{"id":2219,"date":"2021-07-28T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/?p=2219"},"modified":"2021-07-28T09:46:17","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T13:46:17","slug":"waterpark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/waterpark\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterpark: The Perfect Summer Outing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/28065803\/ethan-hoover-N1vdGcHcrKI-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"waterpark\" class=\"wp-image-2220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/28065803\/ethan-hoover-N1vdGcHcrKI-unsplash.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/28065803\/ethan-hoover-N1vdGcHcrKI-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a thrill seeker? Or, are you more into relaxed leisure? Whatever your preference, a waterpark is a fun outing perfect for all the family. But, how did these parks come to be? In today\u2019s blog, we\u2019ll talk about the history of this summer destination. Plus, discuss what you can get out to while you keep cool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-history-of-the-waterpark\">The History of the Waterpark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A waterpark is an amusement ark which feature water play areas. It started to gain popularity since their introduction in the late 1940s and early 1950s. In fact, the United States has the largest and most concentrated park markets. With over 1000 established destinations, dozens of new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/national-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">parks<\/a> are added to the list every year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two categories of waterpark:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Indoor vs. Outdoor<\/li><li>Spa vs. Amusement&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Indoor parks allow for year-long use and don\u2019t need to close due to rainy-weather. Conversely, outdoor parks make the most of the warm season and can often be bigger in size. This allows for taller water slides.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spa-like parks often don\u2019t have \u201cthrill\u201d rides. Instead, focusing on saunas, steam rooms, \u201cadventure showers\u201d and relaxation-orientated water play areas. Often, these are indoor destinations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/28065819\/jakob-owens-gnGQQEpSxjw-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/28065819\/jakob-owens-gnGQQEpSxjw-unsplash.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/28065819\/jakob-owens-gnGQQEpSxjw-unsplash-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-the-first-waterpark\">The First Waterpark<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Although individual water slides and wet ride open in 1940s, the first waterpark only opened in the 1960s. Originally named Lake Dolores, it found its home in Newberry Spring, California. Businessman Bob Byers built the park for his extended family. It centres around Lake Dolores: a 273-acre man-made lake fed by underground springs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In May 1962, a basic campground adjacent to the lake opened to the public. Eventually, over the years, more and more rides and attractions were added.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The park featured:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>8 identical 150-foot 60-degree-<a href=\"https:\/\/courses.gooroo.com\/courses\/lines-angles-and-triangles\/99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">angle<\/a> sides. Riders rode down this man-made hill of small plastic \u201cfloaties\u201d.<\/li><li>2 V-shaped water slides also 150-long, but ridden standing up. Sliders would shoot out the end like a human cannonball.\u00a0<\/li><li>A \u201cZip-cord\u201d Ride where riders hung on from a hand-held device like zip line. When the line came to a stop it would thrust the hanging rider forward into the lagoon.\u00a0<\/li><li>3 high diving boards.<\/li><li>3 trapeze-like swings.<\/li><li>\u201cBig Bopper\u201d: a fast long group raft ride.<\/li><li>A \u201cLazy River\u201d.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The park saw its peak attendance between the early 1970s and mid-1980s. Despite attempts to revive interest, it stands abandoned since 2004.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/28065829\/iker-urteaga-GIXUMw8wsoc-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/28065829\/iker-urteaga-GIXUMw8wsoc-unsplash.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/28065829\/iker-urteaga-GIXUMw8wsoc-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-to-do\">What to Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in attending a waterpark? Check out some of what you can get up to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Swimming Pools.<\/strong> Varying in size and depth, there are swimming activities for all ages and abilities.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Wave Pools.<\/strong> A swimming pool with artificially generated waves, similar to being in the ocean. Some wave pools offer surfing or bodyboarding environments.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Water slides.<\/strong> These can differ in type such as: body, inline, aqua loop, family-rafting, funnel, multi-lane racer, water coaster, and drop slide.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Splash Pads.<\/strong> Water is sprayed upwards. There is little to no standing water therefore eliminating the need for a lifeguard or other supervision.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Water Playgrounds. <\/strong>Like splash pads except there is a shallow body of water.<\/li><li><strong>Lazy Rivers.<\/strong> A shallow pool that flows similarly to a river. The slow current allows guests in rafts to drift gentle across the circuit. Often these rivers follow along the perimeter of the waterpark.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a thrill seeker? Or, are you more into relaxed leisure? Whatever your preference, a waterpark is a fun outing perfect for all the family. But, how did these parks come to be? In today\u2019s blog, we\u2019ll talk about the history of this summer destination. Plus, discuss what you can get out to while [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":2220,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9],"tags":[2521,2365,2520,2519],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Whether you&#039;re into thrills or crave relaxation, a waterpark is family-friendly fun! 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