Who:           Knox County Parks and Recreation

What:          Splash pads open for 2013 season

When:         Saturday, May 4

Where:

Carl Cowan Park

10058 Northshore Drive

New Harvest Park

4775 New Harvest Lane

 Powell Station Park

 2318 Emory Road, Lot-A

Background:  Knox County Parks and Recreation will open its splash pads for the 2013 season on Saturday, May 4. Splash pads are automated water playgrounds for kids of all ages. Knox County’s splash pads are located at three parks: Carl Cowan Park, New Harvest Park and Powell Station Park. Weather permitting, splash pad hours of operation are 10 a.m to 8 p.m. spring through fall.

For more information contact Jennifer Linginfelter at (865) 215-4579 or visit http://www.knoxcounty.org/parks/rec_activities.php#spray.