UPDATE: The splash pad at Carl Cowan Park is experiencing mechanical problems and will not open as planned this weekend.

Knox County splash pads open May 7 for 2016 season

Who:       Knox County Parks and Recreation

What:      Splash pads open for season

When:     Saturday, May 7

Where:    New Harvest Park, 4775 New Harvest Lane

                Powell Station Park, 2318 Emory Road, Lot-A

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (UPDATED: May 6, 2016) - Knox County Parks and Recreation will open its splash pads for the 2016 season on Saturday, May 7. The splash pad at Carl Cowan Park is experiencing mechanical problems and will not open as planned this weekend.

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. They are open, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. spring through fall.

For more information visit http://www.knoxcounty.org/parks/rec_activities.php#spray.