Question about Sandcastle Water Park

We go back to Pittsburgh at least once a year, but we%26#39;ve never been to Sandcastle.

We are looking to come in mid-August and have an 8 and 5-year old.

Is the Waterpark usually really crowded? Will my kids get run over by the crowd/older kids? (We would be with them, but I don%26#39;t want them getting lost in the shuffle.)

We are also doing Kennywood, the Zoo and Natural History Museum. All things the wife and I have done, so we%26#39;re good with those I think.

Thanks for any help.

Question about Sandcastle Water Park

Sandcastle was a highlight of annual August week-long visits my own four kids (when they were 4-12) had in Pittsburgh with my sister and mom. Even almost 20 years later there are great memories they laugh over.

Question about Sandcastle Water Park

Thanks.

So has it been 20 years since you%26#39;ve been there?

It wasn%26#39;t even there when I was a kid, but I%26#39;ve heard about it for years. I can%26#39;t believe it%26#39;s been open that long! Guess I%26#39;m getting old.

Hi! Your kids will have a blast at Sandcastle! They have a kid section there, so I think you will be ok with your kids. It can get pretty crowded but no more then any other normal park. I live about 20 - 30 minutes from Sandcastle and Kennywood. If you have any other questions let me know. When is the last time you have been to Kennywood - it changes every year!

P.S I love your picture! Go Steelers!!!

We haven%26#39;t been to Kennywood in about 5 years. So I%26#39;m really looking forward to the changes.

I%26#39;ve always wanted to visit Sandcastle but many times we are in town after they have closed for the season.

We got a good deal on Kennywood and will keep an eye out for Sandcastle deals. Any local places offer coupons?

We might stop at the Steelers training camp on our way back to New Jersey. I%26#39;ve always wanted to do that too!

Steeler camp is awesome, espically if the kids are into football. All the Steelers are very friendly and will come up and sign autographs and take picts and etc.

As for Kennywood deals - usually if you get your ticket at Giant Eagle, they have them cheaper there.

I have a Sandcastle season pass so I%26#39;m there a couple times a week. It does get crowded in hot weather but you shouldn%26#39;t have a problem with your kids getting run over by the crowd. A lot of people head home around 4:00 so its less crowded later in the day and the lines for the slides aren%26#39;t as long.

For more info about the park see their website at www.Sandcastlewaterpark.com.

You can save 20% booking your tickets online ahead of time if you know when you want to go. Sometimes there are coupons at Giant Eagle stores or on Pepsi cans.

Thanks Pitgirl! I appreciate the tips.

I have a season pass as well to Sandcastle. Get there early if you want a chair, especially if the weather is nice. Also they have a section called Wet Willies that is perfect for the age of your kids. Imagine a jungle gym with water cannons and waterfalls and slides. There is a slide, the Blue Tubaluba, that you can ride double with them. The food is ok, but they have the Famous potato Patch fries. You can bring snacks, they will search your bags at the gate. There is also a wave pool this is very nice and has different types of waves. The lower pool has the bar next to it and can be more of an adult area because of the bar. Hope this helps and Have a great trip!!!

Jenn