Summer 2020 update
Please note that Glynn County Recreation and Parks is reopening park facilities within compliance of state guidance. At this time, large groups (in excess of 25 people) are still prohibited from gathering, social distancing is required and enhanced sanitation and screening measures are necessary.
SUMMER 2020 UPDATED HOURS OF OPERATION/PROCEDURES FOR ATTRACTIONS
ST SIMONS ISLAND
NEPTUNE PARK FUN ZONE
Hours of operation:
Monday 11am-5:30pm
Tuesday (starting week of June 8 ) - closed for maintenance
Wednesday 11am-5:30pm
Thursday 11am-7pm
Friday 11am-5:30pm
Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday: 1-5:30pm
Procedures regarding capacity limitations are as follows: Admission will be first come, first served in line. Maximum capacity of the adult pool is 500 and at this time they’ll be running at just under half capacity. There will be signage and will post when pool reaches capacity. As swimmers leave, admission will open back up until capacity is reached again. Kiddie pool has reopened and has a capacity of 200 maximum. Same procedures will apply.
Mini golf Hours:
Monday - Friday: 2-8pm
Saturday: noon-8pm
Sunday: 1-8pm
ST. SIMONS LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM
Hours:
Monday-Saturday - 10am-5pm (closed between 1-2pm for additional cleaning of high touch surfaces)
Sunday – 12-5pm
Only one party allowed to climb the tower at a time. A party is defined as up to 10 people. Due to these regulations, you might experience longer wait times to enter the buildings.
All staff, volunteers, and visitors will wear nose and mouth coverings while in the museum buildings. A mask, bandanna, or a face shield works for this rule.
WORLD WAR II HOME FRONT MUSEUM
Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10am to 5pm (closed from 1-2pm for additional cleaning of high touch surfaces).
Sundays – 12 to 5pm.
You might have a short wait before you begin your experience due to new capacity regulations. Please enjoy the shade and beautiful grounds if you do find yourselves waiting for a bit.
All staff, volunteers, and visitors will wear nose and mouth coverings while in the museum buildings. A mask, bandanna, or a face shield works for this rule.
Some interactives that cannot easily be cleaned will be unavailable, but styluses will be provided to visitors so they can safely interact with as many games and screens as possible.
JEKYLL ISLAND
GEORGIA SEA TURTLE CENTER
Hours:
Open daily 10am – 4pm (closed from 1-1:30pm to perform enhanced sanitation of high-contact surfaces)
Admissions: Because of the small footprint within the facility, admissions will be limited to 30 guests at a time and social distancing is encouraged. For touchless admission, you’re encouraged to purchase your tickets online and show your purchase confirmation on arrival: https://shopjekyllisland.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-georgia-sea-turtle-center-general-admission Tickets can also be purchased day-of outside the entrance to the Center. As a courtesy to others, patrons are encouraged to limit their visit to 30 minutes.
Please find more information about GSTC limited operating procedures, enhanced safety protocols and expectations of guests on the website: https://gstc.jekyllisland.com/
MOSAIC GALLERY & HISTORIC DISTRICT TOURS/PROGRAMMING
Hours:
Open daily 10am - 4pm
-Limited capacity. Reservations are strongly recommended.
-All staff that have contact with guests will wear masks and gloves, and masks and gloves will also be available for guests to safely enjoy exhibits and other museum spaces.
-Convenient placement of hand-sanitizing stations and pumps will be provided, as available-New signs and stickers will provide guidance on social distancing protocols and expectations and will also direct “one-way” foot traffic for guests, where needed.
SUMMER WAVES
The water park will open Friday, June 12 and will be open daily from 11am to 6pm through August 11. After that, to provide the community a full season of fun, the water park will also be extending this year’s operations to include all weekends (Saturdays & Sundays) in September.
Upon opening, park goers will find a number of new safety measures that follow health department regulations, including sanitization stations at water slide entrances and exits, designated floor markers to encourage social distancing while waiting in attraction lines, and park staff, including slide attendants, wearing face coverings while interacting with guests. For the first time in the park’s history, visitors can now purchase tickets online and at a reduced price and advanced ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. This benefit to guests will minimize time spent in line and limit capacity within the park to further accommodate social distancing practices.
Annual Pass holders will also have the added benefit of two seasons for the price of one. Those who purchase a pass for the 2020 season will automatically receive access through the end of the 2021 season as a thank you!
Passes, as well as advanced daily ticket purchases, can be made online at www.summerwaves.com. Those interested can also find a full list of the park’s enhanced safety protocols, the season calendar, and details on purchasing one of the park’s semi-private, spacious Cabanas for families, which includes express food delivery.
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PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS & FESTIVITIES FOR ST. SIMONS ISLAND AND JEKYLL ISLAND HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
BRUNSWICK’S 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES AT MARY ROSS WATERFRONT PARK HAVE BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, WHEN THEY WILL HOST FOOD TRUCKS, VENDORS, AND RHYTHM ON THE RIVER WITH MICAH BONN AT 6pm, FOLLOWED BY FIREWORKS.