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Splash Down Waterpark

Coordinates: 38°47′39.3″N 77°28′38.5″W / 38.794250°N 77.477361°W / 38.794250; -77.477361
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SplashDown Waterpark
SloganLike a Day at the Beach, Without the Drive
LocationSudley, Virginia, United States
Coordinates38°47′39.3″N 77°28′38.5″W / 38.794250°N 77.477361°W / 38.794250; -77.477361
General managerNeil Oxendine
OpenedMay 1996
Previous namesBen Lomond Pool
Area13 Acres
Pools5 pools
Water slides8 water slides
Websiteofficial website

SplashDown Waterpark, a waterpark located within Ben Lomond Regional Park in Sudley, Virginia (near Manassas), is operated by the Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreation.[1] The park was built at the location of the Ben Lomond swimming pool, opening in May 1996. Among slides and wading pools, the facility also houses a 25-meter competition pool.[2]

Park attractions

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  • Five Water Areas
  • Zero Depth Beach Area
  • Water Raindrops & Bubblers
  • 770 ft. Lazy River
  • Children's Area with 4 Water Slides
  • Two 4-Story Waterslides
  • Two fast Cannonball Slides
  • 25 Meter Leisure Pool
  • Log Walks & Lily Pad Walk
  • Two Tropical Twister Waterslides

Swim Team

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SplashDown Waterpark is the home of the Ben Lomond Flying Ducks Swim Team.

References

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  1. ^ "SplashDown Waterpark". virginia.org. Commonwealth of Virginia. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
  2. ^ Shear, Michael D. (1995-01-26). "County Hopes New Parks Will Be a Summer Splash; Projects Featuring Swimming, Ice Skating and Golf Planned". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 2012-11-04. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
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