A MOM REPORTER OUTING

Nashville Shores Exceeds Expectations

Take a Dip in the "Shores" of Nashville.

by Janae Ali

Iguess when I think about an amusement park 15 minutes outside of a major city not known for amusement parks, I picture it a bit trashy (just being truthful). However, Nashville Shores exceeded my familyof-seven’s expectations! This water park is set on Percy Priest Lake and it is not just waterslides, but a whole water adventure (with rentals available on the lake!).

The park is clean and well updated with a variety of rides for all ages. My teens and tweens went off on their own to ride all the big slides, while my 5 and 7-year-old stuck to the lazy river, wave pool and two large kiddie areas (they appreciated having not just one, but two to choose from)!

Overall, the kids’ favorite part was the lake water adventure. You have to fill out a waiver, but it is free with park entrance (my kids went through the course a couple of times). You can also rent jet, skis, pontoon boats or go tubing on the lake.

We love the ride, “The Scream.” It’s big, yellow and open — think rollercoaster drop meets a giant skateboarding half pipe! And yes, I screamed. The park also has a brand new slide for families — the Riptide Racer. Visitors speed headfirst down the slide on a single mat to race their family and friends through a twisting and turning, side-by-side course.

We also loved the big group ride (you have to love a water ride that goes completely dark so you don’t know which way your raft will flow. Very thrilling!).

What seems very cool is the camping at the adjacent Lakeside resort. They have RV spots, cabins, tent sites, etc. I saw some parents walk their teens to the park then they (the parents) returned to their camp.

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Admission prices drop at 4 p.m. so, if you can wait, your wallet will thank you. Keep in mind, there’s no outside food or beverage allowed (unless there

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We saw families of all ages enjoying the park, I’m guessing many of them with a season pass (which pays for itself in two trips). Prices of admission are:

• General admission over 48” - $49.99

• Junior admission under 48”- $34.99

• Military (must present valid ID) - $34.99

• Senior admission 62 and older - $34.99

• After 4 p.m. admission- $29.99

• Season Pass- $69.99

Overall, what a great summer day for our family! Go take a dip!

Janae Ali is a mental toughness trainer, a mom of five and a Nashville Parent Mom Reporter.

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