Official Kool Park Pool

ickets (Ages 13 to 64)
$10.00 - Children Ticket (12 and under)
$10.00 - 65 and Older Entering park area (Swimming or Not)
NO CHARGE - 2 and under (MUST wear "swimming diapers" to get in free)

DISCOUNTED AFTERNOON ADMISSION PRICING
Available Monday - Friday ONLY from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Except the week of July 4th)
$8.00 - Adult Tickets (Ages 13 to 64)
$5.00 - Children Ticket (12 and under)
NO CHARGE - Children 2 and under(MUST wear "swimming diapers" to get in free)

WE ACCEPTS CARD PAYMENTS AT OUR ADMISSIONS GATE ONLY
CONCESSIONS WILL REMAIN CASH ONLY
NO RAIN CHECKS (See Rain Policy Below)
ALL GUESTS MUST PAY ADMISSION (Swimming or Not)
(See Entrance Policy Below)
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NIGHT SWIM EVENTS (BEGINNING JUNE 4, 2021)
Weather permitting, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday after we close at 6pm (all visitors must leave), we then reopen from 6:30 to 9:00 pm for our Night Swim event. NIGHT SWIM ADMISSION PRICING
Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday - 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$8.00 - Adult Tickets (Ages 13 to 64)
$5.00 - Children Ticket (12 and under)
$5.00 - 65 and Older Enter park(Swimming or Not)
NO CHARGE - Children 2 and under(MUST wear "swimming diapers" to get in free)
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ITEMS NOT ALLOWED IN THE POOL/PARK AREA
For visitor safety:
• NO alcohol is allowed in the park.
• NO glass bottles/containers are allowed in the park.
• NO dive sticks or other items that sink are allowed in the pool.
• NO chewing gum is allowed in or around the pool area.
• NO throwing balls in the pool. Guest must use designated "smoking" areas. NO Bluetooth Speakers
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GENERAL PARK FEATURES
• 90-foot fiberglass slide
• Three diving boards ranging from 3' to 12'
• 15' diving "Tower"
• Water depth: 18 inches to 15 feet
• Approximately 100 picnic tables
• Dozens of wooden benches for sunbathing
• Plenty of shaded area for various activities
• Concession stand with hot & cold items
• Game room
• Free Parking
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SEASON PASSES

We do not currently offer a season pass.
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ENTRANCE POLICY
Our policy states that EVERYONE that enters the gate has to pay whether or not they are swimming. Please note that children 2 and under are No Charge but they MUST wear "swimming diapers" to get in free. NO RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED: We do not take reservations for entry into the park. ENTERING/LEAVING PARK: Once you enter the pool/park area you can NOT come and go in and out. We do not have tickets or bracelets to track this type of movement. We do allow one person from your group to leave the park once to get food, etc. they can do that, but not the entire family/group/party.
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BENCHES, CHAIRS, FLOATS, PICNIC TABLES AND GRILLS
Visitors are welcome to bring in any basic lawn or stadium chair to use while at the pool. We also have wooden "lounging" benches, picnic tables, and two grills available as well. Visitors may also bring their own small portable grills to ensure availability. FLOATS: Guests are allowed to bring in their own floats to use. For A $1 charge, we also can inflate them for you if needed. Just see the concession stand for help! CANOPIES: Guests are allowed to bring in a pop-up canopy, but for safety issues, it can ONLY be used within the grass area where it does not block the view of the pool/lifeguard stands. They are not allowed on any of the concrete areas.
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POOL DRESSCODE
To visit our family-friendly pool, appropriate swimwear is required. Here are some recommendations to help you plan your visit:

APPROPRIATE SWIMWEAR: Appropriate swimwear is required suitable for a family-friendly environment. Thongs, underwear, or transparent clothing items are NOT PERMITTED. Underwear (male or female) is NOT PERMITTED to be used as a “bathing suit". We reserve the right to determine the appropriateness of swimwear. Guests who require a diaper are required to wear swim diapers or a diaper specifically designed for aquatic use
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RAIN POLICY
Park guests can stay in the pool as long as there is no lighting/thunder. If that occurs then all swimmers must exit the pool, but not the park, until it passes. Guests then have the option to “wait it out” if they want. However, if a storm does not pass and the park has to remain closed, we do not refund any entrance costs.
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LOCATION
We are located at:
3170 31st Ave. Court NE, Hickory, NC 28601
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CONCESSIONS AND OUTSIDE FOOD & DRINKS
The park has a full concession stand that offers both hot and cold items. Guests are allowed to bring in their own coolers with food and drinks. Please just remember that NO alcohol or glass bottles/containers are allowed in the park. Coolers will be searched upon entering.
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TOWER/DIVING BOARD AREA POLICIES
The safety of our guests is our top priority so ANYONE who climbs up the 15’ "Tower" or one of the 3 diving boards (ranging from 3' to 12') MUST dive/jump off straight. Swimmers in this area must be able to swim UNASSISTED to be in this area. NO life jackets, arm floats, or other assistant items allowed in this area. NO EXCEPTIONS. For safety in the area, NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO CLIMB BACK DOWN so please make sure that you or your child is fully prepared to jump off before climbing up. Also for safety in this area, NO swimming or underwater diving is allowed in the deep end (15’ area) where the diving boards are all located.
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BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND OTHER CAMP/CHURCH GROUP EVENTS
We would love for you to come to visit us and we would be happy to help you with a party. There is NO CHARGE to host your group at the pool. Please note that we do not host "private parties" (i.e. your group is the only group at the pool). DAY GROUP RATE: Day Group Rate for 25+ people available (Paid all at one time)
Adults (13+) - $8 each
Children (12-) -$5 each. Children 2 and under: No Charge (MUST wear "swimming diapers" to get in free)

GROUP RATE PRICING ONLY AVAILABLE MONDAY-FRIDAY

PAYING FOR EVENT: One person from the group must pay for the entire fee at one time. GUESTLIST MUST BE PROVIDED: You provide a list of all attendees at least one day before the event. CHECK-IN PROCESS: Group guests are checked in for your event using the provided list. WEEKDAYS ONLY: Group rates ONLY apply to Monday-Friday (no weekends). SPECIAL NOTE: If you host your party M-F after 3:00, the normal weekly discounted rate would automatically apply to everyone, so a list or paying for everyone at the same time is not required. SCHEDULING EVENT: For more information or to schedule your event, please contact Gaylene Carpenter at 828-381-9363 or email at [email protected]. To confirm via email, please send us your name, organization’s name (if camp/church), contact information, and the number of people in your group to [email protected] or send a message via Facebook.