed it

This was our first visit and we had a BLAST!!

Our 1st visit and It was awesome!!! Guards are strict and very respectful but Id rather that than kids getting hurt. I felt like they were truly doing there jobs and trained thoroughly. All 7 of my kids and 2 neices loved it and want to make an annual trip out of it.

This place is great they have a picnic area with grills. The food is not overpriced. Admission is16.00 they have rentals floats umbrellas lockers. You can shower when done clean place. The lines move fast. This place is for all ages

We drive from Myrtle Beach SC to Fantasy Lakes every summer!! We try to come at the least once, maybe twice a summer! We enjoy it every time!!! The absolute only thing I hate about it is my husband does not get on ANYTHING at all. He barely gets in the water to sit on the swings and we have to pay $16 for him. He just doesn’t like to do water stuff. But of course we understand to walk in you have to pay. but if y’all offered a bracelet for people to just come in to watch the kids have fun, that would be AWESOME lol! But we totally enjoyed ourself and if the Good Lord allows us to live until next summer, WE’LL BE BACK!!! Thanks for everything!!!!!!!!!!!!️️️

Family oriented. I love how the park designates each area according to age group. There were plenty of attentive life guards on staff. The park was clean and staff was excellent.

Terrible. We came years ago and it was so much fun! Now you can not even be in the water while someone was on a ladder, safety is a logical concern but not to this point, my 2 year old son was not allowed to go down a slide with me and had so by him self were he got stuck and lifeguards had to go get him. Lifeguards go on break every 2 hours and force you to sit in the heat, I work at Walmart we rotate breaks not shut down the store when we go on break. Years ago, 5 star for sure. Now. Wish I could do 0 stars. Also lifeguards are mean.

You can bring your cooler in. They dont charge parking. One fee accesses everything. Friendly staff. The park is rugged in a retro Tom Sawyer way. My 9 year old grandson climbed up a vertical wooden ladder to jump from a 20 foot high platform. He loved the place. Big Tarzan swings off 15 foot platforms. SUP area. Smaller kids areas. Four water slides. Two old school slides that terminate 10 feet above the water. The water is treated but murky.

My family had so much fun here. The lines werent crazy long like youd normally expect at a water park. It was pretty clean. And you cant beat the price. Groupon sells half price tickets too.

Love the cleanliness. Lots of fun

We had a ball. Kids had fun. Just need more shaded areas. And the grills were to far away. But other than that we loved it.

We did a birthday party package, rain clouds were moving in, they told us we had to get out of the water because the life guards were going on break. An hour later they were all cleaning up doing their shut down routine, one guard honestly said they were probably closing because they arent allowed to let people swim when storm clouds with possible lightning were within 20 miles, thats fine but no one announced it and people started leaving. Youd think for people who spent money on a package WOULD have been given some sort of refund or credit.

Loved it...kids had lots of fun!

Great place for family fun lake and slides

Its a great place for families to go and have a good time. There are lots of things to do, as well as lots of lifeguards to make sure everyone stays safe.

It was nice. The water was warm. Great activities for everyone. The water did smell bad. Lil pricey $16 pp

The good: plenty of activities. Short and fast moving lines. 11 and under area was good for kids.The bad: The sand was awful. Hurts your feet. Everyone was complaining about it. If we go back again we may bring aqua shoes. The water was not very clean like they say in other reviews.

Had a great time with the family. Fun for all ages from 20month old to parents and grand parents

Spent the best mothers day weekend here. It was a great time for my six year old and my 9 mo had plenty to do as well. Man made lake but very clean and well maintained bathrooms and friendly staff. Loved it!! Go and try it out

First time coming here had a blast. Loved the yellow slide. Lifeguard are nice and the food was a good price . Lifeguard breaks aren’t that long . Definitely coming back.

This is one of the best set up waterparks Ive ever been to. Staff was nice and for the paddle boards you can walk right up and grab one its super awesome.