A new water recreation area is open at the Dolphin Research Center, a nonprofit marine mammal research and education facility at mile marker 59 in Marathon. </p><p>The Shawn Rodriguez Family Sprayground, named in honor of the center owners&#x92; late son, provides a cool activity for youngsters and adults. Sprayground visitors initiate whale, manatee and dolphin sounds while splashing through sprays of water that shoot out of marine and island-themed figures including a super-size dolphin tail.</p><p>The Sprayground harnesses a rainwater reclamation system that runs throughout the facility. The filtered and recirculated water helps power the Sprayground&#x92;s water features and irrigates the landscaping.</p><p>The Sprayground is included in the price of admission. Admission is $20 per person for adults, $17.50 for active military members and veterans, $15 for children ages 4-12 and free for children age 3 and under.</p><p>Visit <a href="http:// www.dolphins.org"target=_"blank"> www.dolphins.org</a>.