Decades ago, Dolly Parton imagined a water park that offered summertime fun and splashy adventures in the place she calls home, the Great Smoky Mountains. In 2001, she opened Dollywood’s Splash Country, which is known for its breathtaking mountain setting, constant commitment to water safety, and role as one of Tennessee’s premier places for families to cool off while making lasting memories. On May 10, the award-winning water park opened for its 25th anniversary season.
RiverRush Ride at Dollywood’s Splash Country
Splash Country offers nearly 40 rides and attractions throughout its 35 acres. Thrill-seekers can enjoy rides like RiverRush, Tennessee’s first water coaster; Fire Tower Falls, the park’s tallest and fastest twin slides; and the exhilarating Mountain Twist mat slides. For those seeking a more leisurely pace, the water park offers the 1,500-foot Downbound Float Trip lazy river and a 25,000-square-foot Mountain Waves wave pool.
Live Music & New Grub for the 25th Season
As can be expected with any Dolly Parton attraction, Splash Country puts an emphasis on entertainment. For the park’s 25th season, guests can enjoy the return of the Splash Bash Music Series. The series features live music offerings at the wave pool stage, transforming the area into a unique combination of wave pool and dance party.
Splash Country’s culinary team has created a wave of tasty treats for the summer season. Among the new food offerings are chicken street corn nachos, chicken Alfredo pizza, and garlic Parmesan chicken tenders. Guests can choose special meal bundles starting at just $5 more than the one-day admission price of $54.95 plus tax.
As part of the park’s continued dedication to safety, Splash Country will host its 15th annual Water Safety Day on June 26. As part of the festivities, the park participates in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, a global event that raises awareness about the vital importance of teaching kids how to swim and the finer points of water safety.
Splash Country is now open, with daily operation beginning on May 17 and running through August 9. Then the park will shift to weekend operations through September 21, which is its final day of operation.
For more information about Dollywood’s Splash Country and details on packages and bundles for its 25th season, visit dollywood.com.
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