This is an awesome waterpark! They are super inexpensive for large families. It was 1.50 for kids and I think 3.00 for adults and 5 for parking for all of us we spent less than 20.00 and the park was very well kept. They don't allow you to wear any jewelry so make sure to lock it up before you go or rent a locker there. The kids LOVED this place and we will be going back frequently! They have stuff for adults - little kids and everyone had a wonderful time.
If you are camping, you don't need to pay for parking, but you still have to pay for the entrance fee which is really cheap: $3 or $4.The changing area/locker room/restroom could be much nicer. It was a mess when I went inside. There are plenty of locker space outside in the pool area though.The general appearance of the water park is very nice. The water could have been cleaner though. It was a little on the green side.The lifeguards are very strict with clothing and jewelry, so beware. You can only wear swimwear in the pool, no t-shirts, etc.The slides were the best part. There is an open-air one, which was really slow, but probably great for small children. The other one is enclosed and fast. If you are claustrophobic, you probably won't like this slide.There are plenty of lounge chairs and a concession area.Considering the crazy amount of money other places charge, this is a steal. I wouldn't mind coming back here.
Me and my family went here July 12,2010 .The water was very dirty,in the corners of the pool there was green cloudy stuff ,slimy stuff was on the bottom of the pool. Band-aids where floating in the pool and also big gobs of hair ! People had baby's with diapers on in the pool and the lifeguard did nothing about it ! The pool was stained a yellowish -brown all over the bottom.(probably from not being cleaned the right way.) The bathrooms had wet toilet paper all over the floors.This place is disgusting !!! We are never going here again !
My family and I always have fun here. This park is cool, clean bathrooms, clean pool area and great staffing.
We are from Maryland and have tried to visit Killen's Pond Water Park once a year over the past 8 years. After this visit, I think we're done. We went on a Monday trying to avoid the crowds and that seemed to be a good strategy. However, the baby pool (a great place for just hanging out and watching the little ones enjoy their first slides) was closed ALL DAY and none of the lifeguards offered an explanation other than the "chemicals" and that it had been closed since the afternoon on the day before. Then, only one of the large water slides was open although both were shooting water down them. We asked why and were told "maintenance". (If maintenance was the issue, then why was it still operating?) There was no canvas on the frame that usually shades the area where the lifeguard stands at the platform and directs you into the slides. It looked like the lifeguard was using the "unavailable" slide to keep her feet in the water and stay cool (couldn't blame her but how about fixing the problem and having the area shaded as it was designed??). Then, at about 3 pm, someone pooped in the main pool so it was announced that the pool was to be closed for an hour. By that time, we had had enough and left. My impression overall is that the place is not well managed and that slides, pools, etc. are deliberately closed to control use & traffic (perhaps in light of lack of staff?). Yes....$3 admission seems like a good deal (in addition to the entry fee of $6 per car to get into the park) but I'd rather pay more to get full use of the facilities and have the place maintained. As another reviewer lamented, the pool water is sometimes cloudy and the restrooms and change rooms are strewn with toilet paper, diapers, etc which doesn't seem to be cleaned up throughout the day. On our last several visits, we have encountered similar issues (pool area closed temporarily, etc.) but having 2 areas/slides closed ALL DAY was unacceptable and indicative of lack of management and maintenance. The baby pool must be closed frequently because they have a preprinted sign they post at the admissions house. There was no such sign on display warning that only one of the big slides was available. Even at only $3 per person, I'd have to say there's not great value here.....as the saying goes...."you get what you pay for"......For people who live close, it's probably not too much of an inconvenience, but if you're coming from far away for just a day trip, I'd seriously reconsider.
only 3 dollars per person to enter pool area, crowded but very well organized and staffed well.
We camped at Killen's Pond in July and went to the water park on several days. It is a very nice attraction, especially considering the price - $3 per person! There is a zero entry kiddie section with bubblers and mushroom waterfalls that becomes a deep pool on the other end. There are also two large water slides - one open and one closed - and floating lily pads to walk across while holding a rope line overhead.That said, the water park was filled to capacity by late afternoon and became quite dirty. The crowds seem to overwhelm the ability of the employees to keep the place clean. So, go early and mid-week, especially if you're squeamish about lots of people or less than pristine water and bathrooms.
It really is a great place to spend a summer afternoon for the kids, and for $3 for all day, you couldnt ask for more!
we live only 10 mins away .my family loves it here......some days are packed with lots of ppl, and the staff is always helpful...where can you have so much fun for less then 10.00..well worth the price....they have two kiddie pools and a nice family pool.....would suggest putting a pool in for 50 and up, so us older ppl wouldn't get kick in the head or step on by teens....and I suggest putting in more shaded chair areas....
Okay... I read the previous two reviews about this place... and I went there for the first time today... long story short... yes, they don't want you wearing anything but swimsuit-type clothing in the pool -- it says so on its site and on a big huge sign at the waterpark. I did see one older guy in a bathing suit and a t-shirt, but no one kicked him out... as far as the water quality of the pool... on a scale of 1 to 5, I'd rated rate it a 3. It wasn't dirty, but there were some spots that had a green tinge to it.. but I couldn't tell if it was algae or stains from algae or something in the past. so... it's not visually as crystal clean as your backyard pool, but it looked safe. Beyond that, it's definately worth the money -- I'm a DE State annual passholder.. so I get in Killens Pond Park itself for free (otherwise I think it's $6 a carload). After that, it's only $1 for kids 12-under and $2 for adults. you can't bring in outside food (we packed a picnic lunch and ate outside the park at a picnic table), but they do sell food inside - VERY REASONABLE. One thing to be aware of is that there is a capacity limit.... I couldn't tell you if it was hit today, but there are signs saying that there is one - and if it gets hit, no one else gets in for at least an hour -- until they re-evaluate the capacity. Overall, it was a great value to keep the kids occupied for the day.