In addition to the fully equipped playground at Simpson Park, most of the summer activity revolves around the Chilli Bay Water Park!

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Originally constructed in 1963, the aquatic center received a facelift in 1994 that included a zero-depth entry area and two water slides. The facility continued to draw an average of 32,000 swimmers annually, but significant changes were implemented with the development of the Chilli Bay Water Park in 2013.

HISTORY: Chilli Bay Water Park, the $4.2 million aquatic center in Simpson Park, first opened Friday afternoon, June 7, 2013. The park welcomed guests for a grand opening event on Saturday, June 8, with a public open house held Wednesday, June 12. Aquatic Center Renovated | Click here for more Aquatic Center News...

DETAILS: The water park is divided into age-appropriate zones. In the zero-depth entry pool, there is a children's slide and spray feature as well as a low-angle family slide. In another pool is a log roll, a rock-climbing wall, a high diving board and a low diving board. There are also two more slides: a high-speed enclosed tubular slide, and an inner tube slide leading into the lazy river. The water park has lots of shade and some underwater bench seating. The facility has an island theme with Tiki huts, Tiki-like carvings, surf boards and palm trees. The facility is being paid for through an existing capital improvements sales tax. At the water park's busiest times, there will be 21 lifeguards, 18 of whom are on deck at all times. Swimming lessons are provided for all swimming levels each summer.

CAPTION: This aerial picture provides a comprehensive view of the new Chilli Bay Water Park in Chillicothe's Simpson Park. A $4.2 million renovation project included two large slides, a family slide/children's play area in the northwest pool, underwater seating, a log roll, climbing wall, basketball hoop and high and low dives in the southwest pool, and the addition of a lazy river at the east end of the facility. The parking lot was also expanded.

NEWS

Chilli Bay Water Park Makes Big Splash; Earns Innovative Award
By Calli Price, September 26, 2013

Chillicothe's Chilli Bay Water Park made a big splash in its inaugural year, not only surpassing expected revenues and attendance numbers but also earning the Missouri Municipal League Innovation Award, a statewide award that is given to innovative projects. There were 67 city applicants across the state considered for the MML award. The award is given in three categories: large city, medium city and small city. Out of 22 applicants in the medium city category, Chillicothe's Chilli Bay project received first. Director of Parks and Recreation Josh Norris accepted the award, which was presented at the September 30, 2013, city council meeting. The Chilli Bay project cost $4.2 million in addition to the operating cost of nearly $260,000. After analyzing the season's operation, it was established that the cost of operating Chilli Bay was nearly $60,000 under the initial spending projection. Attendance totals for the season also exceeded expectations. The total number of visitors, excluding the number of people who attended pool rentals, was estimated at 36,026 persons. The average daily attendance was 419 people.

2019 Season
Open May 27, 2019
Call Us At 660-646-6107.

DATES & HOURS OF OPERATION:

May 27, 2019: Chilli Bay plans to open for the season
September 2, 2019: Chilli Bay plans to close for the season

NOTE: May be effected by local holidays - Check Facebook for Daily Updates.

Chilli Bay will close at 4:00 p.m. on July 4, 5, 6 for the Independence Day celebrations.

Starting August 11, 2019 - Weekend hours ONLY:
Saturday and Sunday - 1pm to 6pm
Labor Day, Monday, September 2 - 12pm to 5pm
We will finish the season with our annual DOGGIE DIP - 5PM TO 6PM, Monday, September 2
Pups $5 and People Free!

2019 Rates
DAILY ADMISSION: $10
Senior Citizens: $5
Kindergarten through 12th Grade: $6
Children Younger than Kindergarten: $1 fee (The fees for younger children has been added to allow Chilli Bay to provide swim diapers for each child in that age bracket.)

SEASON PASSES: Individuals $110

PUNCH PASSES / WATER FITNESS: Both $65

2019 Swimming Lessons

The facility will host three swim sessions this summer - see form for dates! Note: All 2019 sessions are in July, hoping to provide a warmer lesson for all!

2019 Chilli Bay Swimming Lessons Information & Sign Up Form

Questions? Call us at 660-646-6107.

RETEACH DAY:
We will hold a reteach day at the end of each session for swimmers who don't have a strong test out of their level. The reteach day will serve as an extra 50-minute session to strengthen your child's swimming skills. Our instructors will have more information on the reteach days for each session.

PRICE: $60.00 per child. We ask that you pay for swimming lessons on the first day of the session you choose or any day before.

Feel free to contact Chilli Bay at 660-646-6107 with any questions.

WATER WALKS

Water Walk is for Adults Only - Morning Times and Evening Times - See Facebook for more information.

WATER WALK IS $65.00 for the 2019 SEASON; $20.00 Weekly or $5.00 per day.

FAMILY FUN NIGHTS - Hours extended until 8 p.m. - See Facebook for more information.

Be sure to like us at CHILLI BAY WATER PARK on FACEBOOK! Find special announcements, fun photos, and important weather updates!

Chilli Bay Water Park (Call Us At 660-646-6107.) Season Information | Swim Lessons | Water Walks!