Rides and Attractions
Dollywood’s Splash Country is a waterpark in Pigeon Forge, adjacent to Dollywood. There are more than 16 slides and attractions in this family water adventure, and Dollywood’s Splash Country expands every year with new attractions and excitement! Some of the top rides include the TailSpin Racer, Big Bear Plunge, Firetower Falls, as well as The Cascades, an 8,000-square-foot lagoon-style pool with multiple waterfalls, slides, geysers, and more!
History
Opened in May 2001 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Dollywood’s Splash Country was an addition to the legendary Dollywood Company’s theme park attraction.
To decide on a name for the park, Dolly Parton held a contest to come up with the most original name. Parton received over 16,000 entries. John Torres’ entry won, and he and his family were rewarded with 5 years’ worth of seasonal passes and a canoe that was signed by Dolly Parton.
The park was built into the natural terrain of a 25-acre (100,000 m2) mountain area adjacent to the Dollywood attraction. This massive waterpark attraction was a $20 million investment by the Dollywood Company. The park opened with attractions and waterslides such as Mountain Waves, Raging River Rapids, the Downbound Float Trip lazy river, Little Creek Falls, Wild River Falls, and the three body slides of the Mountain Scream.
Over the years, Dollywood's Splash Country has continued to add exciting new rides and is one of Pigeon Forge's top amusement destinations for families!
