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Whitewater Junction is opening for the season

On May 25, during Memorial Day weekend, Whitewater Junction will open its doors to the general public.
Credit: Rock Island Parks & Recreation
Whitewater Junction will open for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 25.

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Whitewater Junction will open to the general public on Saturday, May 25 during Memorial Day weekend.

Whitewater Junction hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. To register for events click/tap here.

In late summer, from August 12 through September 2, Whitewater Junction will be open Tuesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The first event of the season, Back to Pool Bash, takes place on Monday, June 3 from noon to 4 p.m. The event will celebrate the beginning of the summer break and will include a live DJ and games.

Upcoming events include: 

  • Adult Swim Nights (June 7, June 21, July 19, August 9)
  • Mermaid & Pirate Nights (June 14, July 12, August 16)
  • Frozen Parties (June 28, July 26)

The body and tube slides will be closed daily from 2 to 3 p.m. and yellow drop slides will be closed during the first hour every day. Adult lap swim hours will be Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. with a $5 fee or with a season pass.

Admission fees and specials:

  • Children aged 2 and under can enter free with a paid adult. 
  • $7 for ages 3 to 11
  • $10 for ages 12 and up
  • Mondays - free child admission with each paid adult before 2 p.m. 
  • Fridays - admission is half off for school staff. 
  • Veterans/Active Military are half off any day.
  • Evening swim special - Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for $5. 

For more information visit the Whitewater Junction website here. For weather updates and events follow WWJ on Facebook.

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