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Fort Knox Water Park

Fort Knox, KY

Seasonal Fort Knox water park with pool fun, slides, sprays, and a shallow splash zone for younger children.

Fort Knox Water Park outdoor aquatic area with pool and water-play features.

The official MWR page describes slides, sprays, and pool fun for all ages.

Editorial notes

What stands out

A good regional option if you already have Fort Knox access or are planning around military-community amenities, but less friction-free than a city splash pad.

Good fit

  • Military and Fort Knox families planning repeat summer visits
  • Mixed-age groups wanting both splash and pool play
  • Birthday gatherings using a pavilion rental
  • Families with a younger child who needs a shallow splash zone

Consider another option if

  • Visitors wanting a simple free public splash pad
  • Families needing easy spontaneous access without base-related logistics
  • Toddlers who only want low-intensity splash-only play

Know Before You Go

Season
Officially open seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Hours vary with season or weather
Yes

What to Expect

For kids

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages
  • Ground sprays
  • Toddler zone

For caregivers

  • Pavilions
  • Changing area
  • Little shade
  • On site
  • Partially fenced
Visit type
Destination style seasonal aquatic outing rather than a quick neighborhood splash stop
Read more about this location

Fort Knox Water Park is a seasonal outdoor aquatic facility located on post behind Devers Middle School and Teen Center. It combines pool play, slides, spray features, and the Mini Shark Shallows splash area designed for children ages 6 and under with adult supervision. This is a stronger fit for families already comfortable with Fort Knox access rules or military-community outings than for a casual neighborhood splash stop. Pavilion rentals and group pricing make it useful for organized summer gatherings.

Hours & Admission

Posted hours

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Weekly posted opening hours
Mondayclosed
Tuesdayclosed
Wednesdayclosed
Thursdayclosed
Fridayclosed
Saturday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
Children 2 And UnderFree with paying adult

Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Location

5539 Chaffee Avenue

Fort Knox, KY, 40121

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Sources & Updates

1 public source on record · Last checked Apr 10, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.

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Last check on record
Apr 10, 2026
Sources reviewed
1 public source

Public sources

  • Fort Knox MWR - Water Parkknox.armymwr.com

    Official MWR page confirms slides, sprays, pool fun, Mini Shark Shallows rules, and pavilion rentals.

    Checked: name, address, phone, season, pricing, hours

What changed

  • April 10, 2026

    Used official late-season hours shown on the current MWR page and retained seasonal-hours variability.