Thurston Water Park
212 Butler Rd, Falmouth, VA 22405
Facility Hours:
Season runs May 23rd – September 1st
PARK HOURS*
*Park hours are subject to change based on special events, swim meets and/or weather. See Special Events & Early Closures below for more info.
General:
Waterpark Dates:
- May 23rd
- 4:00pm-8:00pm
- May 24th – May 31st
- Monday-Friday: 11:00am-5:45pm
- Saturday: 11:00am-8:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm-5:00pm
- June 1st – August 10th
- Monday-Saturday: 11:00am-8:00pm
- Lap Swim: Monday-Friday 7:00am-8:30am
- Sunday: 12:00pm-5:00pm
- Monday-Saturday: 11:00am-8:00pm
- August 11th – September 1st
- Monday-Friday: 4:00pm-8:00pm
- Saturday: 11:00am-8:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Entry Costs:
- Non-Member Day Pass: $20.00
- $5 Off on Sundays
- $5 Off after 5:00pm; Monday through Friday
- Y-Member Day Pass: $15.00
- $5 Off on Sundays
- $5 Off after 5:00pm; Monday through Friday
Special Events & Early Closures
We hold several special events throughout the summer at Thurston Water Park. For more event information, visit our Events Page. Early closures on event days will be posted here. We encourage our guests to check our early closures list prior to visiting the park.
SPECIAL EVENTS
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- Wednesday, June 11th Closing at 5:30pm (Swim Meet)
- Wednesday, June 18th Closing at 5:30pm (Swim Meet)
- Monday, June 23rd Closing at 4:00pm (Marlins Splash Night)
- Wednesday, June 25th Closing at 5:30pm (Swim Meet)
- Friday, July 4th Closing at 4:00pm (Rock the Fourth)
- Wednesday, July 16th Closing at 5:30pm (Swim Meet)
Waterpark Rules/Policies
- All rules will be enforced directly with all patrons, regardless of age.
- Proper swim attire must be worn to enter the water. Street clothing is not to be worn in the water.
- No Glass items.
- No coolers allowed. You may keep them in your vehicle and have unlimited entry for the day of payment.
- No outside food is permitted other than bottled water and baby food. Birthday desserts may be brought in with a scheduled birthday party package.
- All bags will be checked upon entry to ensure restricted items are not brought into the facility and to maintain the safety of all patrons.
- Eating and drinking are prohibited in the water.
- Lifeguard must be on deck before anyone enters the pool.
- Please shower off before entering the water. Bathing caps are highly recommended.
- In the event of a thunderstorm/lightning, the entire waterpark will close for a minimum of 30 minutes after each instance of thunder or lightning. Guests are asked to leave the water park and wait in their vehicles until re-entry is safe.
- Water Park restrooms are closed during thunderstorms.
- No smoking on the YMCA campus. We are a smoke-free environment.
- You are responsible for your children at all times.
- Health codes mandate that diaper changing is restricted to bathrooms.
- All children not potty-trained must wear swimmer diapers underneath a bathing suit.
- All children less than 48” tall must be banded/swim tested. Band is required. Replacement bands are $5 each.
- Follow all slide rules and height restrictions.
- All non-swimmers must stay in water at or below their armpits.
- Only U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD’s (personal floatation devices) are allowed.
- Any child wearing a PFD must be within arm’s reach of a parent.
- No inflatable items, with the exception of infant carriers.
- Rough play will not be tolerated.
- Swimmers ages 12 and under must be accompanied and supervised at all times by a responsible person at least 16 years of age.
- Enter the pool from the stairs or beach entry.
- It is recommended to wait until food has settled after a meal to get back in the pool. (15-30 minutes)
- Breath holding activities are not permitted.
- No diving, flipping, or twisting jumps.
- No running.
- Sunscreen is highly encouraged, thoroughly rub into skin completely to ensure effectiveness.
- Lap swim outside of morning lap swim hours is at your own risk.
- Please look to the lifeguard when the whistle blows to find out information/dangers or if the pool is being closed.
- Lifeguards are in charge of the waterpark, and are empowered to sit children in time out, as well as eject patrons from the facility for repeated non-compliance.
Season Passes
Skip the lines and enjoy Thurston Water Park all summer long with a season pass! Season passes are available to both members and non-members on an individual or family basis (family membership is required for family season pass rate). Pricing varies based on date of purchase. Find a location nearest you.
Day Passes
Visiting the park for a day? Day passes are available during normal park hours and may be purchased at the entry gate. Day passes are $15 for YMCA members and $20 for non-members. Children age 2 and under may enter for free. Be sure to review Water Park rules prior to your visit.
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