Kentucky Splash Waterpark
| Slogan | Kentucky Splash Waterpark is the largest in the state! |
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| Coordinates | 36°43′40″N 84°10′30″W / 36.727689°N 84.175122°WCoordinates: 36°43′40″N 84°10′30″W / 36.727689°N 84.175122°W |
| Opened | Memorial Day Weekend 2001. |
| Operating season | May - September |
| Website | http://www.kentuckysplash.com |
Kentucky Splash Waterpark is an amusement park which includes a waterpark, miniature golf course, and a go-kart track including kiddy track in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
Attractions
Kentucky Splash has 8 attractions: Wipeout Wavepool, Tad Pole Island, Castaway River, Triple Slide Complex, Aquatwist, Kentucky Falls, Miniature Golf, Thunderoad, and The Driving Range. Other Attractions Include Hidden Treasure Arcade, Parrot Hut Gift Shop, featuring many Kentucky Splash souvenirs, and Rainbow Cafe, home to Dippin' Dots..
History
Mayor Bill Nighbert and Tourism Director Alvin Sharpe needed to renovate the city's public swimming pool, which had been run down for some time. The facility needed repairs in excess of half a million dollars, and they decided to add a few slides and a watering mushroom to make the pool more attractive. However, the idea of a full waterpark, like the one in a neighboring town, was approved. The city acquired a 55-acre (22 ha) farm to build the recreation area called Hal Rogers Family Entertainment Center.
The park opened in May 2001 featuring a few slides, a wavepool, a kiddy area, a lazyriver, a golf course, and go kart track.
In 2010, the park expanded with two twisting slides called Aquatwist.
Admission
Admission to Kentucky Splash is $10.00
Acreage
Kentucky Splash Water Park and the rest of Hal Rogers Entertainment Center, takes up 25 acres of Williamsburg, Kentucky.