Texas is brimming with all sorts of fun adventures. From awesome tree-top activities to underwater caves and giant magical grottos, the Lone Star State never disappoints when it comes to epic outdoor fun – but we bet y’all didn’t know there’s a scuba park right here in our state!
Athens Scuba Park is one of the only parks of its kind in the country with a full-service dive shop, classroom, training pool, and open-water lake all in one place.
Facebook/athens.scubapark There’s a spring-fed, clear, warm water lake, 11 diving docks, equipment rental, specialty night diving and treasure hunt excursions, training courses, gear-rinse stations, and even a sand volleyball court!
Owners Calvin and Shannon Wilcher opened the park in 1986. As former divers themselves, they wanted to give others the opportunity to fall in love with the water just as they had.
Facebook/athens.scubapark The water has an average visibility of 35’ and a depth of 20-35’ - perfect conditions for awesome underwater adventures! Jets, shipwrecks, a party barge, and a DART bus are just some of the structures you’ll be able to explore to put your newfound scuba skills to the test.
Getting your scuba certification only takes 3-4 days!
YouTube/Alex Wilcher The first day is in the classroom, where you’ll go over all the protocol and take tests to ensure your understanding of the information. Day two is pool training, and on days three and four, you’re all on your own to prove yourself in four different dives. Upon completion, you’ll receive a temporary certification card immediately and a permanent in two-three weeks.
Check out this awesome video of exactly what you’ll get to experience:
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There’s a spring-fed, clear, warm water lake, 11 diving docks, equipment rental, specialty night diving and treasure hunt excursions, training courses, gear-rinse stations, and even a sand volleyball court!
The water has an average visibility of 35’ and a depth of 20-35’ - perfect conditions for awesome underwater adventures! Jets, shipwrecks, a party barge, and a DART bus are just some of the structures you’ll be able to explore to put your newfound scuba skills to the test.
YouTube/Alex Wilcher
The first day is in the classroom, where you’ll go over all the protocol and take tests to ensure your understanding of the information. Day two is pool training, and on days three and four, you’re all on your own to prove yourself in four different dives. Upon completion, you’ll receive a temporary certification card immediately and a permanent in two-three weeks.
The park is located at 500 N Murchison St. Athens, TX 75751.
Have you ever been to Athens Scuba Park? Let us know what your experience was like!
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