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It's that time of year again!  Mount Vernon, Ohio's Hiawatha Water Park and Pool is due to be open June - August, 2018!  Hiawatha is boosting up their season opening with experiences for all ages to enjoy.  The park features a basketball court inside the complex, as well as two pools comprising that of an Olympic size with 8 swimming lanes, a 30 foot body slide, and one-meter sized diving boards.  Kid's can monkey around in the play area underneath the raindrop fountain, climb atop many platforms, and venture through the tunnels.  Both pools have water basketball and toddlers can enjoy a frog slide and lemon drop sprayers.  Don't worry about finding a spot in the shade, there's plenty of grass and shaded umbrellas for all to relax under.  Take a quick moment to zoom down the slide and check out our awesome footage from The Hiawatha Water Park and Pool, below, part of our ongoing series of 365 Things To Do in Knox County Ohio. 

*Note that the park will not open if the air temperature is below 70° and the manager will determine pool closures due to any inclement weather.

There are special pricing brackets for memberships purchased before May 1st, 2018!

A Household Membership for Mount Vernon Residents is $200.00 and for Non-Residents, $220.00

Individual Memberships (Ages 6-59) for Mount Vernon Residents are $95.00 and for Non-Residents, $110.00

Child Memberships (Ages 1-5) for Mount Vernon Residents are $50.00 and for Non-Residents, $65.00

Senior Citizen Memberships (60 and over) for Mount Vernon Residents are $55.00 and for Non-Residents $70.00

Swimming lessons are offered at a first come, first serve basis to those purchasing a seasonal membership.  Sign ups for lessons and opportunity for purchasing your memberships will be held Wednesday, May 10th and Thursday May 11th between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.  The Hiawatha Water Park and Pool has many added bonuses, including use of patron lockers, just bring your own lock!  In order to be eligable to purchase a residential membership, members must reside within the Mount Vernon City School District.

The daily rates for The Hiawatha Water Park and Pool are as follows:

Individual Passes (ages 6-59) are $8.00 between the hours of 12 noon and 5:00 p.m. and $6.00 after 5:00 p.m.

Children's Passes (ages 1-5) are $5.00 between the hours of 12 noon and 5:00 p.m. and $4.00 after 5:00 p.m.

Senior Citizen Passes (ages 60 & up) are $7.00 between the hours of 12 noon and 5:00 p.m. and $5.00 after 5:00 p.m.

Children (under 1) are at no cost!

The Hiawatha Water Park and Pool is located at 100 Sychar Road in Mount Vernon, Ohio and hours are between 12:00 noon and 7:45 p.m. from June through August.  If you have any questions prior to the season, feel free to call the City Hall Auditor's office at 740-393-9521.  Once the park is open, call 740-393-0288 for any questions.

If you enjoy this atmosphere, consider moving to Mount Vernon, Ohio! Click HERE to explore all of Mount Vernon Ohio's Homes For Sale.

Make memories that will last a lifetime with family and friends in one of Mount Vernon, Ohio's most proud community accomplishments!

Simplify your life and you will likely save money by moving to this adorable North end ranch home for sale in Mount Vernon, Ohio.  Super cute and nicely maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that is convenient to downtown shopping, restaurants, and local conveniences. This adorable ranch home features a very nice sized living room with beautiful hardwood flooring, an adjoining dining area and an attractive cabinet filled kitchen, finished walkout lower level with a large family room plus a unique free standing fireplace.  Private rear deck has a patio like feel and is a great place for cookouts and grilling and it overlooks the tree shaded back yard.  Featuring over 1,500 square feet of finished living space, forced natural gas heat with central air, and an oversized attached garage with a concrete drive and located just down the street from Dan Emmett Elementary in the Mount Vernon School District.  This home will be more affordable than most area rental homes and owning this will give you freedom you won't experience living in a rental.  It's priced right at $100,000.  Ask The Sam Miller Team of REMAX Stars how you might be able to purchase this home with no down payment!  

Click here for more information on this 1105 North Mulberry Street home for sale in Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050.

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Located on the southside of Mount Vernon Ohio near the park, sports fields and the middle school and high school.  This is a super cute single level home that features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and the amount of finished living space is larger than it looks with over 1,100 square feet.  The interior has a nice sized living room, adjoining dining area, a galley style kitchen that includes the range and refrigerator.  You will also love the convenience of having a main level laundry, there's a big basement for added storage, natural gas furnace with central air.   The lot is super nice and level plus there is a 2 car garage that offers additional storage space and a concrete driveway with extra parking.  Mount Vernon City School District (Twin Oak Elementary), You will be pleasantly surprised with the amount of living space especially and this is a cute, clean and move in condition home for only $65,000.

Click here for more information on this 515 South McKenzie Street Mount Vernon, Ohio home for sale.

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You can build your country dream home on this gorgeous setting which features 1.012 acres of land.  Located in Jackson township,   A driveway base and culvert have already been installed and the land is located in the East Knox School District - priced for a quick sale at $20,000.  The hillside setting could be ideal for building a home with a walkout basement.

Click here for more information on this 30049 New Guilford Road land for sale in Walhonding, Ohio 43843.

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Move to Knox County Ohio and live within seconds of Mount Vernon's Premiere Theatre, Wolf Run Regional Park, many restaurants, medical, the Knox Community Hospital and the major grocery stores.  This property is located on Yauger Road near Upper Gilchrist Road.  The floor plan has a spacious feeling and features 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and the picturesque view and 2.3 acres is impressive.  About 1,200 square feet of living space with a large living room with hardwood flooring and highlighted by a lovely picture window, stone fireplace, a super clean white kitchen that includes the major kitchen appliances. This home also features an enclosed heated breezeway with a convenient main level laundry.  The master bedroom suite features its own private bath and nice closet space.  Huge full basement plus an attached 2 car garage offer bonus storage space.  Located in the Mount Vernon City School District (Wiggin Street Elementary) and this property is available for quick possession.  Priced to sell at $130,000.  Contact The Sam Miller Team of REMAX Stars Realty at 740-397-7800.  

Click here for more information on this 17576 Yauger Road home for sale in Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050.

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Only 5 minutes away from downtown Fredericktown, Ohio, rests this adorable home in the Fredericktown Ohio School District. Roomy floorplan with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and situated on an acre with trees, over 1,600 square feet of finished living space.  Relax in your large living room filled with natural light, easy care laminate flooring and its gas fireplace modern cabinetry filled kitchen with subway tile backsplash, breakfast bar, and adjoining dining area.  Large deck and glass patio doors off the dining area, gorgeous country views surrounding you.  Finished finished walkout lower level features a big familiy room with plenty of space for a nice flat screen TV and gaming area.  This home is a super rare find especially with a country setting and an acre of land - Priced to sell fast at $100,000.

Click here for more information on this 15961 Old Mansfield Road home for sale in Fredericktown, Ohio 43019.

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Conveniently located on the North End of Mount Vernon rests a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch home on nearly a half an acre lot. This home has a light and airy feeling with lots of finished living space,  a large living room that is highlighted by a natural gas log fireplace and gorgeous hardwood flooring, cute that includes range and refrigerator, bonus living space in the nicely finished lower level that features a huge family room with bar and this space is the prefect area for entertaining friends and family.  This is a move in condition home that is located within a minute of Dan Emmet Elementary School and ball fields. This is an impressive home and it's priced at only $115,000.

Click here for more information on this Mount Vernon Ohio Home for sale at 9 Northgate Drive.

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Ideally located within just minutes to local shopping and Fredericktown Schools sits a lovely ranch home. Situated on a very nice corner lot on the edge of Fredericktown, Ohio with easy access.   The floor plan is an extra spacion design that features over 1,400 square feet of living space, 3 bedrooms, exceptional sized living room that's highlighted with a fireplace and it's perfect for entertaining guests.   Roomy dining area adjoins a cabinetry filled kitchen that includes the major kitchen appliances. This home also features convenient main level laundry, sunroom, a large full basement with a half bath, natural gas forced heat, central air conditioning, great deck, oversized and attached 2 car garage with a concrete drive, low maintenance and easy care vinyl sided exterior makes this home ideal for all ages.  It's available for quick possession and this Fredericktown, Ohio ranch home is priced to sell at $127,500.

Click here for more information on this 144 Columbus Road home for sale in Fredericktown, Ohio 43019.

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If you are handy or a contractor this bank owned property might be the perfect property for you.  Situated on 0.35 of an acre, this property was previously used as a 3-unit dwelling and is located within the Highland School District in Chesterville, Ohio.  This ranch style building features a metal roof, walkout basement, delco water, and over 1,700 square feet of space.  This would be a great property for someone looking to invest in a fixer upper / renovation project.  It's bank owned and being sold in "as-is" condition for $22,900.

Click here for more information on 215 South Sandusky Street , Chesterville, Ohio. 

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Move to the rolling hills of Martinsburg, Ohio to enjoy country living in this 1,500 square foot ranch home on an acre of land.  This 2 bedroom home features a large living room with French doors that lead to a formal dining room, a spacious cabinet filled kitchen that includes the major appliances plus a convenient main level laundry / mud room.  This property features low maintenance vinyl sided exterior, a modern metal roof, an attached 1.5 car garage, and a lovely covered back patio to enjoy the scenery and gorgeous back yard.  This home hasn't had much in the way of updates or decorating in quite some time and it is priced accordingly.  It's a bit of a fixer upper with quick possession available and it's priced to sell quickly at $70,000.

Click here for more information on this 25185 New Guilford Road home for sale in Martinsburg, Ohio.

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