Cascade Falls, Prairie Ridge Aquatic Centers Open Saturday

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Ankeny's Water Parks the Cascade Falls Aquatic Center and the Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center open Saturday in Ankeny.

Cascade Falls Aquatic Center at 2350 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, boasts one of the only surf machines, a Flowrider, in the state, according to Nick Lenox of Ankeny Parks & Recreation.

There's also multiple water slides and a lazy river.

Maintenance crews were working to prepare the water park in Ankeny on Thursday. Both Cascade Falls Aquatic Center and Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center, 1220 NW Prairie Ridge Drive, will be open from noon to 8 p.m. daily through June 2 once school is out. After June 2, Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center will be open until 7 p.m. due to swimming lessons.

Cascade Falls entrance fees are $7 for general patrons, $5 for seniors (60+), $1 for children two and under.

Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center
entrance fees are $4 for general patrons, $3 for seniors (60+), $1 for children two and under.