Prince William County, VA (May 24, 2011) - The Prince William County Park Authority's waterparks and community pools open for the 2011 season on Saturday, May 28! Pool passes, pavilion rentals and family discounts are available just in time to make your family's summer plans affordable and full of fun.
Community pools and waterparks will be operating on weekends only from May 28th to June 17th. The full week summer schedule will begin on June 17th and run to September 5th. Patrons are urged to check the website at www.pwcparks.org for specific days and hours of operation. Daily admission fees for community pools during peak hours remain affordable at no more than $4.25 for children ages 2 yrs to 17 yrs and adults at $3.75 to $4.50. Discounts are available for patrons 60 yrs and over during peak hours. Evening discounted rates of $1.50 to $2.75 are available after 4:00 p.m.
WaterWorks, at Andrew Leitch Park, has a daily admission is priced affordably at $7.00 for ages 2 yrs to Adult. This neighborhood water park is not your average everyday pool, but a family fun center filled with enjoyment for the whole family. Your family will enjoy the spacious beach pool entry, an enclosed speed slide, and open circular slide, challenging jungle walks, super geysers and fun bubblers. Waterworks has shade pavilions, a full service concessions area and a Snack Shack. (Waterworks Waterpark does not permit any outside food and or beverages to be brought into the waterpark. Please visit our website for details.)
Daily admission fees range from $7.00 (over 48"), $5.50 (for under 48") with infants to 1yrs for free. Family Punch Passes (good for 20 visits) are available for $120. A 20 visit Family Bargain Pass is available for $70; however these passes can only be used after 4pm, Monday through Friday.
SplashDown Waterpark, at Ben Lomond Park in Manassas, VA, remains one of northern Virginia's hottest tourist attractions, offering 13 acres of wet and wild summertime fun suitable for the whole family. SplashDown boasts a 770 foot Lazy River to cool off and relax. There are two 4-story waterslides, two fast Cannon Ball slides and Big Kahuna Beach with its 250 tons of sand to build your castles and wriggle your toes. The little ones will enjoy splashing around the bubblers, gentle fountains and the interactive water play areas designed with them in mind.
Splash Down swim lessons are also available by calling Ben Lomond Community Center at (703) 361-7126.
Enjoy nice cool refreshments and hot meals at SplashDown Waterpark. We have numerous tasty treats to offer those that are hungry and thirsty. We have a number of options ranging from a BBQ pulled pork sandwich to a side salad and turkey wrap. In addition to the world famous Dippin Dots ice cream, you will find the Coney Island Café (hot dogs, burgers and popcorn chicken), Paradise Pizza (wraps and salads also available) and try our Beach Break Boardwalk for funnel cake and our famous Beach Break Fries. Let SplashDown cater your next family reunion, corporate picnic, community gathering, or birthday party. With our wide variety of menu options, entertainment, and top of the line staff, it is sure to be an experience you will never forget.
Daily admission remains at $14.95 (48" tall and above), $10.95 (under 48"), with infants up to 2 yrs are free. Evening discounts and discounts for seniors are also available at both waterparks.
Visit the Splash Down website www.splashdownwaterpark.com or the Waterworks website www.waterworkswaterpark.com to get complete details for their limited hours through June 17.
