killens pond water park

The water park at Killens Pond State Park is more of a splash park and has one slide. Also the rules are completely skewed. First you can not jump in the pool, even if your really sliding into the pool. Then you can't wear boxers under your bathing suit, and you can not wear shorts instead of a bathing suit. Then you can't wear any bracelets that will "scratch the pool/slide." Also the lifeguards do not care to follow those rules and will push you in if they feel in the mood. Then the lifeguards look strangely young and are very short tempered, and looking for any reason to throw you out of the pool or water park. Also the pool is gross,and probably pee-filled. Overall their rules are contradicting, the facilities suck, and the staff is inexperienced, so save your three dollars and go else where.

we live only 10 mins away .my family loves it here......some days are packed with lots of ppl, and the staff is always helpful...where can you have so much fun for less then 10.00..well worth the price....they have two kiddie pools and a nice family pool.....would suggest putting a pool in for 50 and up, so us older ppl wouldn't get kick in the head or step on by teens....and I suggest putting in more shaded chair areas....

My family and I always have fun here. This park is cool, clean bathrooms, clean pool area and great staffing.

Killens Pond water park is adjacent to the state park and campground. This is a must do if your in town, if you can get in. The park was overrun with people but it's kind of expected of such an awesome place. They offer two great water slides perfect for adults children's games in the water, a mushroom fountain that makes you feel like your in a waterfall, water sprayers galore. It's a great enjoyable time.

We are from Maryland and have tried to visit Killen's Pond Water Park once a year over the past 8 years. After this visit, I think we're done. We went on a Monday trying to avoid the crowds and that seemed to be a good strategy. However, the baby pool (a great place for just hanging out and watching the little ones enjoy their first slides) was closed ALL DAY and none of the lifeguards offered an explanation other than the "chemicals" and that it had been closed since the afternoon on the day before. Then, only one of the large water slides was open although both were shooting water down them. We asked why and were told "maintenance". (If maintenance was the issue, then why was it still operating?) There was no canvas on the frame that usually shades the area where the lifeguard stands at the platform and directs you into the slides. It looked like the lifeguard was using the "unavailable" slide to keep her feet in the water and stay cool (couldn't blame her but how about fixing the problem and having the area shaded as it was designed??). Then, at about 3 pm, someone pooped in the main pool so it was announced that the pool was to be closed for an hour. By that time, we had had enough and left. My impression overall is that the place is not well managed and that slides, pools, etc. are deliberately closed to control use & traffic (perhaps in light of lack of staff?). Yes....$3 admission seems like a good deal (in addition to the entry fee of $6 per car to get into the park) but I'd rather pay more to get full use of the facilities and have the place maintained. As another reviewer lamented, the pool water is sometimes cloudy and the restrooms and change rooms are strewn with toilet paper, diapers, etc which doesn't seem to be cleaned up throughout the day. On our last several visits, we have encountered similar issues (pool area closed temporarily, etc.) but having 2 areas/slides closed ALL DAY was unacceptable and indicative of lack of management and maintenance. The baby pool must be closed frequently because they have a preprinted sign they post at the admissions house. There was no such sign on display warning that only one of the big slides was available. Even at only $3 per person, I'd have to say there's not great value here.....as the saying goes...."you get what you pay for"......For people who live close, it's probably not too much of an inconvenience, but if you're coming from far away for just a day trip, I'd seriously reconsider.

It really is a great place to spend a summer afternoon for the kids, and for $3 for all day, you couldnt ask for more!

only 3 dollars per person to enter pool area, crowded but very well organized and staffed well.

My family visited on a Monday afternoon, avoiding the busier weekend crowds and the Tuesday morning group swims. There were no groups there while we were there, and unlike other visitors, all of the rules concerning clothing, ages of kids in the baby pool, swim diapers, and non-inflatable life perservers were strictly enforced. We even saw a lifeguard dive in to rescue a young kid who lost his footing (everyone was okay in a few minutes).Here's what we loved: my little one loved that she could move about the kiddie pool independently and went down the frog slide over and over. My older one liked the yellow slide- better than the blue one for some reason. The lifeguards were helpful and attentive. The food at the concession stand was top notch, with a focus on healthier eating. Prices were cheap for an attraction, with an awesome grilled chicken taco on a whole grain shell priced at just $3.00. The zero entry areas made it easy for the kids to come and go. And, there are many sun shades and umbrellas so guests don't roast while sitting poolside.We live the same distance from Killens Pond and Sesame Place. This pool was similar to the Count's pool at Sesame Place, in both set up and cleanliness What it didn't have was character mobs, $150 surcharge for a shaded cabana, $7 sandwiches, and a $50+ price tag per person. Oh, and there is no cheesy roller coaster at Killens Pond either. Guess one we will be going to the next time we are hankering for a water park?

If you are camping, you don't need to pay for parking, but you still have to pay for the entrance fee which is really cheap: $3 or $4.The changing area/locker room/restroom could be much nicer. It was a mess when I went inside. There are plenty of locker space outside in the pool area though.The general appearance of the water park is very nice. The water could have been cleaner though. It was a little on the green side.The lifeguards are very strict with clothing and jewelry, so beware. You can only wear swimwear in the pool, no t-shirts, etc.The slides were the best part. There is an open-air one, which was really slow, but probably great for small children. The other one is enclosed and fast. If you are claustrophobic, you probably won't like this slide.There are plenty of lounge chairs and a concession area.Considering the crazy amount of money other places charge, this is a steal. I wouldn't mind coming back here.

We camped at Killen's Pond in July and went to the water park on several days. It is a very nice attraction, especially considering the price - $3 per person! There is a zero entry kiddie section with bubblers and mushroom waterfalls that becomes a deep pool on the other end. There are also two large water slides - one open and one closed - and floating lily pads to walk across while holding a rope line overhead.That said, the water park was filled to capacity by late afternoon and became quite dirty. The crowds seem to overwhelm the ability of the employees to keep the place clean. So, go early and mid-week, especially if you're squeamish about lots of people or less than pristine water and bathrooms.

The saying goes: you get what you pay for. And in the case of this place, it is true. $3 a car and then $3 a head to get into the water park. I walked through the men's locker room and saw toilet paper and dirty diapers left in the changing area. Upon entering the actual water area, security was in the process of (trying) to throw out a twenty-something, tattooed covered, punk. We soon found out that this place was full of hoodlums and unsavory people. There are three areas in which to swim. The large slide area, the main pool and then two small kiddie pools. We started in the kiddie pool area as we have a 1 year old. The park has a rule about non-potty trained kids needing to wear rubber shorts. I counted 8 kids in the kiddie pool wearing nothing but a diaper. These 8 kids appeared to have been in a group who were constantly being yelled out (loudly and across the entire pool) by a woman wearing a clear shower cap. Classy. The kiddie pool was pretty warm and had a slimy bottom. We left for the bigger main pool which goes to about 4 foot deep. That pool also had a slimy bottom. My wife and I started discussing leaving because it was so dirty and then - an announcement is made to clear the main pool for sanitary reasons. We got out and decided to leave. While walking out, I noticed that the punk was still arguing with security and demanding he be given his $3 back. I also noticed that two lifeguards, one on each side of the main pool, were removing feces from the water. I'm guessing the non-enforcement of proper swim clothing for non-potty trained kids should have been done. I will never, ever, return to this water park. I'm glad it only cost us a total of $12 to learn our lesson. Stay clear of this place!

The water park itself is nice. It was clean. However, the day we went there was a huge line. Several buses of camp kids who would have a camp counselor so obviously supervision wasn't like it would be for a family. Kids were running all over the place and the pools were mobbed. They closed the baby pool for cleaning in the middle of the time we were there for at least an hour. So then, the other pools were over crowded. Our seven year old was told by one lifeguard he could do the water slides. Another one said later he could not. Inconsistent. We camped there. The campground is very nice. But, if you don't want to go to the pool which is super crowded, the beach is about 40 miles away. There is a place to go canoeing or paddle boating which we did the next day. It would be nice if they had specific hours for families and/or campers and specific hours for buses or groups that are from day camps. There is no notice about that ahead of time unless you know someone who has been.

This is an awesome waterpark! They are super inexpensive for large families. It was 1.50 for kids and I think 3.00 for adults and 5 for parking for all of us we spent less than 20.00 and the park was very well kept. They don't allow you to wear any jewelry so make sure to lock it up before you go or rent a locker there. The kids LOVED this place and we will be going back frequently! They have stuff for adults - little kids and everyone had a wonderful time.

Me and my family went here July 12,2010 .The water was very dirty,in the corners of the pool there was green cloudy stuff ,slimy stuff was on the bottom of the pool. Band-aids where floating in the pool and also big gobs of hair ! People had baby's with diapers on in the pool and the lifeguard did nothing about it ! The pool was stained a yellowish -brown all over the bottom.(probably from not being cleaned the right way.) The bathrooms had wet toilet paper all over the floors.This place is disgusting !!! We are never going here again !

Okay... I read the previous two reviews about this place... and I went there for the first time today... long story short... yes, they don't want you wearing anything but swimsuit-type clothing in the pool -- it says so on its site and on a big huge sign at the waterpark. I did see one older guy in a bathing suit and a t-shirt, but no one kicked him out... as far as the water quality of the pool... on a scale of 1 to 5, I'd rated rate it a 3. It wasn't dirty, but there were some spots that had a green tinge to it.. but I couldn't tell if it was algae or stains from algae or something in the past. so... it's not visually as crystal clean as your backyard pool, but it looked safe. Beyond that, it's definately worth the money -- I'm a DE State annual passholder.. so I get in Killens Pond Park itself for free (otherwise I think it's $6 a carload). After that, it's only $1 for kids 12-under and $2 for adults. you can't bring in outside food (we packed a picnic lunch and ate outside the park at a picnic table), but they do sell food inside - VERY REASONABLE. One thing to be aware of is that there is a capacity limit.... I couldn't tell you if it was hit today, but there are signs saying that there is one - and if it gets hit, no one else gets in for at least an hour -- until they re-evaluate the capacity. Overall, it was a great value to keep the kids occupied for the day.