The Waterpark at the Monon Community Center (MCC) in Carmel will open for the season on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at 11 a.m. Located in Central Park, The Waterpark offers several amenities including two Adventure Slides, FlowRider®, AquaClimb® Wall, Plunge Slide, Lazy River, Kiddie Pool and an Activity Pool. The Activity Pool is home to a new play feature this summer suitable for children of all ages. The new feature has a futuristic appearance and includes a 12 foot waterslide in addition to more than 10 spray features.
General admission to The Waterpark is $10 for adults and $7 for youth ages 3-15 and seniors. Late day discounts begin at 4 p.m. every day and daily admission is reduced to $5 for adults and $4 for youth ages 3-15 and seniors. Covered cabanas are available for an additional rental fee. Cabana rentals include ceiling fans, comfortable furniture, coolers, phone chargers and more. Food and beverage items are also available for purchase at the concession stand as well as from Kona Ice.
“Waterpark season is definitely one of our most exciting times of year here,” said Kurtis Baumgartner, director of the MCC. “We look forward to opening our doors on May 27, and we hope that all of our visitors this summer have a safe and enjoyable experience.”
For more information about The Waterpark’s hours, amenities, cabana rentals or to purchase day passes for admission, please visit carmelclayparks.com.
About Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) holds the Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) for parks serving populations of 75,001 to 150,000. As an accredited agency, the department serves the recreation, fitness, and nature needs of the community, manages and develops existing spaces and resources and creates a sustainable future for parks and recreation programs through a financially viable and environmentally conscious parks system. CCPR manages and maintains more than 500 park acres and numerous recreation facilities, including the Monon Community Center and The Waterpark. In addition, CCPR has partnered with Carmel Clay Schools to establish Extended School Enrichment (ESE), a before and after-school care program for K-6 students located at all eleven Carmel elementary schools. The Summer Camp Series is a component of ESE that offers 12 different summer camps accommodating children ages 5-15. For more information, visit carmelclayparks.com.