City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Sensory & Adaptive Swims provide a welcoming and comfortable aquatic experience for individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities and their families. During this special swim time, the aquatic center opens early to offer a calmer, less stimulating environment before the facility opens to the public. Participants may also have opportunities to utilize adaptive watersports equipment through our partnership with Warren County Parks & Recreation.

• Days: Tuesdays
• Dates: June 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
• Fee: Discounted admission
• Time: 9:00am - 10:30am

Season Pass Holders get an exclusive first splash of the season during our Preview Nights at Russell Sims Aquatic Center. Enjoy early access to the waterpark before opening day and kick off summer with slides, sunshine, and fun alongside fellow pass holders.

• Fee: FREE for 2026 Season Pass Holders
• Dates: May 19 & 21 (4:00–8:00 PM), May 24 (1:00–5:00 PM)

Mermaids! Pirates! Oh my! Sprinkle on a little pixie dust and join us for a magical evening at Russell Sims Aquatic Center as we Journey to Neverland. Dress as your favorite pirate, fairy, or mermaid and enjoy an evening of swimming, adventure, and family fun that’s sure to make you feel like you can fly!

• Dates: June 26th
• Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
• Fee: $3 Admission

Celebrate Duncan Hines Days with a splash of classic summer fun at Russell Sims Aquatic Center! Enjoy a day filled with cannonballs, rubber duck races, concession specials, and all the sweet, nostalgic charm of an all-American summer at the waterpark as Bowling Green celebrates hometown legend Duncan Hines and 250 years of America.

• Fee: Regular Admission
• Date: June 3rd
• Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm