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Beach Waterpark kicks off 25th season with a splash

Contributed photo Patrons enjoy one the many family fun attractions at the Beach Waterpark in Mason.

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By Alexis Larsen, Staff Writer Updated 7:48 PM Thursday, May 14, 2009

MASON — With budgets tightening as far as the eye can see, a vacation get-a-way seems to be harder and harder to come by. The Beach Waterpark in Mason aims to take over where your wallet shortfall left off.

The 35-acre park, which opens for its 25th season at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, is planning a host of new events and deals in conjunction with its silver anniversary celebration.

Still, there are the familiar palm trees, white sand, waterfalls, crashing waves and 51 rides and attractions including the Banzai (an 85-foot triple drop slide), The Cliff (a five-story freefall body flume), Aztec Adventure (the Midwest’s only water coaster) and Kahuna Beach Wavepool (the largest wave pool in the Midwest).

New this season are Cabana rentals offering guests private, sheltered seating with a cooler of complimentary drinks. Reservations must be made online prior to the visit.

One of the most notable tweaks to the Beach line-up is an expanded weekend concert series. Friday nights from July 3 through Aug. 14 will feature Surf Rockin’ Sounds at The Pearl. Saturdays from July 4 through Aug. 22 will see Salsa bands performing alongside Salsa dancers from the Fred Astaire Studios, who will be giving dance instruction to guests looking to learn some new moves. Reggae Fest will return Sundays from July 5 through Aug. 23.

Dive-In Movies will return every Saturday night when the sun goes down. Films will include “Kung Fu Panda” and “Twilight.”

It may not be the tropics, but for the price and the drive, The Beach is the next best thing.

Penny pinching

There are several ways to save money at The Beach Waterpark this summer. Here are a few worth exploring if you’re planning a trip.

Family four Packs: Monday through Thursday visit The Beach with a group of four for $46, a 59 percent savings off the regular four-person price. Friday through Sunday, a group of four pays $55, that’s over 50 percent off the regular four-person price.

“After 4 p.m.” admission: Throughout the season you can purchase two tickets after 4 p.m. for $25. One general admission ticket after 4 p.m. will set you back $15.50.

Meal deals: Pre-pay $12.95 online for a large cheese pizza and a pitcher of an ice cold drink for a savings of $10.

Plan your escape: Bring a friend to The Beach between May 16 and June 30 and pay $25, a discount of $15.49 off the regular one-person general admission price. This offer is only available for purchase through May 15.

Forever 85 cup: There will be special in-park pricing such as the Forever 85 Cup, where guests can purchase a 32-ounce 25th souvenir cup and get unlimited refills for $.85.

The Beach Waterpark’s opening weekend

Where: 2590 Waterpark Drive, Mason (25 miles north of Cincinnati). Take I-71 to Exit 25 A, Kings Mills Road to Beach Boulevard [Map]
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17
Cost: $27.99 general admission if purchased at the gate. Tickets for children (48” and younger) and seniors (60 and older) $10.50. General admission after 4 p.m. $15.50. Ages 2 and younger are free. Admission discounts and other offers can be found throughout the season at www.thebeachwaterpark.com.
Summer schedule: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 16-17, May 23 through June 4 and Sept. 4-7; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 5-11, Aug. 17-20 and Aug. 24-30; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 12-25, Mondays through Thursdays June 29 through Aug. 13 and Aug. 21-23; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays through Sundays June 26 through Aug. 16.
Features: 51 rides and attractions; eight food and beverage areas; special events; concert series featuring live bands and dancing.
More info: Go online to www.thebeachwaterpark.com or call (800) 886-SWIM (7946).

Special events

Unless noted, all events are included with admission to the park.

Club Aqua

Dates: Tuesdays, June 9 through Aug. 11
Times: 9 p.m. to midnight
Cost: $10 at the gate; $8 online special (includes parking)
Details: Club Aqua, a teens-only outdoor dance club at The Beach, is returning for its seventh season. The party will take place at the Pearl and features a live interactive DJ and great music. (Must be 13-19 years of age)

Dive-In Movies

Dates: Saturdays, June 27 through Aug. 15
Times: 9 p.m. to midnight
Details: Pull up a lounge chair or float in an inner-tube and take in a family film. Visit www.thebeach waterpark.com for a full movie lineup.

Surf Rockin’ Concert Series

Dates: Fridays, July 3 through Aug. 14
Times: 6 to 9 p.m.
Details: This new Surf Rockin’ concert series on the Kokomo Kove Stage is a nostalgic revue of the 1960s-era surf style music that originated in the U.S.

Hot Salsa Concert Series

Dates: Saturdays, July 4 through Aug. 22
Times: 2 to 5 p.m.
Details: If you’ve ever wanted to learn to Salsa, here’s your chance. The new Hot Salsa Concert Series will feature live bands and Salsa instructors at the Kokomo Kove Stage.

Reggae Fest

Dates: Sundays, July 5 through Aug. 23
Times: 2 to 5 p.m.
Details: Each week, The Beach will feature a new reggae band on the Kokomo Kove Stage.

25th Anniversary celebration week

Dates: Monday, July 20 through Sunday, July 26
Times: All day
Details: It’s a weeklong celebration of The Beach and all-things ’80s. Live eighties music. ’80s movies. Even a few ’80s in-park prices to relive The Beach’s first year, 1985.

Doggie Paddle

Date: Sunday, Sept. 13
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $12 admission at the gate; $6 online in advance.
Details: The wavepool will be open for doggy swim. Contests will take place such as the Dog Dive where dogs can dive into the wavepool to fetch out tennis balls for prizes for both the dog and their owner. Dogs get in free, treats will be at the ready.

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