Water Ways theme park opens this Saturday
by Fred Pace
fpace@civitasmedia.com
<p>The park offers several fun activities. Water Ways features five water slides; a relaxing lazy river; a Jr. Olympic sized pool; two kiddy pools with waterfall, swings and slides; 18 hole miniature golf; large sun bathing areas, picnic shelters to accommodate 250 people with grill and bathroom facilities and eight other shelters. The park also offers a mile-long walking trail and an ATV trailhead location. There is also a gift shop and concession stand with a dining deck.</p>

The park offers several fun activities. Water Ways features five water slides; a relaxing lazy river; a Jr. Olympic sized pool; two kiddy pools with waterfall, swings and slides; 18 hole miniature golf; large sun bathing areas, picnic shelters to accommodate 250 people with grill and bathroom facilities and eight other shelters. The park also offers a mile-long walking trail and an ATV trailhead location. There is also a gift shop and concession stand with a dining deck.

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JULIAN — Yes, it’s hot out. We all know that.

Last week, temperatures were in the 90s or upper 80s with heat indexes over 100 degrees and it’s not even August yet.

How can you “beat the heat?”

One great way is to visit Water Ways theme park, which is located on U.S. 119 (Corridor G), just minutes from Charleston and Madison, in Julian, which opens this Saturday, May 25.

Water Ways Theme Park in Boone County attracts over 50,000 visitors annually. Funds from the Coal Severance Tax are used to build and staff parks, pay lifeguards and provides for the upkeep of Boone County’s premiere tourist attraction.

The park offers several fun activities. Water Ways features five water slides; a relaxing lazy river; a Jr. Olympic sized pool; two kiddy pools with waterfall, swings and slides; 18 hole miniature golf; large sun bathing areas, picnic shelters to accommodate 250 people with grill and bathroom facilities and eight other shelters.

The park also offers a mile-long walking trail and an ATV trailhead location.

There is also a gift shop and concession stand with a dining deck.

The park is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Adult admission is still $12; child admission for children at least 44” tall up to 11-years-old is $9; children under 44” but at least 5 years of age $5; and children four-years-old and under are free with adult admission. Punch and season passes are available, as well as group rates.

“Please understand that if your child is not tall enough to ride the slides, for $5 they have access to two kiddie pools, a lazy river, a regular pool, and unlimited miniature golf,” park officials said. “You will not find that price for those amenities anywhere else.”

For more information, visit the online Web site www.waterwayspark.com, visit the online Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/waterways.waterpark?fref=ts or call 304-369-6125.

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The Miners’ Memorial Service will be on Wednesday, June 19, also beginning at 6 p.m., and recognizes the memory of those miners who lost their lives mining coal in West Virginia since the last festival. This tradition of recognizing those who gave their lives, so we could have electricity and other necessities, started at the first West Virginia Coal Festival back in 1994. The VFW’s Women’s Auxilary contingent, the Madison Civil Air Patrol Squadron and various speakers and singers attend the event. Another special event that will be part of the opening ceremonies will be the lighting of the eternal flame. The torch burns throughout the festival and is set up next to the Coal Miner’s Statue on the front lawn of the Boone County Courthouse. Just across the street from the courthouse is where the mine machinery displays are showcased. Over 20 companies from several states set up their equipment to display to the public. Many coal miners take this opportunity to show their families and friends the type of equipment they work on deep down in the pits or on a mountain. In addition to the Miners’ Memorial, Wednesday night of the festival is the Gospel Music Night, featuring local groups and showcasing their talent. It will take place on the main stage beginning at 7 p.m. Gospel Sing Coordinator, H. Ray “Tony” Ball, has announced the following lineup: 7 p.m., Madison Gospel Boys; 7:40 pm., Heritage Quartet; 8:10 p.m., Linda Darnell; 8:40 p.m., Paul Bowling; and 9:15 p.m., The Sigmonds.
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The Miners’ Memorial Service will be on Wednesday, June 19, also beginning at 6 p.m., and recognizes the memory of those miners who lost their lives mining coal in West Virginia since the last festival. This tradition of recognizing those who gave their lives, so we could have electricity and other necessities, started at the first West Virginia Coal Festival back in 1994. The VFW’s Women’s Auxilary contingent, the Madison Civil Air Patrol Squadron and various speakers and singers attend the event. Another special event that will be part of the opening ceremonies will be the lighting of the eternal flame. The torch burns throughout the festival and is set up next to the Coal Miner’s Statue on the front lawn of the Boone County Courthouse. Just across the street from the courthouse is where the mine machinery displays are showcased. Over 20 companies from several states set up their equipment to display to the public. Many coal miners take this opportunity to show their families and friends the type of equipment they work on deep down in the pits or on a mountain. In addition to the Miners’ Memorial, Wednesday night of the festival is the Gospel Music Night, featuring local groups and showcasing their talent. It will take place on the main stage beginning at 7 p.m. Gospel Sing Coordinator, H. Ray “Tony” Ball, has announced the following lineup: 7 p.m., Madison Gospel Boys; 7:40 pm., Heritage Quartet; 8:10 p.m., Linda Darnell; 8:40 p.m., Paul Bowling; and 9:15 p.m., The Sigmonds.
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