The Waterpark in Carmel opens this weekend

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Make a splash Memorial Day Weekend at The Waterpark. The Waterpark at the Monon Community Center (MCC) opens for the season at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 25. The Waterpark is located in Central Park off the 111th Street and Range Line Road or College Avenue entrances.

The Waterpark offers a day of summer fun for all. New this year at The Waterpark is an updated, more interactive kiddie pool feature. Familiar favorites promising fun and adventure include two adventure slides, a lazy river, activity pool, lap pool, AquaClimb® Wall and FlowRider® – the only surf simulator in Indiana.

Dry off and chill out in a covered cabana at The Waterpark. Cabanas include ceiling fans, comfortable furniture, coolers, phone chargers and more. Cabanas can comfortably fit up to eight people. Cabanas are an additional rental fee. Information about cabana rentals can be found at carmelclayparks.com/rentals-parties.

“We’re looking forward to another great summer at The Waterpark,” said Eric Mehl, recreation and facilities director for Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation. “We’re excited to have the community come out and enjoy all of the unique amenities The Waterpark has to offer again this summer, especially the new kiddie pool feature which we think will be a big hit for our young guests.”

General admission to The Waterpark is $11 for adults and $8 for youth ages 3 to 15 and seniors. Food and beverage items are available for purchase from concessions, including hot dogs, veggie burgers, soft pretzels, ice cream novelties and more. In keeping with its continuing commitment to the environment, The Waterpark concessions has shifted to using paper straws and cups.

You can find more information about The Waterpark hours, amenities, rentals and purchase day passes at carmelclayparks.com/thewaterpark.

About Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

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 11 Carmel elementary schools. The Summer Camp Series is a component of ESE that offers 12 different summer camps accommodating children ages 5 to 15. For more information, visit carmelclayparks.com.