Hurry! Just 6 Days Left to Make a Splash Before They’re Gone!

PALMDALE, CA – Don’t worry, they are not closing, just ending the season on September 14.

Dry Town Water Park in Palmdale, California

I'll admit it, I don’t like water parks. The idea of spending a scorching summer day amidst screaming unattended children, chlorinated water, and sticky concession stands was not on my list of favorite things to do. I had been to Hurricane Harbor and what I witnessed was long lines, crowded pools, and a general sense of chaos. But when my wife and I took my two sons to Dry Town this summer my thoughts and feelings changed.

Walking around theme parks I dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge all the trash. So the thought of adding water to the mix had me on high alert. I didn’t want to peel someone's wet napkin (or worse) off my bare feet. But to my surprise it was clean and stayed that way all day. Now I’m not sure if they employ ninjas but I don’t recall seeing anyone pick up the trash or keep the trash cans emptied. All I know is that I didn’t think about it all day.

Not having to worry about what was going to be stuck to my feet allowed me to really enjoy the

park. Whether that was racing down the slides with my oldest son, holding our two-year-old as a

giant bucket of water crashed over us, or just floating with my wife down the lazy river. I was

surprised how much fun I was having.

Another surprise was hearing the staff ask a visitor to cover up. The suit could generously be

described as floss. I’m all for freedom and do what you want but this is a family environment. I’ll

have the talks with my children one day but someone forcing my hand because of the way they

are dressed was not on my bingo card that day. I’m not sure if they left or just covered up but it

was not an issue for the rest of the day. So thank you to the staff for keeping it a great

environment for all.

The staff at Dry Town truly enhanced the experience. The lifeguards were incredibly attentive,

always scanning the pools and slides with vigilance, which put my mind at ease. What really

impressed me was the ride operators' dedication, especially when they took the time to ensure

our son was fitted with the proper size vest before he went in the river, making sure he was safe

and comfortable. Their professionalism and helpfulness contributed significantly to a stress-free

and enjoyable day for our family.

So, if you, like me, have been hesitant to embrace the joys of Dry Town, I urge you to

reconsider. Don’t let the last days of summer slip away without experiencing this fantastic local

treasure. The season is limited, and soon these refreshing thrills will be a distant memory.

Gather your swimsuits, grab your sunscreen, and head over to Dry Town before it’s too late.

You might just find yourself a convert, just like I did, and discover another reason the Antelope

Valley is worth celebrating.

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Brian Lawrence is an editor and contributor for Antelope Valley News