Find a spot to cool off
Waldo's Beach: Facility includes swimming pools, water slides and rope swing. Cost is $10 for ages 10 and younger, $12 for ages 11 and older. 6742 Waldo's Beach Road. 423-8701. lakewaldosbeach campground.com.
Chalmers Pool: At Seabrook Park, this is the only public pool in Cumberland County. Depth ranges from 3 to 5 feet. Cost is $1 for ages 12 and younger, $2 for everyone else. 708 Langdon St. 433-1571.
Smith Lake: The lake has a sandy beach and offers pedal boat and canoe rentals. Cost is $5 for civilians, $4 for military and $2 for children 16 and younger; ages 5 and under are admitted free. Off Murchison Road. 396-5979.
Fantasy Lake: This water park covers 6 acres and includes water slides, trapeze swing ropes, jumping platforms, pedal boats, diving boards and areas for aquatic volleyball and basketball. Cost is $14 for adults, $10 for ages 3 to 10. Children younger than 2 get in free with a parent's admission. 5869 Permastone Lake Road in Hope Mills. 424-9999 or fantasylakewaterpark.com.