The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s water park will be closed Saturday, May 31, 2025, due to forecasted rain and cold weather.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but this closure is necessary for the safety of patrons and staff. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Water Park at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.

The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s water park will be closed Friday, May 30, 2025, due to forecasted rain and cold weather.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but this closure is necessary for the safety of patrons and staff. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Water Park at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.

The annual “Thunder In The Valley” fireworks spectacular is scheduled for Friday, July 4, 2025, on the Hocking College Campus. Parking is available at Hocking College, and plenty of seating is available on the fields and lots. Parking will not be permitted on Hocking Parkway or State Route 691. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the Hocking College Campus. The show can be viewed from most areas of Nelsonville as it lights up the hills of Southeast Ohio.

The Nelsonville Division of Fire is selling VIP tickets for the 2025 “Thunder In The Valley” fireworks spectacular. VIP vehicle parking passes can be purchased for $10.00. If you prefer to walk to the fireworks, you can purchase a VIP walk-in pass for $3.00 per person. Do not wait until the last minute to purchase a VIP parking pass, there are only a limited number of passes available. VIP tickets can be purchased at the Nelsonville Fire Department. The VIP area will open at 5:00PM on July 4th.

More information will be released as the event draws nearer. If you have any questions about VIP tickets, contact the Nelsonville Fire Department at thunder@cityofnelsonville.com or (740) 753-1244.

The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s water park will delay its Wednesday, May 28, 2025, opening due to technical problems. We are working on the problem and will open once they are repaired.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but this closure is necessary for the safety of patrons and staff. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Water Park at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.

The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s water park will delay its Wednesday, May 28, 2025 opening until 2:00PM, due to rain and cold weather.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but this closure is necessary for the safety of patrons and staff. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Water Park at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.

The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s water park will be closed Tuesday, May 27, 2025, due to forecasted rain and cold weather.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but this closure is necessary for the safety of patrons and staff. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Water Park at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.

The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s water park will be closed Saturday, May 24, 2025, due to forecasted cold weather.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but this closure is necessary for the safety of patrons and staff. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Water Park at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.

SAVE THE DATE. The Nelsonville Water Park is sponsoring a Dog Swim to benefit the Nelsonville Dog Park. Monday, September 8, 2025, from 4:00PM until 7:00PM. $5.00 per dog to enter; larger donations are welcome: all proceeds to aid in maintaining the Nelsonville Dog Park. Bring your dogs to romp and play and swim. Dogs, Fun and water – you can’t have a better time than that! More information will be released as the date draws near.

THANK YOU TO THE CITY OF NELSONVILLE FOR ALLOWING THE DOGS TO HAVE SOME FUN AND RAISE MONEY FOR A GOOD CAUSE.

The City of Nelsonville Aquatic Center will open for the 2025 summer season on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 12:00PM, weather permitting, because of the predicted cool temperatures for the weekend.

The Nelsonville Aquatic Center features a diving well with diving board, tot pool, and water slide. Other amenities include family restrooms and a concession stand.

The Aquatic Center provides a variety of aquatic opportunities and safe water practices in all areas of the facility. The Aquatic Center staff hope you have an exciting and safe experience with us during the 2025 summer swim season while having fun and making memories!

The Nelsonville Aquatic Center staff can’t wait to see you this summer!