Be among the first to explore our brand-new outdoor water park!

Join us for a celebration featuring a ribbon-cutting, the very first jump into the water park, and a splash of swimming fun!

Plus, snag a commemorative popsicle koozie while supplies last!

The Water Park officially opens on our regular schedule (to be determined) on Memorial weekend.
Exclusive access for members only on weekends and holidays!

Want VIP Parking & Reserved Seating at the Stowe Water Park?

Check out our Give Big, Win Big Donor Drawing below!
Donate $1,000 to our Make it Happen Annual Giving Campaign for your chance to win:

✅ VIP RESERVED PARKING
Choose your spot (near the entrance or by the pool) and enjoy it all summer long—for 6 full months!

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✅ VIP POOL SEATING
Your choice of 4 lounge chairs OR a patio table & chairs, reserved just for you on any 3 days of your choice this summer!

🌟 Make your summer stress-free AND support a great cause.
Enter to win while your donation makes an impact right here in Gaston County!

See more details below* or enter now!

EVENT SCHEDULE

Pool Deck Open  |  5:15 PM
Ribbon-Cutting   |  5:30 PM
Pool Open for Swimming   |   5:45 - 7:30 PM

FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!

GIVE BIG, WIN BIG DONOR DRAWING

Get in on the FUN with our Make it Happen Annual Giving Campaign Donor Drawing
thanks to our prize sponsor, Clariant

The Make It Happen Give Big, Win Big Donor Drawing!

Here’s how it works:

Donate Today – Every dollar makes a difference

Learn More and Donate to Enter

Support Your Favorite Staff – It’s a fundraising race!Help them hit their goals while we reach the community. When you select a team or staff to support, you are directly helping them meet their fundraising goals. Thank you!

Win Prizes! – The more you give, the more entries you get! Enter to win different prize levels based on how much you give:

Prizes include:
- 1 free month of membership + Y SWAG ($50 donation)
- Win $200 in YMCA Credit ($100 donation)
- Ooni Karu 12" Pizza Oven ($250 donation)
- 36" Blackstone Griddle + Hard Cover ($250 donation)
- $500 in local flavor gift cards including Webb's Kitchen, Kaya Gastro Lunge, and Old Stone Steak House ($500 donation)
- Stowe Water Park VIP Pack: reserved parking spot for 6 months and four reserve four lounge chairs or one table for any three days of the summer at our new outdoor water park! ($1,000 donation)

Note: If you've already given at least $50 to the Stowe Make it Happen campaign, you are already entered in the drawing.

Drawing happens Friday, May 9 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM at our Celebration Event

You don’t need to be present to win! Click the link below to see prizes, donate, and for full Donor Rules and Eligibility.

Give with heart. Give with purpose. Help us Make It Happen!

Oh... and good luck!

Learn More and Donate to Enter