The Waterpark at the Monon Community Center (MCC) in Carmel opens at 11 a.m. today, Saturday, May 26. 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.
General admission to The Waterpark is $11 for adults (ages 16-64) and $8 for youth (ages 3-15) and seniors (ages 65+). Covered cabanas, which include ceiling fans, comfortable furniture, coolers, phone chargers and more are available for an additional rental fee. Cabanas can comfortably fit up to eight people. A party tent is available for individuals looking to rent space for special occasions such as birthday parties.
Food and beverage items are available for purchase from concessions. Food choices include hot dogs, soft pretzels, hamburgers and more. Kona Ice will also be available for purchase throughout the summer.
“We are eager to kick off another great summer in The Waterpark,” said Eric Mehl, Assistant Director of the Monon Community Center. “We always enjoy being able to offer this unique amenity to the community and hope that everyone has a great season.”
For more information about The Waterpark’s hours, amenities, space rentals or to purchase day passes for admission, please visit carmelclayparks.com/thewaterpark.
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.