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The Bay Water Park

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  • The Quick Facts

    Location

    7101 Longview Rd.

    Council District

    6

    Park District

    South

    The Bay Logo

    The Bay Water Park is the home of the #BayRider. Catch a wave and master the art of surfing! Visit thebaykc.com for more info.

    Open Saturday May 28 through Monday September 5
    Monday – Friday, Noon – 8 p.m.
    Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    Sunday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    Holidays, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

    Beginning Monday, August 15, The Bay will operate on the following schedule:
    Monday – Thursday, CLOSED
    Friday, 5 – 8 p.m.
    Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    Sunday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

    Daily Admission
    Under 48″ tall: $5
    48″ and taller: $9, $7 without BayRider
    Senior, 60+: $6, $5 without BayRider
    Child, age 1 and under: FREE
    Twilight Admission (after 5 p.m.): $3 off

    Group Admission/Punch Cards
    Cheaper by the Dozen (12+patrons; no pre-registration required): $6/person
    Pre-registered groups : $5.50/person
    Eight-visit punch card: $60, $40 without BayRider
    Four-pack of Adult passes: $300, add BayRider pass for an additional $20/person

    Season Passes

    Under 48″tall
    Prior to 3/15                                     3/16-5/15                                           5/16 and Later
    $55                                                          $60                                                          $79

    48″ and taller
    Prior to 3/15                                     3/16-5/15                                           5/16 and Later

    $65/$75 with BayRider Pass*    $75/$85 with BayRider Pass*     $99/$119 with BayRider Pass*

    Senior, age 60+
    Prior to 3/15                                     3/16-5/15                                           5/16 and Later

    $55/$65 with BayRider Pass*     $60/$70 with BayRider Pass*   $79/$99 with BayRider Pass*                                             

    *BayRider Pass-unlimited rides on the newest attraction in KC, all participants must be 48” tall and have a signed participant waiver on file.

    Season Pass Holders receive a 20% discount on birthday parties, group swim lessons, junior programs, water aerobics, splash n play.

    Purchase Passes Online!

    Party Packages
    Is your child’s birthday right around the corner? Make it a splish splashin’ time they will never forget. The Bay has a great birthday package available for your child and eleven of their friends. All reservations must be made 7 days in advance. Parties are offered Monday through Friday at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., or 5 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., or 6 p.m. The birthday parent may bring their own cake, plates, utensils and decorations

    The Simply Fun Package includes: $125
    All day admission for 12 (2 adults and 10 children)
    Reservation of the birthday area for 90 minutes
    A frozen treat from the concession stand!
    A special t-shirt for the birthday child

    The Deluxe Package includes: $175
    All day admission for 12 (2 adults and 10 children)
    Reservation of the birthday area for 90 minutes
    A hot dog, chips, drinks for each party guest
    A special t-shirt for the birthday child

    The Superdooper Package includes: $225
    All day admission for 12 (2 adults and 10 children)
    Reservation of the birthday area for 90 minutes
    A hot dog, chips, drinks for each party guest
    A special t-shirt for the birthday child
    15 postcard invitations with pre-paid postage
    Table goods to serve 15 (plates, napkins, cups, plasticware)
    Birthday Cupcakes: 1-1/2 dozen

    SURFIN’ Package Add On: $30 for 30 minutes
    Exclusive use of the BayRider for 30 minutes
    Package availability is limited to the first and last party of the day and spaces will fill quickly
    Participants must be 48” tall to ride and must have a signed participant waiver on file

    Rentals
    All rentals must be a minimum of two hours in length, plus staff cost.
    $100/ hour Friday-Sunday evenings
    $100/ hour Sunday mornings
    All rentals must be booked and approved at least three weeks in advance.
    All regular pool rules apply during rentals.

     

    Rent the BayRider

    Rent the BayRider for your private party… Available for private rental when The Bay is not open to the public. A 1 hour minimum is required and the following fees apply:

    • 1hour- $90, each additional hour is $60
    • Add the BayRider to a partial or whole facility rental for $60 per hour
    • Want to learn how to ride, add a coach for $45 per hour
    • Participants must be 48” tall to ride and must have a signed participant wavier on file.
    • Pre-registration is required with a minimum of 7 days advance notice and payment in full at the time of reservation.

    Call 816-350-2628 for rental pricing.

  • CONTACT INFO

  • Hours Of Operation: Memorial Day to Labor Day
    Open daily, May 25 through Sept. 2: Monday - Friday, Noon - 7 p.m.
    Saturday, Noon - 7 p.m.
    Sunday, 1-6 p.m.; Holidays, 1-6 p.m.
    When the Hickman Mills School District is in session, The Bay will operate on the following schedule: Monday - Thursday: Closed, Friday 4-7 p.m., Saturday Noon-7 p.m., and Sunday 1-6 p.m.
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