Chesapeake Beach Water Park Rates

Friday, May 5, 2023 (Chesapeake Beach, MD)-The Chesapeake Beach Water Park recently released the 2023 season rates* for day passes, season passes, birthday parties, swim lessons, rentals, and our new family passes!

What is factored into the Park rates?

Capacity: During COVID-19, the Town lowered the capacity of the Park by over 70% and prioritized Town and County residents during a challenging time. The Town of Chesapeake Beach Town Council made this decision knowing that the revenues were unsustainable; however, the health and wellness of the community were more important. A lower capacity limit at the Park prompted many guests to commend the Town for the decision bringing many guests back to the Park that had not been there in years due to the overcrowding. The lower capacity notably decreased safety incidences, with Park management recognizing the benefit of a significant decrease in injuries and zero serious injuries occurring. The Town of Chesapeake Beach acknowledges that maintaining a decreased capacity increases the cost per guest; however, returning the Park to an overcrowded legal capacity of 1,000+ guests at a time will not provide the safety and Park experience our guests and employees deserve and appreciate. 

Costs: For the 2023 season, the Park faces unavoidable and substantial price increases due to our current economic environment. Costs include maintaining the aging infrastructure of the Park, increased utility costs and increased chemical costs. 

Local Employment: The 2023 rates provide the employment of 150+ local employees. The Town is proud to say that we employ some of the best employees our local community has to offer. We have ensured our staff receive competitive wages to increase retention and attract top talent, to increase overall employee and customer satisfaction. Our staff is the heart of the Park and have been working year-round to prepare the Park for the ultimate guest experience!

Who owns the Chesapeake Beach Water Park?

The Chesapeake Beach Water Park is a municipally owned Park owned by the residents of the Town of Chesapeake Beach. For this reason user fees must cover Park costs. As a municipal enterprise fund, all revenues received are used for the Park and are not transferred for municipal operation. When guests are not covering the cost of service, it creates a liability for Town residents to cover the expenses of the Water Park through their general property taxes. 

Check out our season pass options for the best value! We hope you will join us for the 2023 season at the Chesapeake Beach Water Park in the beautiful Town of Chesapeake Beach.  

*Due to the ever-changing economic environment as well as necessary operational decisions, park rates are always subject to change.

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