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Russell Sims Aquatic Center

Make the Russell Sims Aquatic Center your everyday summer vacation!

Children of all ages will enjoy the zero depth entry, palm trees, water buckets, lemon drops, splash playground, and beautiful beach area. How can we forget the 50 meter pool, two breathtaking water slides, and two diving boards where you can amaze the crowd.

Make it a point to come hungry. Our full line of concessions will have what you are craving. We are staffed with American Red Cross certified lifeguards and make customer service our #1 priority!

Call 270-393-3271 or 1-866-382-1794 for more info.

Sign up for text alerts to get the latest updates for park closures, special events and discounts:

Text "WaterBG" to 833-494-0660.

Contact Us

Cameron Levis
Recreation Division Manager
cameron.levis@bgky.org
270-393-3606

Russell Sims Aquatic Center - Splash Pool (Palm Trees)

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