Outdoor water park opens this weekend at Kingsport Aquatic Center

KINGSPORT — With students and teachers counting the days until the end of the school year, it’s time to start thinking about how and where to spend those hot summer days.

The outdoor water park at the Kingsport Aquatic Center will be open daily from May 25 through Aug. 2. It’ll remain open on the weekends from Aug. 3 through Sept. 1 with the final day of operation being Sept. 2.

Season passes are still available and entitle the pass holder to use the indoor pools and outdoor water park during the summer season. Season pass holders and Kingsport Aquatic Center members also have early access to the outdoor water park 30 minutes before the regular opening time (except on Sundays).

Season pass prices are: $100 for Lil’ Splasher (Under 48”); $125 for Bigger Splasher (48” and taller); and $100 for Master Splasher (age 55+). A Splash Pack (4-person household) is available for $250 ($15/extra person within same household).

The outdoor water park hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

Season passes and memberships can be purchased online at www.kingsporttn.gov. Click on the “CivicRec” link, then select “Aquatic Center” from the list. The passes can also be purchased in person at the KAC front desk.

To learn more about season pass and membership benefits, call 423-343-9758 or visit swimkingsport.com.

In addition to the outdoor water park, the Kingsport Aquatic Center features the area’s only indoor Olympic-sized pool, the HMG Competition pool, plus year-round swim courses and American Red Cross-certified water safety and lifeguard training.

Learn more at www. swimkingsport.com.