I get that people may bring alcohol in their water bottles. I agreed to used their “filtered water”. However, it was tap water. We were forced to leave our water bottles in the car and only allowed our son’s bottle. That is the worst rule ever. I nurse my son and I have to drink water and I’m particular on the type. Second, the showers in the men’s room only had scolding hot water. Not ideal on a hot summer day. I will never go back and not recommending it.

Before deciding to go here, I'd like you to think about one word: RULES.This splash park has a LOT of them, and I do mean a LOT. You can't exit, even if you forgot something at your car. You can't bring in water bottles with water in them. No jewelry or even an Apple Watch on the slides. I forgot my phone in the car, and was only allowed to get it when the manager escorted me. The workers were nice enough about enforcement, but it all got a little tiring after awhile. This is a municipal park, not DisneyWorld. Chill.Perhaps worst of all, while you can't bring water bottles in, on the day we went, the park provided coolers of water didn't have any paper cups out. So yeah...As for the park itself, it's fine. A big (not particularly deep) pool, surrounded by 3 slides (one for tykes, another for under 7, and the granddaddy of them all, which is towering). There was plenty of space for sitting and umbrellas. I'd imagine this place is super packed on weekends, but we had no issue getting chairs.The bathrooms are clean, the pool and slides are well maintained and there are lifeguards everywhere. The water is ice cold, and there are vending machines. Outside food is allowed (but not water? Make it make sense!!!) but don't get cute trying to sneak in liquor because they do search your bags thoroughly. I get the sense the city really cares about this facility and treats it accordingly. They don't want riff-raff in here.But check beforehand. Weekends are for city residents ONLY. Nobody from outside MoCo is allowed in, and they will check your ID to confirm.For some reason, I was only charged $6 (the city rate) instead of $11 (I live in Silver Spring) so that admittedly influenced my rating. I might have been a but harsher (because rules) had I paid full cost.My kids (ages 10 and 13) got a bit bored after a while, but for the price, this isn't a bad way to blow an afternoon.

Unbelievably ridiculous City policy makesit so that no one who is not a Gaithersburg resident can go to the waterpark on weekends. Completely unpublicized and we were told otherwise before going. Many families were turned away at entrance, leaving kids disappointed and crying. Meanwhile, the water park is totally empty. Ridiculous policy and really unfortunate to leave kids so disappointed.

I brought my 10 and 13 year olds here today and was pleasantly surprised. Only $5 for Gaithersburg residents and we opted to upgrade to the $8.50 Putt and Pool combo ticket. Upon entrance they do check your bags and I had to empty my water bottles but they had ice water in a huge sports dispenser jug that they encouraged me to use, as well as several environmentally-friendly filtered water fountain stations (the kind you find in gyms and the airport?) There were plenty of attentive lifeguards, especially around the water slides. Two very tall and medium-to-exciting thrill levels to choose from! The mini golf course was nicely maintained, as mini golf courses go. The snack bar was a little pricey but aren’t they all?

Water Park at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg. It is a great place for families and kids. However, it is expensive and cannot keep your children hydrated because of the cost of food and WATER. I have 4 children I bring to this park and I'm a senior and that alone is expensive but to not be able to give them something simple as water is outrageous. Or at least make the water being sold less expensive. This small privilege of having water for your children makes a great place for fun unpleasant and discouraging and ruins a day of fun. ALLOW WATER IN YOUR PARK!!!!