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Discovery Island Waterpark
417 Baldwin Rd., Greenville, SC 29607
(at Southside Park located between Mauldin and Simpsonville)
Amenities: water park, concession café, party rental coconut huts, and private rentals
Servicios: parque acuático, café, alquiler de chozas para fiestas
Join us for a day of fun at Discovery Island Waterpark, South Carolina's award winning aquatic facility. Enjoy time with your family by floating around our Lazy Day Lagoon or step it up a notch with a PLUNGE down one of our outrageous slides Hurricane Hazard or Cyclone Zone or for those seeking just a “little” bit more adventure seek out our newest attraction the “FlowRider” a wave like simulated ride.
Our Aquatics facilities have received awards from the following agencies: National Recreation and Parks Association Best in Aquatics (2006), International Aquatics Magazine, Overall Commitment to Aquatics (2007), and World Waterpark Association, Superior Waterpark Inspiration & Motivation Awards for Employee Training Programs and Recruiting and Hiring Programs (2008).
Come on over and enjoy Greenville County Recreation District's water playland Discovery Island Waterpark and our award winning team.. we’ll be waiting for you there.
Days and Hours of Operation:
- May 16 – May 30 weekends only and Memorial Day
- June 5 – August 16 open 7 days a week
- August 23 – September 6 weekends only and Labor Day
- Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm
- Sunday 1pm – 6pm
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General Admission and Fee Structure:
(height restrictions are strictly enforced on all rides)
- $10.00 - 48” and Over
- $8.00 - 42” – 47” Handicap & Seniors
- $7.00 - 41” and Under
- $6.00 - Land Lover
- Under 24 months Free
- $75.00 Passes
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Exclusive Rentals:
Admission Includes up to 800 Guests, no outside food or drink allowed, concessions available upon request, ½ payment (nonrefundable) required to hold date with balance due 14 days before scheduled party.
- Time: 6:15pm – 8:15pm
- General Park – Does not include FlowRider
- Wednesday and Thursday - $1445
- Friday – Sunday - $1595
- Total Park – FlowRider Included
- Wednesday and Thursday - $1745
- Friday – Sunday - $1895
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Group Admission Rate: (Group rates only apply during group reservation hours 12:30pm-3pm)
- $8.00 per person
- $11.00 per person includes hot dog, bag of chips and juice box
- $75.00 nonrefundable credit card or check payment to hold a date, payment will be applied to overall payment day of arrival
- Group reservation hours 12:30pm – 3:00pm
- Group rates apply to groups of 25 or larger that have a reservation, only during group hours
- Group rates are available by reservation only, and only during group hours
- Walk-in groups will not be accepted at the group rate
- Group reservations must be made at least 1 week in advance with a credit card and are based on availability
- Groups must confirm total guests attending the park at least 3 days prior to visit, payment in full is expected at this time for admission
- Groups that cannot attend the park on the day that is originally scheduled with the $75.00 non-refundable credit card payment may reschedule to another open date if
another date is not open the $75.00 will not be refunded
- If reschedule date is unavailable monies can be placed on GCRD account to be used for other activities within GCRD
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PLEASE READ FURTHER FOR INFORMATION REGARDING OUR SWIMMING AND FLOWRIDER LESSONS
Birthday Parties
- $145.00 Includes admission into the park for up to 10 guests of your choice and 2 hours in one of our Coconut Party Huts. All guests who enter the park are required to pay an admission fee. Only birthday cake, cup cakes, or cookie can be brought into the park for a Birthday Party. No other outside food or drink including ice cream and water.
- Payment in full is required to hold date, no refunds if unable to attend but party may be rescheduled to another available date or time if available or monies can be placed on GCRD account to be used for other activities within GCRD
Party Hut Hours:
- Monday - Saturday
- 10:30am-12:30pm
- 1pm-3pm
- 3:30-5:30pm
- Sunday
- 1pm-3pm
- 3:30-5:30pm
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Flowrider Parties:
(reservations only accepted 7 days in advance)
- $400.00 per hour
- $700.00 for two hours
- Up to 40 Flowriding guests and 40 observation guests only (maximum)
- No outside food or drink (concessions open available upon request)
- Payment in full is required to hold date
- Payment in full is required to hold date, no refunds if unable to attend but monies can be placed on GCRD account to be used for other activities within GCRD
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Special Events
Clyde Picture Day
Saturday June 13
and August 12 11:30am and 2:30pm
Customer Appreciation Day -
T-shirt toss every hour -
Sunday July 5
Boogie Competition -
Bodyboarding/or Kneeboarding Only -
Monday July 27
6:30pm - 8pm,
$8.00 per entry
Winner gets free Discovery Island rashguard and one pair Imagewear sunglasses. |
Swimming Lessons
Session Dates:
Session 1 June 8 – June 11 and
June 15 – June 18
Session 2 June 22 – June 25 and
June 29 – July 2
Session 3 July 6 – July 9 and
July 13 – July 16
Session 4 July 20 – July 23 and
July 27 – July 30
Monday – Thursday,
9:00am – 9:40am
• $60.00 for 8, 40 minute lessons
• A minimum of 4 students are required to hold a class.
• Classes are set up where there is 1 instructor per every 6 students |
Swim Lesson Curriculum
Level 1:
Ideal for the beginning swimmer who has never been exposed to water
- Assisted front float
- Assisted back float
- Face submersion (Bubble blowing)
- Basic water safety
- Assisted exit from pool
Level 2:
Geared for the swimmer with a general water comfort level, must have taken Level 1 or equivalent to enroll in this class
- Front float
- Back float
- Front and Back flutter kick
- Front and Back float to streamline
- Retrieve objects from bottom
Level 3:
Perfect for that swimmer who is ready to explore the water on their own, must have taken Level 2 or equivalent to enroll in this class
- Roll front to back and back to front
- Overarm crawl
- Rotary breathing
- Back crawl
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FlowRider Lessons:
Group Bodyboarding, Kneeboarding or Boogie Boarding
Saturday classes will begin tentatively on June 13
Monday night classes will begin tentatively on June 8
Tuesday and Wednesday classes will begin tentatively on June 9
Monday
6:10pm – 6:50pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
8:50am – 9:30am
$25.00 per person
A minimum of 4 students are required to hold a class. Maximum of 20 students per class
Payment in full is required to hold lesson spot, no refunds if unable to attend but lesson may be rescheduled to another available date or time or monies can be placed on GCRD account to be used for other activities within GCRD
Private Bodyboarding, Kneeboarding or Boogie Boarding
$75.00 for one 40 minute lesson |
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Please Remember
Discovery Island Water Park supplies free of charge a limited number of ride tubes and USCG approved flotation devices. Other such devices are not permitted in the park |
General Guidelines:
• Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult or guardian at all times
• No outside food, drink, coolers, water toys, water wings, or floats are allowed inside the park.
• Swim diapers or snug fitting plastic pants must be worn by non-potty trained children
• No glass containers in or around pool
• No running, rough playing or diving anywhere in the park
• Appropriate swimwear required.
No thong suits allowed. Swimwear must cover undergarments. Cut-off jeans, swimming suits with buckles or rivets and other metal or sharp objects are not allowed
• Smoking is permitted in designated area only
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Refund & Rain Policy:
• All admission sales are final.
• Discovery Island will only honor Free Passes, Discovery Bucks, Season Passes and Rain Checks from our current season.
• Discovery Island Water Park may temporarily close for lightning or other inclement weather. If the Water Park closes for more than one continuous hour and you have been in the park for less than two hours, you may get the yellow copy of your receipt initialed and use as a rain check for another day at no charge during our current season. |
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 Caribbean Café
Enjoy smoothies, burgers, ice cream
and more at our poolside concessions.
No outside food or beverages allowed.
Rhino Concessions |
DIRECTIONS
I-385 North – Take Standing Springs Rd. Exit #30. Turn right onto Standing Springs Rd. Go through intersection of Standing Springs Road and Neely Ferry Rd. Turn right at the next light onto Baldwin Rd. Park is one-half mile on left.
I-385 South – Take Standing Springs Rd. Exit #30. At end of ramp, go straight through light. Count this as stoplight #1 and continue to third light. Turn right at 3 rd light onto Baldwin Rd. Park is one-half mile on left. |
We've gone to the dogs!
Mark your calendar for the Second Annual
WAGGIN IN THE WATERPARK
September 12, 2009, time TBA.
Join us on this special day for our four-legged friends to swim in the water park at Discovery Island, located at Southside Park in Simpsonville. Vendors, small and large dog swimming times, and loads of fun! Human guests are welcome, but this day is all about the dogs.
Dogs must meet all requirements of "Waggin at The Waterpark" rules in order to be admitted to the pool.
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