Reviews of Palmetto Falls Water Park (Park)

Vanessa Boualam

If you want to experience the movie “back to the future” this is the right place! Thank you to the Steve FM radio and the « computer »loud speaker! First of all the price! 13$/person

Derytah Tomara

Enjoyed it. Please do not wear cotton. I got to sunbathe too

Vanessa Boualam

If you want to experience the movie “back to the future” this is the right place! Thank you to the Steve FM radio and the « computer »loud speaker! First of all the price! 13$/person

German Rodriguez

The best thing is the lazy river!

CuracaoGolfer

Very clean, well supervised, and a good variety of activities and different water attractions.

Steven McKelvy

Are you single

Andreidi Figueroa

It was awesome nd borin

Aaliyah Lyles

Palmetto Falls water park is a fun place to go to when I went I got in the lazy river and the slides.It's fun go on to Palmetto Falls!

Joel Hart

Nice and clean water park, would like to see the opening schedule to extend a little further.

erica L

Was not able to get on base to go to the park. I am a veteran and had my DD214 and a veteran ID and they still would not let me and my children on base to go to the park. Rediculous. I've been to MANY bases in and out of the military and have never had so much trouble. A background check 72 hours in advance? Seriously???!

Manuel Lopez

Great location and fun in the sun for the kiddos.

Kiyanka Adams

We'll definitely go again

Brinderlyn Johnson

They play good music.

Aidan McGreevy

Very nice parking lot for basic training soldiers to run around in. Bring water.

Marilyn S

Did not get to rained out

Fred Hernandez

Amazing place for Soldiers and there family members. (Retirees and veteran friendly)

Marci Muir

LOTS of rules but overall good park for families.

Dollis Peters

Fun for all ages..inexpensive

Bobby Caron

This place is not worth wasting time

Kimoraa Jaydee

cause I wanna see it

Susan E. DeLaine

So relaxing i could go every day

McKenzie Guyton

Awesome.

Charles Darwin

Good times.

Nicola Clarke-Morgan

Great place to visit with family!!!

Odell Brown

It was. Closed it winter the need. Hot pools lol on da real

Connie Wood

Great place to spend the afternoon

william fortner

Great looking place I was just hear at the wrong time of year

Amy Phillipy

Always a blast!

Jeanette Butler

Great water park for kids. On the army base. Make sure to take your own towels

Trance Tallentine

Good fun for kids - Place is managed well and they keep the undesirables in check.

Debra Wright

Local water park conveniently located in Ft Jackson. You're required to show ID to get on base. Then they do a background check before you buy a ticket...but the process is very quick. It's not a huge park but there's enough variety for a couple of hours to play & rest: A seperate area appropriate for toddlers and timid young kids. Water slides for young kids and older kids/adults. A wading pool and a lazy river of course. There's nothing challenging but kids of all ages seemed to be having a good time. The park closes at 7:00 but the office closes around 3:00. Pros: Numerous life guards through out, lots of lounge chairs in the sun and shade. Cons: You need to get a key to access the only changing room. This is probably why the bathroom was VERY wet.

Christajah Jones

Love this place a fun place to go

Scott Davis

Good price with great lazy river and slides

Derytah Tomara

Enjoyed it. Please do not wear cotton. I got to sunbathe too

Morgan Haynes

Life gaurds are attentive, clean, and fun. Snack bar is slow and unorganized. But we don't frequent the snack bar much. Visit at least 3-4 times a week.

John Benton

The Family really enjoyed the day.

Kelesha Banton

Had fun here

Aidan Sampson

tosmall

William Nagelkirk

It's ok. Mostly for small children, there isn't much for anyone older. More than I'd like to pay for something that size, and they don't let internationals with valid ID onto the base, so my friends' day was ruined. Guess it's nice if you have kids, but it gets a "meh" from me.

MJ Gardner

Me and my family go all the time it is so much fun the have slides a lazy river gator lagoon a sand bar cafe and an amazing staff

Jen Ulasiewicz

Our kids love the lazy river! :)

Chris Shirey

Good times

Marsha Fields

This is a nice family water park for all ages

B B

Amazing

Danny

Great place for children living on post to cool off in the summer

Shirel Summers

Nice small water park play place for the kids on Fort Jackson!.. They also have an pool for adults right in the middle so you can see the kids practically from any angle.. The lazy river is cool too in case you just wanna drift around while the kids play.. We have gone 3 times already this year and will definitely be going back again!

Crystal Nyman

Very dirty and over priced. Won't be going back.

Haley Rider

This is a great pool/water park in Columbia. The different size water slides are great for kids of all ages. The lazy river is a good size. The pool and lazy river were clean and well kept. They have plenty of tubes and they come in double or single. I did not go to the kiddie pool or splash pad but we may venture over there next time we go. They also have pizza, hamburgers, fries, and other food you can order. If kids need a break from the pool there is a playground that is shaded. We have bought season passes here over he past 2 years.

keith groll

The kid's and I enjoyed our time, but I think it's time to update some things. However, the price was very reasonable. Suggestions: add a wave pool and put a basketball hoop and volleyball net attached to the swimming pool.

Juanita Faye Tasney

Small water park but very close to home and so relaxing!

James Munford

Nice and relaxing for the family!

Cameron McFadden

It seems to be near impossible to bring our children to the water park here. I wanted to bring my son and his friends, but was told that there is a 3 day advance notice that needs to be given as well as background checks, and these can take up to weeks to be finalized. The children in Columbia have nothing to do at all during the summer unless their parents are rich and can afford those high end summer camps. It would be nice, and it will also bring in revenue, if this park would allow civilians to come here without the hassle. It will probably help reduce crimes being committed by kids that just sit at home all day while their parents are working during the summer. I understand that they want to be safe, but there are other measures that they can take to ensure everyone's safety and fun. It's hard to plan a day at the water park 3 days out and waiting weeks on background check to be finalized especially when traveling with your children, their friends, and then other relatives.

Killingjoker 124

Did no go

Green Beret Unlimited

Good for the price. Not happy that they allow civilians to come here. So much for security and military only.

Amanda Lynn

Lots of fun

Barbara Davis

Looks like an awesome place but is currently closed for the season. I'm willing to wait because I am just enjoying the cooler weather.

Jackie Harper

Clean and relaxing

G3X4 Picklez

Fun

Lisa A

Very fun place

Joycelyn Neal

It's a nice spot to take the kids for the summer months.

Kim G

Great spot for the kids. Hate the park doesn't stay open later than mid-august

Jose R

Very nice

Danny Sciortino

Great place to relax!

Dawn Davenport

The water park itself is awesome, but it is a real hassle getting in. And no outside food or drinks allowed. WE NEED A WATER PARK IN COLUMBIA THAT EVERYONE CAN GO TO! THERE IS MORE THAN ENOUGH LAND TO BUILD ONE, JUST STOP BUILDING SO MANY STORAGE UNITS EVERYWHERE!

Gwendolyn Fleming

Had a blast

Willie Grandison

Great place for the kids. Not crowed and great prices

Haley Rider

This is a great pool/water park in Columbia. The different size water slides are great for kids of all ages. The lazy river is a good size. The pool and lazy river were clean and well kept. They have plenty of tubes and they come in double or single. I did not go to the kiddie pool or splash pad but we may venture over there next time we go. They also have pizza, hamburgers, fries, and other food you can order. If kids need a break from the pool there is a playground that is shaded. We have bought season passes here over he past 2 years.

Miriam Scotchmer

Website says they are open. Voicemail says they are open we get there and they tell us they arnt open

Kieran Carrington

Great place to take the family to cool off

Linda Echevarria

Nice place.

Scott

Unfortunately this is the only water park in town. There's not much here except for a couple slides and a lazy river. I wish they had more to do including a wave pool. More slides for smaller kids.

Ashley Paul

Doggy day was awesome!

Mike Kuhlmann

The water park was closed I just parked in the lot.

Jay LaCroix

Fun place to escape the heat.

Xxbe4chparty

I enjoy myself when I went there

Caribbean Queen

Great place for kids

Emily McCormick

Great place to bring your family. It has three water slides, a lazy river, a lap pool and a kiddie pool! Sandbar food is good and it's got tons of lifeguards.

Bailey Keller

So much fun

Christopher Peterson

Needs more panic areas but had a great time

keith groll

The kid's and I enjoyed our time, but I think it's time to update some things. However, the price was very reasonable. Suggestions: add a wave pool and put a basketball hoop and volleyball net attached to the swimming pool.

William Rust

Simple but well run

stephanie chaney

Nice place. Great for kids

Wes Roesch

Family fun

Rianna Shelton

They food bustin

Felix Williams

We love the Palmetto Falls Water Park on Ft. Jackson! Our grandchildren come to visit every summer and they love it, too. It's a great way to spend the hot, summer days we have here in Columbia.

My Name Is Not Quaid

Went last week with the family, and within 20 minutes had to save a small child from drowning in the lazy river because his mom couldn’t be bothered to keep him close. He was clinging onto an inner tube with his nose just above the water, trying to scream for his life. I picked him up and wandered around with him for a few minutes trying to find his parent(s) before a lifeguard offered to take him. Overall the park is nice and has a variety of slides and play areas, though the teenage lifeguards are probably the most condescending jerks I’ve encountered at such a place. Seriously, if you don’t want to work there, save us all the trouble and just quit already.

willie fair

This is a great place in the Columbia area to go to to cool off. My daughter and I had a great time and looking forward to coming back.

Robert Bethea

Great place for families. Not the largest water park you have been to, but offers everything you need. A kiddie area for Abby children under 36 inches, lazy river, large deeper pool, kids slide, 3 bigger slides, snack bar, and play ground. Life guards on duty at all times and offer first aid services.

Casey Weirich

Great famly fun just dont forget the sun screen!

John Jenkins

Great place to visit with the kids

Shakia Edmond

Most relaxing place.

David Troyer

Water slides, a lazy river, and plenty of activities for the whole family.

Joel Yarborough

My wife tried to get on last week, but was told at the gate that she had to purchase her tickets in advance. She came back home and purchased tickets online. Today, I tried to take the girls and was told that even though I had tickets I now had to pass a background check that took 3 days to complete. I was told that this was instituted 2 days ago. apparently MWR thinks I have the ability to alter time. If you are a civilian Fort Jackson doesn't want you there, regardless of what they may claim.

Patty Pappagallo

Clean and the workers are very professional

Stephanie Ritter

A good place to get pictures of your soldier while on base visiting them.

Brian Benac

There was poop on the island, even after Makin the life guard aware it wasn't cleaned up.

Josh Bitle

Very affordable Kids love it

Desiree Otoole

So much fun for all ages.

Sheree Carsen

Perct day in the sun:)

Brenda Peake

Best place to go relax.....military base....kids are well behaved....lots of life guards/pool personnel....clean, inexpensive...food on site that is inexpensive, too!

lisa holcombe

This is one of the best water park me and my mom have ever been too if you want a good water park to go to you should go to and it would be best to order your tickets online before you go or you will have to go on your phone and do it in the office and do it that way.

Adam Emrich

I would honestly give more stars, except for their snack / lunch place's long lines and wait time. Plus, the mats they put down, so you don't burn your feet on the hot cement, hurt my bare feet.

A Man of Dust

Awesome for something for free

Shawn Sears

Great time and refreshing in this HEAT!

Deidre Martin

If it's hot, you have kids and you're in the Ft. Jackson area and have access to the facility, it's a nice little water park to visit. Get there early, shade is limited, unless you bring your own beach umbrellas.

Tyeneisha Robinson

So many life guards (actively doing their jobs) , and the water is no more then 4 feet deep. I love taking my 3 year old and 13 year old they have a blast Everytime! My favorite part is the lazy river.

My Name Is Not Quaid

Went last week with the family, and within 20 minutes had to save a small child from drowning in the lazy river because his mom couldn’t be bothered to keep him close. He was clinging onto an inner tube with his nose just above the water, trying to scream for his life. I picked him up and wandered around with him for a few minutes trying to find his parent(s) before a lifeguard offered to take him. Overall the park is nice and has a variety of slides and play areas, though the teenage lifeguards are probably the most condescending jerks I’ve encountered at such a place. Seriously, if you don’t want to work there, save us all the trouble and just quit already.

Julie Weinberg

So much fun. Perfect kids play place.

Anthony Johnson

We had a birthday party here at it was somuch space at the pavilion and had a blast at the water park.

Heather Kliem

I had a great time with my family. This was our first time here and we had our grandbabies who wanted to play in the water. Great place to go

Anthony Jackson

Great place to relax, my 5 years old grandson, loves it!!!

Diana Jones

Definitely need to get a family pass because we plan to go back some more this summer. It cost $7 for ID card holder. They have a small slide, and a bigger one on opposite side. They do have a separate kiddie area. Plus a lazy river. We stayed 3hours and were exhausted by the time we left. But it was alot of fun!

Marie

Horrible customer service, way too pricey, and the pool is unkept.

amanda rice

Small park but great for the price

Angela Gilliam

The place was really beyond what we expected. The lazy river is quite large and the 5 slides of different sizes were all fun. There is a regular swim pool too. There are plenty of lounge chairs in the shade and in the sun . A size little kid/ baby area with lifeguard. There's even a nice playground with in the fenced-in area. Well worth the $7

willie fair

This is a great place in the Columbia area to go to to cool off. My daughter and I had a great time and looking forward to coming back.

blanche starling

Thanks you fora very nice car show

Chrissy I

This is an extremely small waterpark but nice to have on base. Since it's on base though, I don't like that civilians have access to it. There was a long wait to get in the park, and the locks were super expensive. At least you get part of it back... There are 2 different types of slides, parents are not allowed to ride with small kids, a lazy river, kiddie pool, and splash pad. There's a playground as well.

Tim Tomasura

Palmetto Falls, it just opened for the season today, so we decided to check it out... It was very reasonably priced for military ID card holders and their families. It has plenty of seating and lounge areas. As for pools it has a long "lazy river" that takes about 10-12 minutes to lap the park. Nestled inside the lazy river is a wading and swimming area that ranges in depth from 3.5 to 4 feet. There are 5 total slides, of varying heights. As well as a kids zone and a snack bar.

Sarah Newman

Lifeguards are attentive and the facilities were clean and family-friendly

Danny Sciortino

Great day!

Taina Reyes

Had a great time!

Pigeon Hobby

Needs renovation. Homeless sleeping. Dirty.

Linda Beckham

Clean, safe, pretty!

A Scott

Fair price for the size of the waterpark

Lynn Montezuma

Loved it

Carlos LeMarie

Been coming here with my family for several years now. This is a great place for young kids and family. Even though my boys are older now, they still enjoy it. Lifeguards are always alert and courteous. The staff is friendly and attentive.

Emily Okon

So much fun

Briannah Snyder

Great place!

Davion McCray

It is the best

Kayla Moody

Great family hang out spot. We have been a couple times now and it's never crowded like you think it would be. They have tons of life guards on duty and energy is really good at this place.

Danielle Kemp

While the kids enjoyed this my concern would be how hot the wood was even with mats over top it was scaulding to walk on and when you tried to hurry they blew the whistle at you for running. I did appreciate how the lifeguards actually did their job and kept things running smoothly. But I also think they were a little too aggressive in some instances.

Katrina Lorey

My kiddos and I love it! Return several times! Small but fun, lifeguards always on point! The price for entry is low, and food is inexpensive but good! I would also like to share today's experience. Shout out to management! As I was leaving a family was trying to come in with a dachshund but couldn't bring it in. So the older man and little girl took it back to the car and left it! Then the family tried buy tickets to cool off from the 96 degree day! The park DENIED them entry because they didn't want the dog left in car!

Kayla Moody

Great family hang out spot. We have been a couple times now and it's never crowded like you think it would be. They have tons of life guards on duty and energy is really good at this place.

Hochiminh Rosario Cuevas

Affordable. Clean. And lots of fun. It is indeed a small waterpark, but boy, do my kids have fun.

Michell Carr

I was like a little kid on the slides. So much fun for duch a reasonable price.

Dayton Pruet

Awesome fun water park for a hot summers day.

Shelly Johnson

Perfect for me and my 12 year old daughter to spend some quality time cooling off

Nyisha Mosley

Fun nice Clean place to Relax with GREAT FOOD. NICE PEOPLE.

Stacie Eller

Clean, neat and fun for all ages.

Jessica Larsen

So this is a cute little water park close to home. My husband is a disabled vet so I am unsure about civilians with no military affiliations being allowed on. The process was simple the life guards are everywhere watching after the kids. And there is a little something for all ages. This is not by any means a large park but def fun. No outside food or beverages band if you have a cwp you still cannot being firearms on base. All looks to be fairly clean. Def a nice time to spend with family

Elem Ay

Needs to be cleaner

Sarah Burleson

Place is absolutely amazing! So much fun! There's water slides, lazy river, pool area, play ground, and plenty of places to lay out! Lots of shade areas abd they serve food and strings! Great family fun!

Jessica Williams

We just left but it was really nice. Plenty of life guards and the kids had a blast

Robert Mulholland

Great local water park, although the background check DMV style setup was definitely a bit of an inconvenience before having fun

Diane Werner

We had a blast!

Katrina Lorey

My kiddos and I love it! Return several times! Small but fun, lifeguards always on point! The price for entry is low, and food is inexpensive but good! I would also like to share today's experience. Shout out to management! As I was leaving a family was trying to come in with a dachshund but couldn't bring it in. So the older man and little girl took it back to the car and left it! Then the family tried buy tickets to cool off from the 96 degree day! The park DENIED them entry because they didn't want the dog left in car!

Maw Bear FIBRO WARRIOR

I never visited I probably passed its Winter I went to Frt. Jackson

Michael Lizewski

Thrilled that veterans and vetted civilians may enjoy a treasure such as this. Only wish it would stay open later as working families may enjoy later into the night during summer.

ih8dst8

What I love is all the civilians claiming they cannot get on base. Shore up your lives and you will pass the background check. Stop complaining and giving low ratings because you didn't even get to the park to rate. Rate the base, not the park. Want to enjoy the water park, join the service. There is a reason for security. This ain't Frankies Fun Park, this is a military installation. What I hate about the park is the entrance cost.

Jaquan Ridgeway

my family loved it.

Eddie Huggins

Best time for all.

Debbie Earle

OMG, my grandkids cannot get enough of this place. Grownups enjoy the mist and shade too

Chan'nel Torres

Great place to take the family!

Lora Amador

Was great

Stacey Johnson

They need more shaded areas. The pool deck and other walking areas are extremely hot due to the SC sun, highly recommend water shoes. It wasn't overly crowded on the first Sunday of the season. The lifeguards are very attentive and professional. Great and cheap way to spend the day. Don't forget the sunscreen!

Tami Neitz

It wasn't worth the price. It also was complicated to get in. You have to park at the entrance to Ft Jackson and go inside a building. Then you have to give Social Security number and other personal information. They also do a background check. This process takes about 30 minutes. It's too much to go through for the water park.

Bradford Ruff

If you want immediate access enlist in the Army like I did.

Chris Blacknall

Small water park with a new/clean feel. Most the staff is great. Friendly and helpful. Not the biggest or the best, but very family friendly.

Cyndi Gee

My grandkids loved it...

Eric Twitty

Nice place. Kids had a good time.

Norma Elizabeth Hernandez

Love it...

James Williams

It was closed due to construction. One guy out chipping on it.

kenneth hougey

Not the biggest water park in the world, but nothing to really complain about. Great place to beat the heat, especially with younger kids.

Cherri Betterson

Had a wonderful time. No long lines. Small crowd.

Curtis Rhodes

Great times with my son!!!