How to go
What: The Beach Waterpark
Where: 2590 Water Park Drive, Mason (off exit 25, Interstate 71)
Cost: $29.99 for adults, $12.99 for children under 48 inches tall and seniors (60 and up)
More info: www.thebeachwaterpark.com
MASON —The Beach Waterpark this season has a teen night club, live music and movies in addition to its water ride attractions.
Teens may dance to music by a DJ at Club Splash from 9 a.m. to midnight each Tuesday. The cost for teens age 13-19 costs $10 per person.
Today through July 4, a Bargains at the Beach special includes tickets at a price of four for $54 if bought online and used by four guests entering the park at the same time.
This year, The Beach transformed the Snake River Rapids, one of its most popular rides, into Rainforest Rapids, a new exotic water thrill ride. Riders in inner tubes will travel down 650 feet of white water rapids and through waterfalls and lush tropical jungle scenery. Among the upgrades is heating the water to a constant 82 degrees.
“We’ve made it more tropical and lush,” said park spokeswoman Kate Storch. “It’s always been a popular ride but before, if you entered it in the morning, it could be chilly. There isn’t that problem anymore.”
At the bottom of the Rainforest Rapids is the Toucan Lagoon, an adventure area for children. Toucan Lagoon has a zero-depth children’s pool with warm bubbly water, water spouts and a rope ladder that leads to a miniature body slide.
These are just a couple of the more than 50 exciting rides and attractions located in the park’s 35 acres.
For the month of July, live music shows will occur very Saturday and Sunday. Saturday Sizzling Sounds at the Kokomo Kove State will have a diverse series of musicians covering the genres of rock, country and more. On Sundays, the ever-popular Miller Lite Reggae Fest will return. The Beach’s Dive-In Movie series will show big screen hits once again through Aug. 19. All of these events are included with the price of admission.