May 21, 2009

Two Family Water Parks Open Memorial Day Weekend in Arlington

The Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center and the Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center will open at noon Saturday, May 23, to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. The Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center is located at 2800 S. Sublett Road. The Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center is located at 1934 W. Randol Mill Road.

Located in southwest Arlington, the Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center is a great value for the entire family. The center features an interactive spray pad and shallow water play pool, lap pool, diving area and two water slides. Concessions, storage lockers, shower facilities and deck furniture are available on site. The shade pavilion can be rented for parties during most regular swim hours.

The Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center features a shallow water play structure, vortex pool, current channel, waterslide and tot and leisure areas. Concessions, shower facilities and deck furniture are available. Two shade pavilions located at the pool can be rented for parties.

“The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department wants residents to get out their swimsuits, goggles, sunscreen and head out to enjoy Memorial Day at a cool, city water park,” said Marketing Manager Kelly Drawdy.

Passport holders can earn a stamp by visiting any city water park or swimming pool.
Admission fees at water parks are $5.50 for persons 48 inches and above, $5 for persons under 48 inches. Children 12 months and younger are admitted free.

Arlington’s four additional outdoor swimming pools will open soon. Visit the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department web site at www.naturallyfun.org for a complete listing of summer pool hours and fees or call the Parks and Recreation Department at 817-459-5488.