Yesterday, the Splash Valley outdoor water park opened up. It was a free day - from 4pm to 7pm. I have to say, the water felt like it was FREEZING (at about 79 degrees) but it was gorgeous outside. We learned that for the huge water slide outside, you don't need to take a swim test, which I had heard someone say last year that was a requirement. All you need is to be 48 inches tall. Poor little A is not tall enough...he has about 10 inches to grow. He could use this smaller slide, that you have to be 36 inches to be eligible. He can even wear his life vest on it. T is still a little to short for that one, but he can use the little kids area, which has some smaller slides on it. I was lucky enough to be able to retain the Splash Valley Membership, which is no longer offered. This means we can go to Splash Valley as often as we want this year. I am very excited for this - I think we will probably use it a lot more than the 8-10 times we used it last year. There is a cost if you are not a founding member:
Non-Resident Rate
Adult (18-54) $9.00 ($7 after 4pm)
Child/Teen (1-17) $8.00 ($7 after 4pm)
Ages 55 and up $7.00 ($7 after 4pm)
Roanoke County Resident Rate
Adult (18-54) $7.00 ($5 after 4pm)
Child/Teen (1-17) $6.00 ($5 after 4pm)
Ages 55 and up $5.00 ($5 after 4pm)
There are going to be a few Summer Special Events at the Splash Valley this year. I am hoping that we will attend some of them. This is one of those things to do in which the price can vary. However, it's something that both adults and children can enjoy.
At the beginning of the season and at the end of the season, there are some days the park is running at a Reduced Schedule (hours are 4pm to 7pm). The dates for this are May 31 through June 3, June 6 through June 8, August 22 through August 26, and August 29 through September 2. Keep in mind, these periods are during the week (i.e. times that school might be in session).
The Regular Schedule begins today May 27 and runs through September 5. These hours are 12pm to 7pm. For those lucky enough to only have to work a half day today, this could be good for you. County Residents can enter the park at 11am.
For more information, you can visit the website: www.RoanokeCountyParks.com.
I know that we will be hanging out here a lot more this year. It's good family fun time for us. The only problem I have is that my kids can talk and boy do they think the Concession Stand food is better than anything else.
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