If I come in through the river I'm swimming without paying the water is connected to the same water as I entered through from free access
No, you do not. Only if entering through main entrance. This is for swimming only. To use the rest of what the park has to offer, yes, you must pay and get an armband.
An arm band is required to be in the park, and their staff is always looking and checking for them.
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