Guests can win prizes, make crafts at Waterford Oaks waterpark's 'Make a Splash' events

WATERFORD, Mich. – Oakland County Parks and Recreation’s Waterford Oaks Waterpark’s "Make A Splash" Series starts Monday, offering visitors the chance to dress up as an intergalactic character or a pirate, race a duck or soar through the air on a zip line.

Presented by Goldfish Swim School, the series includes four special events this summer at the waterpark. 

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From Monday to Thursday, zip line rides are free with waterpark admission. Riders are required to wear closed-toe shoes and be at least 45 pounds, but less than 250 pounds. Children 17 or younger must have a waiver completed by a parent or guardian. 

The zip line will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday will see a duck derby event.The event will include games such as a duck toss, making a quacking duck craft and a water gun tie-dye hand towel and a nature table with unique items.

Duck derby activities will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

July 25 will be Pirate Day, during which the best dressed pirate costume wins a prize. Guests can search for golden coins in the wave pool, make a pirate hook or a water gun tie-dye hand towel.

There will also be a star-themed nature activity and a tattoo station.

Pirate Day activities are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wookie Wednesday will be held Aug. 8, during which guests are invited to dress as a science fiction character and the best dressed wins a prize.

Guests can practice skills at targets, make a pool noodle light saber or a water gun tie-dye hand towel.