Now through Sept. 1, one of the prime summer places to be is Freedom Springs Aquatics Park, 850 W. Stop 18 Road.
Guests say they enjoy the tall water slides with more twists and turns, a lazy river, cabanas, lap pool, splash/play area for toddlers, shelters for groups or large parties and an “island” that functions as a stage for live music performances.
Freedom Springs team members host a number of public events, adult-only nights and the season-ending Puppy POOLooza event, when furry friends will get their chance to enjoy the water on Sept. 7.
Rob Taggart, Greenwood Parks and Recreations Department director, says Freedom Springs offers rentals for various types of occasions.
A Splash Card, available for Greenwood residents only, reflects 10 day passes on one card for $80. It can be used by one or multiple people to get into the water park until the “Splashes” are all used up (for example, one person could get in 10 times, two people could get in five times, 10 people can get in one time). The Splash Card does not expire. Once all "Splashes" have been used, Rob says it can be turned into the concession staff for a free hot dog and a soda.
One-time entry for Greenwood's adult residents (18 years and older) is $10; Greenwood resident child or senior (55 years and older) $8; military $7; infants (0-2 years) free; nonresidents $18; nonresident seniors $15.
Hours of operation are Mondays through Saturdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays noon to 6 p.m. Hours for the Fourth of July are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Labor Day, the aquatics park will be open again from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Back-to-school operating hours begin Aug. 4: Mondays through Fridays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sundays noon to 6 p.m.
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