Richardson’s Lake Water Park is a family-friendly place that brings me back to my childhood with good old-fashioned fun. The gentleman who owns Richardson’s Lake Water Park is the sweetest, and the manager, Kathy, is pretty awesome herself. They work hard to keep prices low so more families can enjoy the water park. For $8/child ages 3-12, $9/person age 13 & up, free for ages 2 and under, and $7/ticket for First Responders, Seniors age 60+, and Active or Retired Military (Bring your ID for proof) you can enjoy the day at Richardson’s Lake Water Park & Outdoor Recreation Area. Season passes are also available for purchase. Bring cash to avoid a credit/debit card surcharge.
**Prices are as of the beginning of the 2024 summer season and can change at anytime.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
You can set up cabanas or canopies, such as the 10 x 10 type, umbrellas, Shibumi-type sun shelters, and sun tents on the sandy beach area. Set chairs, blankets, etc., underneath them for the day for a break from the sun—just like you would at the beach.
SHELTERS
Shelters are available outside the gate on a first-come, first-served basis if they are not reserved. The shelters have grills but no electricity. Contact Richardson’s Lake Water Park to reserve a shelter. Note: The shelters are not right on the water; they are closer to the parking lot.
LAKE WATER PARK FEATURES
There is a swim area, a toddler area, and a kids' area with slides. The water park area includes a big slide and smaller slides, a diving board, docks, and a designated swimming area. Swimming past the rope is not allowed.
BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Enjoy free beach volleyball on the sandy beach.
OPTIONAL RENTALS
These rentals are optional; you can also bring your own from home. Supplies are limited.
Face Goggles: $2/rental
Eye Goggles: $1/rental
Umbrella: $5/rental
Floats: $3-4/rental
Chairs: $3/rental
Life Jackets: $3/rental
Arm Swimmies: $2/rental
CONCESSIONS AND OUTSIDE FOOD
All concession items are under $3.50, including Marco's pizza slices, slushies, all-beef hot dogs, nachos, candy, and more. You may bring your own food but cannot bring it into the park. Use the shelters outside the gate with grills for food brought from outside or leave your cooler in your car.
THINGS TO KNOW
A free air compressor is available on-site to inflate your floats, leaving you with more room in your car.
Pool noodles and sand toys are free to use.
Operate the jukebox from your phone via the app (get details upon arrival) or inside the building. Songs are $1 each; no profanity or offensive lyrics allowed.
ARCADE AND POOL TABLE
Enjoy the pool table, claw, and arcade games for $1 each.
For some good old-fashioned family fun, head to Richardson’s Lake Water Park & Outdoor Recreation Area located in Aiken County. Click here
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Photo credit: Richardson’s Lake Water Park
Photo credit: Richardson’s Lake Water Park
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