WATERPARKS Texas to welcome new waterpark
Australian waterpark launches new attractions
THE Second World War Memorial Aquatic Centre in Rockhampton, Australia, has launched a range of upgraded attractions. The Queensland facility now includes an expanded wet play area, tipping
buckets, water wheels and sprays. Rockhampton councillors attended the re-opening ceremony in
December, taking to the diving boards to give the crowds some light- hearted entertainment.
Zehnder’s waterpark re-opens
AFTER more than a year of construction, Zehnder’s Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark opened its new $20m Atrium Waterpark to the public on October 31. Located in Frankenmuth, Michigan, Splash Village is now the only
entertainment centre in the state to offer two distinct family waterparks. “Nine years ago we opened Splash Village with a 20,000sq.ft waterpark,”
said Al Zehnder, chairman and CEO of the waterpark operator. “The Atrium Waterpark is our new 29,000sq.ft expansion that includes a retractable roof, an outdoor pool, two six-storey thrill rides, family cabanas and more.” The Atrium Waterpark also features a 20-person hot tub; a six-storey
family raft ride; a six-storey super loop body slide; zero-entry activity pool with water geysers; water basketball and volleyball; action river; and various fun family aquatic activities. The original waterpark area which opened in 2005 is highlighted by a
lazy river, whirlpool hot tub, 400-gallon dumping bucket, water geysers and sprays, a four-story tube slide and the Elf Hollow Café. “We also expanded our hotel accommodations with an additional 32
guest rooms, 22 of which offer panoramic views of the waterpark,” Zehnder added. Splash Village offers a total of 178 guest rooms including 74 deluxe
suites. The expansion project also doubled the number of waterpark locker rooms and expanded the indoor arcade to offer 45 games.
VORTEX Aquatic Structures, a manufacturer and world leader in aquatic play landscapes and entertainment solutions, has introduced Watermark, a cutting-edge architectural installation that creates patterns and words by synchronising lights and manipulating the flow of water. Designed for urban spaces, shopping centres, airports, exhibition centres,
amusement parks and hotels, Watermark features 25 valves per 3.3ft unit, which generates clear words, logos and patterns that create unique sequences with tailored messages. An interactive solution, Watermark designs can easily be updated via a
secure app, making it ideal for advertising, welcoming guests and showcasing promotions. Watermark can be installed indoors and outdoors in customised, seamless configurations and is designed to integrate into existing structures. The product’s minimal water usage and power requirements means it can
run around the clock, even after operating hours, which can be important in high traffic areas.
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A NEW $75m development anchored by an indoor-outdoor waterpark has been mooted for the city of Grand Prairie, Texas. The 70,000sq.ft indoor portion of the waterpark will include a retractable
roof for play year-round, surrounded by 3.5 acres of outdoor space. The remainder of the year-round development, known as The Epic, will include a 120,000sq.ft life centre, amphitheatre, trail system and playground in Central Park at State Highway 161 and Arkansas Road. Dallas-based architecture firm HKS is the project designer, with Andy
Henning being the principal architect. Lee Lewis Construction is the general contractor. Daryl Matzke, Ramaker, is the waterpark development consultant.
Vortex introduces Watermark
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