Summer 2027 in Murfreesboro: city camps open registration in March, Boro Beach opens Memorial Day weekend, plus splash pads, Splash Out and indoor pools.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Details come from Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation’s summer camps, aquatics, Boro Beach and Splash Out pages. 2027 camp dates and fees were not out when we checked, so the figures below are from summer 2026.
Murfreesboro’s summer starts when Boro Beach reopens on Memorial Day weekend 2027 (Memorial Day is May 31). City camp registration opens in March, and in 2026 almost every camp week filled. Schools let out at the end of May: both districts’ last day of 2026-27 classes is Friday, May 28, 2027.
Who to call
- Sports*Com and Boro Beach: 615-895-5040, 2310 Memorial Blvd.
- Athletics camps: 615-907-2251
- Outdoor Murfreesboro camps (Wilderness Station): 615-217-3017
- Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation: 615-890-5333, 2140 N. Thompson Lane
City summer camps
Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation runs three families of camps. Registration opens in March at Sports*Com, Patterson Park, the Parks and Recreation main office or online. City residents pay less. 2026 examples:
| Camp | Ages | 2026 weeks | 2026 fee (resident fee) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Camp, Sports*Com | 8 to 14 | Six weeks, June 1 to July 17 | $90 + $25 activity fee a week ($75 + $25) |
| Cheer Camp, Sports*Com | 8 to 14 | July 20-24 | $90 + $25 ($75 + $25) |
| Guard Start junior lifeguard camp, Sports*Com | 11 to 14 | June 8-12, July 6-10 | $65 + $10 ($50 + $10) |
| Lit’l Rangers Camp, Wilderness Station | 5 to 7 | Summer weeks | $100 + $25 ($85 + $25) |
| Explorers Camp, Wilderness Station | 8 to 9 | Summer weeks | $100 + $50 ($85 + $50) |
| Adventure Camps I and II, Wilderness Station | 10 to 12; 13 to 15 | June 1-5; June 15-19 | $125 + $75 ($110 + $75) |
| Art camps, Bradley Academy Museum | 8 to 15 | June and July weeks | $75 to $100 + activity fee |
| Cannonsburgh Village Camp | 7 to 10 | July 20-24 | $65 + $10 ($50 + $10) |
Sports Camp mixes dodgeball, flag football, kickball and floor hockey with an afternoon swim at the Sports*Com pool; drop-off is 8 to 9 a.m. and pickup 4 to 5 p.m. The Adams Tennis Complex also runs a nine-week summer tennis camp for ages 4 and up, Monday to Thursday. The Murfreesboro Police Department runs a Junior Officer Summer Camp with its own registration.
Beyond the city’s own camps, the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 SE Broad St., runs its Campology science and art day camps during summer break, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pools
- Boro Beach, SportsCom, 2310 Memorial Blvd.: the city’s outdoor pool, open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. It stays open on summer holidays when the SportsCom building closes: Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July and Labor Day were all “Boro Beach open” days on the 2026 schedule. The season ends with a Labor Day party and, in 2026, a Puppy Plunge for dogs on Sept. 26.
- Sports*Com indoor pool: an 8-lane, 25-yard indoor pool. Building hours are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
- Patterson Park indoor water park, 521 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.: a twisting slide, a kids’ play feature and lap lanes, year-round. Call 615-893-7439.
Splash pads and Splash Out
- Patterson Park splash pad: the city built a new playground and splash pad between Patterson Park Community Center and Bradley Elementary, finished in October 2025.
- Splash Out: Murfreesboro Fire Rescue brings its trucks to a city park and sprays water for children, free. In 2026 it ran from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, at Siegel Park; Thursday, July 9, at Old Fort Park; and Thursday, July 23, at Barfield Crescent Park.
Summer events
- Barfield Beach Party: on May 1, 2026, the city trucked more than 60 tons of sand into Barfield Crescent Park for a free beach party with music, dancing and games.
- Fourth of July: the city’s Celebration Under the Stars fireworks; see our Fourth of July page.
- Murfreesboro Saturday Market: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays on the Square; see our farmers markets page.
What this means for you
- Set a reminder for early March: 2026 camps filled fast, and most weeks were marked full.
- City residents save about $15 a week on most camps.
- On a hot day with no plans: try the Patterson Park splash pad or a Splash Out stop.
More guides: kids’ activities, Memorial Day and parks and trails.
Frequently asked questions
When does Boro Beach open in 2027?
The city says its outdoor pool at Sports*Com, 2310 Memorial Blvd., reopens Memorial Day weekend 2027. Memorial Day is May 31, 2027. In 2026 the pool’s last day was Labor Day, Sept. 7.
When does Murfreesboro summer camp registration open?
The city’s camps open registration in March, at Sports*Com, Patterson Park, the Parks and Recreation office on North Thompson Lane or online. Most 2026 camps were full by summer, so register early.
How much are Murfreesboro city summer camps?
In 2026, Sports Camp at Sports*Com cost $90 a week plus a $25 activity fee, or $75 plus $25 for city residents. Outdoor camps at the Wilderness Station ran $100 to $125 plus activity fees.
Does Murfreesboro have a splash pad?
Yes. The city finished a new playground and splash pad at Patterson Park, between the community center and Bradley Elementary, in October 2025. Boro Beach also has a splash area, and the fire department’s free Splash Out events visit city parks in summer.
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