Commissioner DeMont Davis to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the New Spivey Splash Water Park

For Immediate Release

April 7, 2022

NEWS RELEASE

Commissioner DeMont Davis to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the

New Spivey Splash Water Park at Clayton County International Park

(Clayton County, GA)-Clayton County residents and visitors from around the world will soon enjoy access to the new Spivey Splash Water Park at Clayton County International Park, formerly known as The Beach. Clayton County District 4 Commissioner DeMont Davis and Clayton County Parks and Recreation Department will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Spivey Splash Water Park, located at 2300 Highway 138 SE Jonesboro, GA 30326, on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 12 p.m.

“We are beyond excited to celebrate the completion of this Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) funded quality of life project,” stated Chief Operations Officer Detrick Stanford. “The new Spivey Splash Water Park also boasts a brand-new Nassau building, that includes showers, concessions and party rooms for special events.”
“The Spivey Splash Water Park can easily be a premier destination spot for people around the world to enjoy,” says District 4 Commissioner DeMont Davis. “The extra time spent building and renovating this park was necessary to ensure the community is getting their one-cent sales tax worth. We want to reiterate that this park along with all other parks and facilities, is for all Clayton County citizens and visitors to our county.”

Spivey Splash Water Park features include:

Lazy River (1,279 feet)
Kids Pool & Play Structures
Sports Pool (All ages)
Splash Pad
Flow Rider (One of Two in Georgia)
Four Large Water Slides
Cabanas (16×16, 10×10) (Available for Special Event Rental)

Private Shade (21 Large Umbrellas)
Large Shaded Area (Available for Special Event Rental)

-More-

Space for Vendors
Sky Trail Adventure Ropes Course
New Ticketing Entrance to Waterpark

Other newly remolded areas at International Park include:

Lakeview Event Center (Available for Special Event Rental)

Large Balcony Deck Overlooking the Waterpark
Food Truck Area
BARK Park
Additional Parking
Parking Lot Renovation
Updated Traffic Direction Plan for Safety
Easy Access to Clayton Connects Trail System
Outdoor Exercise Equipment

The Spivey Splash Water Park Grand Opening for the public is scheduled for Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 10 a.m. It will cost $5 per vehicle to enter the Clayton County International Park on grand-opening day. The entrance fee will include access to the fireworks show that will begin at dark. The cost to enter the Spivey Splash Water Park is $13 for under 48” and $15 for over 48”. Season passes are available for purchase now – $50 for Clayton County residents, $75 for non-residents.

Clayton County Parks and Recreation Department is also hiring for seasonal positions. To apply, access the jobs link at www.claytoncountyga.gov.

For hours of operation, updates, purchase a season pass, or general parks and recreation information, visit www.claytonparks.com

Since 2004, the Clayton County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) has contributed millions of dollars for funding capital improvements within infrastructure, public safety, buildings, technology, and overall quality of life. For more information about our Progress for Pennies projects, access www.claytonsplost.com.

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