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Twists And Turns For Wild Rivers
Spanning 20 acres, featuring 20 thrilling attractions, and serving as the largest waterpark project in the western U.S. in the past decade, Wild Rivers in Irvine, Calif., is a years-in-the-making community destination. The previous Wild Rivers location closed in 2011, and the new facility has been reimagined with state-of-the-art features, including a water coaster with virtual-reality capabilities.
Transforming pools and splash pads
Attracting patrons with simple renovations that provide big thrills
Emerging From A Sand Trap
Closing a city golf course is a decision more and more communities are facing, given the past 15 to 20 years of declining interest (albeit, 2020 is an outlier), budget shortfalls, and a golf community’s resistance to change.
Think Ahead
As waterparks and spraygrounds continue to grow in popularity across the country, it is important to consider the inherent risks associated with these attractions. As such, owners and operators have
Plunging Into Aquatics
Pirates Bay Waterpark, located in Baytown, Texas, opened its first season on June 23, 2010. Located only 30 minutes east of Houston, the waterpark provides an opportunity to cool down from the
Splashy Fun For Everyone
“Where Everyone Can Play. ” That’s been the succinct-yet-impactful motto of Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, Texas, since opening in 2010, in what once was a rock quarry. The theme park has welcomed more
A Pioneer Project
The Western Kansas town of Dodge City—made famous as a frontier settlement of the Old West and infamous for gunslingers, saloons, brothels, and gambling halls—has added a new tourism gem: a western/prairie-themed water park.
Industry Veteran Joins WTI Team
Mike Jaroszewski has been named to the Water Technology Inc. and Neuman Group КProject Development team. Mike JaroszewskiMike will provide a sales and support role for the WTI design and NG design/bui
A Family-Sized Water Slide
Looking for a waterpark thrill you can share with your friends or family? Check out the Viper at the NRH2O park in North Richland Hills, Texas.Hop aboard a 2- to 4-person raft and hit this
Reflections Of A River
The new 41st Street Plaza in Tulsa, Okla., is a water-loving kidХs dream come true, and Tulsans are water-lovers by nature, given the cityХs hot summer climate and its location on the Arkansas River.
Water Zones
Editor's Note: Parks & Rec Business magazine presents the third part in a year-long series of articles that will focus on... Everything H20, from pool equipment, safety, staffing and programming
Interactive Aquatic Strategies
Thinking about an aquatic play park, or re-evaluating your current system? Here are some strategies and tips based on real-world experience.Parks and recreation departments are not planning to turn