Kennesaw is about to unveil Cobb County’s latest weapon to beat the summer heat.

The city said its new splash pad will open June 7 afterĀ three months of construction.

The 3,200-square-foot aquatic amenity was designed to use little standing water and instead will offer up wet fun with motion-controlled jets and nozzles,Ā according to a 2014 master plan for its home, Swift-Cantrell Park.

The projectĀ was announced in FebruaryĀ with an estimated cost of $425,000 to be funded by theĀ 2016 SPLOST, or Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.

A ribbon-cutting on opening day is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., and admission will be free throughout the day.

After then, it’ll cost $2 for people older than age 2. Cash and credit cards will be accepted, according to a news release.

Daily hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., except Thursdays, the city said. Splash pad season at the park, 3140 Old 41 Highway NW, will run fromĀ Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Children younger than 12 must have adult supervision.

Don’t worry, adults: The city has promised the area is all enclosed and includes shade structures along with seating.

Here's all the rules from the city's parks department:

  • Wear swimsuits "and/or appropriate attire," which isn't defined further, other than: "No blue jeans."
  • Thunder and lightning mean everyone out of the splash pad.
  • Footwear/sandals are strongly recommended. Street shoes are not allowed.
  • No running, rough play, horseplay and "undue disturbance" is allowed.
  • Don't beat up the equipment or "sit (on), stand (on), cover or block" any of the jets.
  • Children who aren't toilet-trained have to wear swim diapers and the city reminds you that "regular diaper changing should occur."
  • There'll be no eating or drinking, especially the water coming from the splash pad. And keep the easy-to-shatter stuff like glass at home.
  • No alcohol or tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, are allowed.
  • People with contagious health conditions, should treat this like you would a public pool.
  • People are prohibited from using the splash pad as a "bathing facility."
  • Don't bring any balls, bats, beach balls, noodles, or inflatable toys.
  • Skateboards, roller blades, bicycles, scooters or anything on wheels are also not allowed.
  • Pets are also not allowed.

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