The City of Palmdale’s DryTown Water Park will celebrate its 10th year of operations when it opens for the 2015 season this Saturday, May 23 at 11 a.m.

Photo Courtesy of DryTown Facebook page.

“It’s hard to believe that it’s been decade now that DryTown’s been open,” said DryTown Manager Eric Dombrowski. “They say time flies when you’re having fun, and there’s no better place for fun in the summer than at DryTown!”

As part of the opening celebration weekend, he City of Palmdale will unveil the winning entry in its 3rd annual “Walk on Words” Poetry Contest. Selected from more than 50 entries on the topic of summer fun, the winning poem will be stamped in concrete at the water park and the winner will take home a family 4-pack of DryTown season passes.

“Our season passes are the way to go because they’re such a great value,” Dombrowski said. “With a season pass, you have unlimited use of DryTown, free admission to the popular ‘Sundown at DryTown’ events held Friday evenings during the summer and free admission to our special themed events.”

Customers who purchase a season pass between now and Friday, May 22 will also receive a free single day admission.

DryTown will be open Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25 from 11 am to 6 pm. It will also be open Wednesday, May 28, and daily beginning May 30 through Aug. 9. From Aug. 15 to Sept. 13 the park will be open weekends.

Season passes and day use tickets are available at www.cityofpalmdale.org/drytown.

DryTown will host series of special events throughout the summer. For Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, all dads will get in free with a ticketholder. From June 29 to July 3, DryTown will celebrate “Hometown Heroes” week where free admission will be offered to all teachers, doctors, nurses, EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, law enforcement and active military & veterans. More events will be announced throughout the season.

2015 will also feature seven Sundown at DryTown events on consecutive Fridays, from June 26 through Aug. 7 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Tickets are $8 for customers 48” and taller, $2 for customers under 48” tall, and free for ages 2 and under. Season pass holders are admitted free. Tickets may be purchased at the admission window on the day of each event.

“Sundown at DryTown gives people the chance to enjoy those beautiful summer evenings we have here in the Antelope Valley,” said Dombrowski. “For less than the price of a movie, friends and families can experience all the fun that DryTown has to offer while enjoying the great outdoors.”

The six-acre Old West mining town-themed aquatic park features a 925-foot lazy river, a 35-foot waterslide tower with four waterslides and splashdown pool, a 6,000 square foot children’s water playground, including a 50-gallon vortex splash bucket, three water rings and two water cannons, and the new Dusty’s Mineshaft Racer, a 4-lane racer that launches riders headfirst into a thrilling 360 degree turn in an enclosed tube, before plunging 40 feet down open-air lanes for a downhill dash to the finish line and a serious drenching.

Food and beverage concessions this year at DryTown will be handled by Subway at Dusty’s Grill. The popular Subway fresh menu is available, with delicious and healthy options at a great value. Customers will also be able to enjoy their DryTown favorites, pizza, cold drinks, yogurt parfaits and more.

“DryTown Water Park offers an exciting, family-friendly park where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the water, great food and comfortable atmosphere,” said Recreation Coordinator Laura Rice. “It’s also available for group activities or private rentals. Youth groups, teams, companies, family reunions, church groups, schools, fundraisers, organizations, camps and more may take advantage of special group rates.”

For more information about DryTown, group rates or private rentals, please visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/drytown or call 661/ 267-6161.