Pipestem Splash Park — Attraction in West Virginia

We went today and while it was fun, not sure we will go again.

I purchased my tickets, and when they Were emailed, it stated I had to print them off. Well we’re traveling, so I could not. It was impossible to get anyone on the phone to ask questions. I called three times.

When we arrived, there was a sign in front of the splash pad parking lot that said lot was full, park in the lodge lot. Well, the lodge lot was full too, with multiple cars circling. I called and asked what to do, and they said it wasn’t their issue, the water park is separate, and I need to ask them… they don’t answer their phone, and no where to park…

Eventually we found a spot, then had to wait a good while in line. Once we were checked in, we found out the lake is 1/4 mile away, and you either walk or ride on a golf cart. It would be nice to have this information beforehand.

They have plastic lounge chairs at the lake, with some in the shade, but they were all taken when we arrived and no shade left. Luckily I brought a blanket for the sand, though there isn’t much space. If anyone else had arrived with us or right after there wouldn’t really be much space.

The kids had fun, but for me as the parent it wasn’t worth it. To be told three paid tickets do not equal a parking spot, and if there are no spots we’ll have to wait or forgo the $50 in tickets purchased really left a bad taste in my mouth for Pipestem.

If you do go, I definitely wouldn’t buy...

My family and I got super sick after playing in at the splash pad... Got approached by a woman telling us we were in the wrong parking lot when we were just trying to get closer to the entrance because of my special needs children. I never have a good experience at Pipestem. Every time I've been the staff act weird like they're suspicious of everyone... Also why do you have to pay for adults at a splash pad? Do u think I'm...

I took my niece and nephew, ages 8 and 9, to the adventure Lake at Pipestem and they LOVED it! What a great idea! (We didn't spend any time at the splash park above, though.) The blow ups were both challenging and a lot of fun. The water was cool and clean. The lifeguards and other staff were attentive, kind, and professional. I'm already planning to take them...