MULLENS — West Virginia State Parks officials recently announced the completion of more than $4 million in upgrades at Twin Falls Resort State Park, including the addition of a splash pad.

“We’re investing in our state parks to make them the best they can be for our families and visitors. The new splash pad at Twin Falls Resort is a fantastic addition that will bring joy and excitement to everyone who visits,” said Governor Jim Justice.

The Lily Pad Splash Park has several water features including a dump cylinder that drops hundreds of gallons of water every five minutes, water blasters, water cannons, sprinklers, splashing frogs, and an aqua table. Splash park users can also enjoy chaise lounges, picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, tables with umbrellas and a small refreshment and retail area that sells a variety of frozen treats, drinks, snacks, logo apparel, and beach towels.

“We are thrilled to offer this exciting new feature at Twin Falls Resort and provide families with a fun and refreshing way to enjoy this beautiful park. It’s a testament to our commitment to enhancing visitor experiences and making our state parks world-class destinations for everyone to enjoy,” said West Virginia State Parks Acting Chief Dillard Price.

The splash pad is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and for private parties from 6:30–8:30 p.m. The entrance fee is $6 per child and each paying child may bring in one accompanying adult for free. Parties can be booked for $200 and season passes are available.

The splash pad was part of a $4 million bond project that included rebuilding the Twin Falls Resort Pro Shop, which opened in the spring of 2023. Additional ongoing projects at Twin Falls include adding a climbing wall and relocating the parks’ nature center. The Falls Trail is also receiving a boardwalk and trail enhancements.