Dry Town Water Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dry Town Water Park |
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| Location | Palmdale, California, United States  |
| Coordinates | 34°33′27″N 118°03′35″W / 34.55742°N 118.05985°W |
| Owner | City of Palmdale |
| Opened | 2006 |
| Status | {{{status}}} |
| Website | Dry Town Water Park |
Dry Town Water Park is a fun water park located in Palmdale, California. It opens every year from the Memorial Day weekend in May until Labor Day in September.
This park has a 35-foot tower with three exciting waterslides. There's also another tower with a four-lane racer slide. For younger kids, there's a big 6,000 square foot water playground with slides, sprays, and a giant splash bucket! You can also relax on a 925-foot lazy river that goes all around the park.
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What is Dry Town Water Park?
Dry Town Water Park first opened its doors in 2006. The city of Palmdale, California, runs the park. You can find it at 3850 East Avenue S, inside the Palmdale Oasis Park & Recreation Center.
The park is open each year from the end of May (Memorial Day weekend) through early September (Labor Day). Usually, it's open from 11 AM to 6 PM. However, special events might have different hours.
The park was closed in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It reopened in 2021 for its 15th anniversary!
Awesome Rides and Attractions
This six-acre park has four main attractions that are super fun:
- Tower A: This is a 35-foot tall tower with three waterslides. They all end in a three-foot deep splash pool.
- Tower B: This tower has a cool four-lane racer slide.
- Little Miner's Camp: This is a huge 6,000 square foot water play area for kids. It has three slides, lots of spray features, and a giant bucket that dumps water!
- The Lazy River: This is a relaxing 925-foot river that winds through the middle of the park.
Tower A: Three Thrilling Slides
Tower A has three slides, each with its own color and name. To ride these slides, you need to meet certain height and weight rules. You also use a special tube for your ride.
The first slide is Rattler's Revenge, also known as the "red slide." It's half-covered and half-open. You'll zoom through a dark, enclosed tunnel in a 360-degree turn before bursting into the bright sunlight!
Next is The Wildcatter, or the "yellow slide." This slide is open all the way. You'll speed down this open flume, making two 360-degree turns before splashing into the pool below.
The third slide is the Devil's Punch Bowl, the "blue slide." This is a giant bowl slide! You drop into the bowl, swirl around, and then fall into the catch pool.
Tower B: Race Your Friends
Tower B was added after the park first opened in 2006. Its main ride, Dusty's Mine Shaft Racer, had some issues when it first came out in 2011. But it was fully ready for fun by the summer of 2012!
On Dusty's Mine Shaft Racer, up to four people can race each other! You slide headfirst down your own lane. You'll go through a 360-degree turn in a closed tube. Then, you'll drop 40 feet down open-air lanes in a race to the finish line!
Little Miner's Camp: Water Fun for Kids
Little Miner's Camp is a huge 6,000 square foot water playground. It's perfect for younger visitors! It has three slides, lots of spray features, and a giant bucket that holds 50 gallons of water. When it fills up, it tips over and splashes everyone below! The camp also has three water rings, two water cannons, and other water shooters and buckets for endless fun.
The Lazy River: Relax and Float
The Big Rock River, also known as The Lazy River, is 925 feet long. It has three main places where you can get in and out. You can either swim or grab a free inflatable tube (first-come, first-served) to float and relax as you drift along the river.
Park Operations and Safety
The water at Dry Town Water Park is heated to a comfy 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Even though Palmdale is in the desert and gets very hot (often over 88°F, and up to 96°F in August), the heated water feels great!
Sometimes, the park might have to close or change operations because of weather. If there's lightning, the park closes right away, and everyone is asked to leave for safety. Strong winds might cause some rides or areas to close to prevent damage or injuries. If there's a lot of smoke from nearby fires, the park might close due to poor air quality.
Lifeguard Team: Keeping You Safe
The lifeguard team at Dry Town Water Park is super important for your safety! They are checked twice every summer by a group called the National Aquatic Safety Company (NASCO). NASCO checks hundreds of water parks across the country and is known for being a leader in water safety.
A NASCO expert watches how well the lifeguards do their job. They check things like:
- How quickly and accurately lifeguards scan the water.
- If lifeguards look ready with the right equipment.
- If they stand in a "rescue ready" position.
- How well they manage the water slides.
Lifeguards get a score from 0 to 100. A score of 75 or higher is considered "world class" across the country. If a park scores below 40, it has to close immediately!
The Dry Town lifeguard team is amazing! As of 2018, they had received a "world class" score for 17 years in a row. In 2012, the City of Palmdale even honored them for getting a perfect score of 100!
Images for kids
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Dry Town front entrance.
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Rattler's Revenge, The Wildcatter, The Devil's Punchbowl.
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Dusty's Mine Shaft Racer.
