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Wetlands Water Park Grand Opening
Wetlands Water Park will open for the 2024 season, kicking off with a grand opening on Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The park is located within Persimmon Ridge Park in Jonesborough at 1523 Persimmon Ridge Road. Wetlands Water Park has been the premier Tri-Cities summertime family destination for over 25 years.
The park offers a wide variety of family-friendly fun, including three flume water slides, two family otter slides, a lazy river, zero-entry pool and a full-service café. The park also plays host to numerous private parties, birthday parties, swim lessons and special events throughout the season.
Season passes are now on sale and may be purchased online at wetlandsjonesborough.com. Questions can be directed to the Jonesborough Visitors Center at 423.753.1010. Purchasing a season pass gives attendees access to the water park for the entirety of the season as well as discounted rates on birthday parties, swim lessons and other events. Season passes are $80 for adults (13-54 years), $60 for children (4-12 years) & seniors (55 and older) and free for 3 years and younger.
Swim lessons are $60 per child for one week. The weeks of swim lessons are June 10, June 17, July 8, July 15 and July 22. All sessions will be Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. If a lesson is
Regular hours of operation after Saturday, May 25 are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 5:30 p.m. The last day of the 2024 season is Sunday, September 1.
For more information, please visit wetlandsjonesborough.com or call 423.753.1010.
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