National Waterpark Day on July 28th offers the perfect excuse to escape the summer routine without traveling far from Williamson County. Just outside downtown Nashville, Nashville Shores sits along scenic Percy Priest Lake and delivers a full day of family entertainment. The 385-acre lakeside destination combines Middle Tennessee’s largest waterpark with beautiful waterfront views. It creates an ideal getaway before the school year begins. Families can spend the entire day exploring attractions, cooling off from the Tennessee heat, and making lasting summer memories together. Take a peek at all the fun in the photo gallery below!
Thrilling Water Attractions for Every Age
Nashville Shores features more than one million gallons of water attractions, making it one of Middle Tennessee’s top summer destinations. Thrill seekers can race friends on Riptide Racer or tackle the twists of Twin Cyclones. Mega Mayhem sends families through dark tunnels, sweeping turns, and dramatic drops aboard a giant raft. The Big Scream delivers a near-vertical plunge, while Thunder & Lightning and Tennessee Twisters offer fast-paced rides filled with twists and turns. Guests seeking a slower pace can float along the 1,000-foot Castaway Creek lazy river, soak up the sun beside Suntan Lagoon, or relax on the sandy beach overlooking Percy Priest Lake. While swimming is not permitted in the lake, visitors can enjoy beach volleyball and scenic waterfront views throughout the day.
Family-Friendly Fun Beyond the Slides
Families with younger children will discover plenty of attractions designed just for them. Kowabunga Beach features a four-story interactive water playground with more than 70 splash elements, colorful slides, bridges, tunnels, water jets, and a giant tipping bucket. Barefootin’ Bay gives younger guests another exciting space with interactive play features, mini slides, and gentle water activities. Older children can challenge friends at the Lily Pad Pool or conquer the floating Aqua Park on Percy Priest Lake. The inflatable obstacle course includes climbing towers, monkey bars, balance challenges, slides, and bridges that keep kids moving throughout the day. Breaker Bay remains one of the park’s signature attractions with a 25,000-square-foot wave pool that creates rolling waves reaching four feet high.
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A Perfect Summer Getaway for Williamson County Families
National Waterpark Day on July 28th is the perfect excuse for Williamson County families to squeeze in one more summer adventure before the school year begins. Nashville Shores makes an easy day trip, but visitors can also turn the experience into a weekend getaway by staying in a lakeside cabin or at a full-hookup RV site overlooking Percy Priest Lake. Families looking for extra entertainment can visit a few days earlier for Dive In Movies, held on select summer evenings, including Friday, July 24th. Beyond the waterpark, the resort’s marina offers boat and Jet Ski rentals for even more fun on the lake. With thrilling water slides, kid-friendly attractions, relaxing waterfront views, and convenient overnight accommodations, Nashville Shores continues to be one of Middle Tennessee’s favorite destinations for making lasting summer memories close to home.
