Have you been to SouthTown Wake Park? Summer adventures are calling us, and new and exciting things become harder to find towards the end of the season. We made a discovery in Rock Hill, SC, that will have you hopping in the car and making the trip to York County! SouthTown Wake Park has something to keep everyone entertained, no matter how adventurous you are!
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SouthTown Wake Park in Rockhill, SC
Just about 90 minutes from here is one of my favorite day trip destinations. York County, South Carolina, has so many fun adventures to enjoy. My children and I have made countless trips and have yet to scrape the surface of possibilities. However, SouthTown Wake Park is worth the trip all on its own! This Aquapark has something for all adventure levels, so don’t worry if you don’t share the same enthusiasm for watersports with the rest of your family.
SouthTown Wake Park Quick Facts
- Location: 255 E Rambo Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730 (about 90 minutes from Greenville)
- Season: Open daily in summer; hours are seasonal, so check the website before you go
- Hours: Main Cable 11am–8pm (slow speed 11am–1pm, normal speed 1pm–8pm); Training Cable 12pm–6pm; Aqua Park 12pm–6pm
- Ages: Riders and Aqua Park guests must be 7+ and at least 45″ tall; younger children can book a private lesson
- Pricing: Getting Started Lesson $25; Aqua Park $18 weekday / $20 weekend; basic gear rental $15
- Activities: Cable wakeboarding, floating Aqua Park obstacle course, summer camps, and birthday & group events
- Contact: (803) 324-3020 | southtownwakepark.com
Wake-Boarding at SouthTown Wake Park
Traditionally wakeboarding consists of a boat pulling a rider around a body of water from a two rope, while they stand on a single ski. At SouthTown Wakepark riders are pulled around one of two lakes by a cable system. This activity is fun and in no time you can be zipping across the lake. SouthTown also offers wakeboarding if you have never done anything like this and want to ease into it.
The instructor will start you out on the straight cable, where there aren’t any features to complicate things. Here you will learn the basics and what to do if you let go of the cable system. Once you feel at ease, it’s on to the lake with the ramps and a cable system that loops the lake. Don’t worry, you won’t be jumping any features just yet, you’ll just work on holding on as that cable rounds the corner.
Wakeboarding is one of the fastest-growing extreme sports, and my son loved his time on the lake. He took to it and if we lived closer, he would be there every week.
- $25 – Getting Started Lesson: a one-hour group coaching session on the training cable with rentals included (up to 4 participants; online reservation required)
- $34 – Slow Ride Clinic: two hours of riding (11am–1pm) on the slow-speed cable with other beginners, rentals and coaching included
- $15 – Basic gear rental (board, life vest and helmet)
The Floating Obstacle Course At SouthTown Wake Park
SouthTown also has a floating obstacle course for families to enjoy. This is a great activity to tire those kids out, as it takes a ton of energy to climb and jump over the obstacles. While you don’t need to be straight off the set of “American Ninja Warrior” to enjoy the course, I do caution you against participating if you have any back issues. While falling off the platform requires little effort, pulling yourself back up onto the platform requires a bit more muscle.
- Ages 7+ and at least 45″ tall – 45-minute session: $18 weekday / $20 weekend (Aqua Park open daily 12pm–6pm)
If you enjoyed this course, you can Tackle the Floating Obstacle Course at Charleston Aqua Park
Paddle Sports At SouthTown Wake Park
For younger kids, and parents that aren’t into the excitement involved in the previously mentioned activities, SouthTown offers kayaking and paddleboarding. Parents can paddle across the lake with the younger kids, over to the floating obstacle course to wave hi! That way everyone gets some time out on the water. This is a great way to practice in a controlled environment if you are considering investing in paddlesports for your family (which we encourage!)
New to wakeboarding? SouthTown has several beginner passes to get you started, plus All-Day passes for riders who already know their way around the cable:
- Getting Started Lesson – $25: a one-hour group coaching session on the training cable, rentals included (up to 4 riders)
- Beginner Lake Combo Pass – $39: a 45-minute Aqua Park session plus a Getting Started Lesson, rentals included
- Full Lap Guarantee – $129: a multi-day pass valid until you can ride a full lap on the main cable, all rentals included
- All-Day Pass (All Access) – $60 weekday / $65 weekend: access to the training cable and Aqua Park, for riders who already know how to wakeboard
SouthTown Wake Park FAQs
What time does SouthTown Wake Park open?
In summer the park is open daily. The Main Cable runs 11am–8pm (slow speed 11am–1pm, normal speed 1pm–8pm), the Training Cable runs 12pm–6pm, and the Aqua Park runs 12pm–6pm. Hours change seasonally, so check southtownwakepark.com before you drive out.
How much does it cost?
First-timers can start with the $25 Getting Started Lesson (rentals included). A single Aqua Park session is $18 on weekdays and $20 on weekends, and basic gear rental is $15. All-Day passes for experienced riders are $60 weekday / $65 weekend.
What are the age and height requirements?
Wakeboarding and the Aqua Park are open to guests ages 7 and up who are at least 45 inches tall. Younger children can still get on the water with a private lesson.
How far is SouthTown Wake Park from Greenville, SC?
SouthTown is in Rock Hill, SC — about a 90-minute drive from Greenville and just south of Charlotte, NC, making it an easy day trip.
SouthTown Wake Park
255 E Rambo Rd Rock Hill, SC 29730 | 803.324.3020
Our complimentary fun at SouthTown Wake Park was arranged by Visit York County, all words and opinions of the writer are honest and genuine. All the info you need to make the most of a trip to York County, South Carolina can be found on Kidding Around!