May 2013 Water Park Opening Highlights East Ridge, TN Summer Events

EAST RIDGE, TN--(Marketwired - Apr 23, 2013) - Summer 2013 is going to be an exciting time for Tennessee families making their way to the Chattanooga area where East Ridge, TN events are sure to be highlighted by the grand opening of Lake Winnepesaukah's new SoakYa water park.

The first water park to debut in Chattanooga and the surrounding area, SoakYa will compliment the already popular Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park to create a one-stop destination for loads of family fun. The new water attraction is the first major expansion for the park since it doubled the number of rides and added an antique carrousel and wooden roller coaster in the 1960s. The custom designed Cannon Ball Roller Coaster remains to be one of the most popular wooden roller coasters in existence and entrance to the new five-acre water park will be located directly behind the landmark attraction.

Scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend, SoakYa will help Lake Winnepesaukah, which has been a source of treasured family memories for more than 80 years continue as one of the area's most prominent destinations for wholesome family fun. Travelers planning vacations can easily book comfortable accommodations at a hotel near Lake Winnepesaukah such as the welcoming Fairfield Inn & Suites Chattanooga South/East Ridge, and enjoy affordable comfort, plenty of space for the kids and easy access to the new Lake Winnie attraction.

After a full day of amusement and water park fun, guests of this stylish hotel near Chattanooga, Tennessee can enjoy spacious guest rooms with plush bedding ensembles and small appliances and the convenience of complimentary high-speed Internet access throughout the property. The entire family will love the heated indoor pool and well-equipped 24-hour fitness center to help them maintain their daily workouts while traveling. Guests can rest comfortably and then enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast buffet before heading out for another day of adventure at Lake Winnepesaukah or any of the many nearby attractions that make the Chattanooga area a hot spot for family fun. Conveniently located near Camp Jordan, local ballparks and soccer fields, Chattanooga Zoo, the Incline Railway, Ruby Falls and Rock City, hotel guests of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Chattanooga South/East Ridge will find an abundance of exciting things to do when vacationing in the area.

About the Fairfield Inn & Suites Chattanooga South/East Ridge

The Fairfield Inn & Suites Chattanooga South/East Ridge hotel is dedicated to providing travelers with spacious and comfortable accommodations along with outstanding service for a hotel experience that not only fits their needs but includes value-added amenities that are budget friendly. Plug-In technology, cable service and premium movie channels are included in every room, along with a flat screen television and generous work area. The hotel's convenient location adjacent to I-75 puts guests near many popular restaurants, entertainment venues, local shopping and attractions so they can easily experience all the Scenic City has to offer.