Park Highlights
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Park PassReserve daily and annual park passes through YourPassNow. Park Rangers will scan the electronic or printed passes before visitors enter the park.
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Pavilion RentalsHost your next company picnic, birthday party, graduation party or celebration at one of Quiet Waters Park six outdoor pavilions.
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Dog Park and BeachDogs are welcomes as long as they abide by the laws set forth governing the dog's behavior.
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Cartop Boat LaunchQuiet Waters Park provides a cartop boat launch site for a canoe or kayak.
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Wedding in the ParkQuiet Waters Park has three perfect intimate locations for you to hold your wedding ceremony.
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Friends of Quiet Waters ParkThe Friends of Quiet Waters Park is a non-profit organization whose mission is providing outreach and stewardship.
About the Park
The Quiet Waters Visitor Center is the place to begin your visit to the park. The Visitor Center's two art galleries display art exhibitions of the best local and regional talents. The park provides six outdoor pavilions that can be rented for parties. The park’s indoor facility, Blue Heron Center is available for weddings, parties, and business meetings.
Quiet Waters Park has several locations for you to hold a wedding ceremony. The South River Overlook is a wonderful location, perched above the scenic South River. The James Lighthizer Gazebo is a beautiful setting, located on the edge of a serene pond. The Blue Heron Center is the perfect location to hold both your ceremony and reception.
General Information
- Quiet Waters Park is open 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to dusk.
- Quiet Waters Park is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Visitor Center Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
| Daily Entry Fees | |
| Daily Pass: | $6.00 per vehicle |
| Daily Pass - Physically Challenged: | $5.00 per vehicle (MVA handicapped tags or hanging permit required) |
| Daily Pass - Service Connected: | Free per vehicle (Military Individuals, Veterans and their Families - Services connected I.D. required) |
| Annual Passes | |
| Annual Pass - AACo Resident: | $30.00 |
| Annual Pass - Non-County Resident: | $40.00 |
| Senior Pass - 60 and up: | $40.00 |
| Daily Parking Fee - Buses (schools only): | $30.00 (School buses only free with pavilion rental) |
If your vehicle is sold or involved in an accident and the current year parking permit sticker needs to be replaced, remove the parking permit sticker from the vehicle and return it to the park office to receive a replacement. Replacement senior passes are also available in the event of loss or significant damage. Applications for replacement senior passes must be obtained and submitted to the park where the original pass was purchased.
Guidelines, rules and regulations for special events for non-profit organizations. The following application outlines the Departments policies and procedures as pertains to having a special event at Quiet Waters Park.
Special Event Application for Events Taking Place in 2024
Special Event Application for Events Taking Place in 2025 and Later
Quiet Waters Park Events
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