Splash-n-Dash Aqua Park opens May 23

Splash-n-Dash Aqua Park said on May 14 that it will open its 2026 season on Saturday, May 23, at Lake McSwain Recreation Area in Snelling, California. The park said the site is at 9090 Lake McClure Road, about 25 miles northeast of Merced and roughly 70 miles from both Fresno and Yosemite. The announcement came in a PR Newswire release and on the park’s own website, which says the attraction is returning with new features for the 2026 season. ### When does the park actually open? Saturday, May 23, 2026 is the public opening date listed by Splash-n-Dash in its May 14 release and on its homepage. The company said the park is returning for the summer season at Lake McSwain, inside the recreation area near Snelling. (prnewswire.com) The Lake McSwain campground and recreation site also lists Splash-n-Dash tickets for the 2026 season, adding a separate confirmation that the attraction is operating again this year. ### Where is it, and what is at the site besides the water park? Lake McSwain Recreation Area is the location named in the opening announcement, and the park lists the address as 9090 Lake McClure Road in Snelling. (prnewswire.com) Splash-n-Dash says it sits inside the recreation area rather than as a standalone site, which means visitors are entering a broader lakeside complex. (lakemcclure.com) The Lake McSwain recreation page says the site includes a marina, campground, swimming beach area, kayak rentals, picnic areas and food service. Splash-n-Dash’s website separately says The Reel Deal Market & Cafe is open on all days the water park is open. ### What is new for the 2026 season? Splash-n-Dash said its Big Chivo slide has been expanded for 2026. (prnewswire.com) The company described the upgrade as a 20-foot drop followed by another 30 feet of sliding in the May 14 release and on a “What’s New in 2026” page. (lakemcclure.com) Splash Attack!, which the company calls California’s first extreme water tag experience, is now included with admission, according to the same materials. The park also said private 45-minute rentals of the water-tag arena will be available daily in late afternoon slots for parties, team events and group outings. (prnewswire.com) The 2026 update page also says Wi-Fi will be available for purchase at the beach, with season passholders able to buy daily Wi-Fi at half price. That page says e-bike rentals are coming at Lake McSwain, though it does not give a launch date. ### How much does it cost to go? Splash-n-Dash lists online weekday prices at $34.99 for an all-day pass and $24.99 for a one-hour pass. (prnewswire.com) Weekend online prices are listed at $39.99 for all day and $29.99 for one hour, while at-the-park prices are higher in each category. The park’s pricing page says there is also a $10 entrance fee per vehicle to access the Lake McSwain Recreation Area. (mysplashndash.com) Season passes are listed at $129.99 for an individual pass, and the family pack starts at $369.96 for at least four passes. Splash-n-Dash also lists a Lil’ Splash ticket at $19.99 online and says the area is for children under age 7 or under 45 inches tall, with adult supervision required. (mysplashndash.com) Spectators and beach guests do not need a Splash-n-Dash ticket, according to the park’s pricing and information pages. ### What should visitors know before they go? Splash-n-Dash says tickets are available at the park, but warns that entry is first come, first served, so booking ahead is recommended. (mysplashndash.com) The company also says only guests using the inflatable attractions need tickets. The homepage says season passes are valid every operating day during the season, and the park is already selling tickets and passes online ahead of the May 23 opening. (mysplashndash.com) The next public milestone is that May 23 launch at Lake McSwain in Snelling, with admission, rentals and season-pass options listed on the operator’s website. (mysplashndash.com)