Pirates Invade Pohick Bay

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This pirate statue is one of the many additions to the new Pirate’s Cove water park at Pohick Bay Regional Park.

Photo by Jenny Westerhoff/The Connection

The pirate’s water bucket spills unexpectedly on children. The water bucket dumps water intermittently on those standing under it.

Photo by Jenny Westerhoff/The Connection

One of the pirates poses with Sara Richardson and her mom Traci as they enjoy their day at Pirate’s Cove on Saturday morning, June 14

Photo by Jenny Westerhoff/The Connection

The pirates that came to visit that day eyed many pieces of treasure around the water park.

Photo by Jenny Westerhoff/The Connection

Pirates big and small helped initiate the new water park by participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 14.

Photo by Jenny Westerhoff/The Connection

The audience waits for the battle to begin.

Photo by Jenny Westerhoff/The Connection

A pirate shoots a ship in the distance to protect his camp and treasure.

Schooner of scalawags helps open Pirates Cove water park at Pohick Bay Regional Park.

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