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{{Short description|Water park in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States}} |
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|opening_date =1984 |
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'''Water Country''' |
'''Water Country''' is a [[water park]] located in [[Portsmouth, New Hampshire]], [[United States]]. It opened in 1984 and was owned by the Samuels family until they were bought out by Festival Fun Parks in 2000. The park is now owned by [[Palace Entertainment]] and has a number of [[water slide|slides]] and [[swimming pool]]s that range for all ages. Their commercials feature a [[jingle]] that has remained the same since the park opened in 1984. The melody is reminiscent of [[Mungo Jerry]]'s 1970 hit [[In the Summertime (Mungo Jerry song)|"In the Summertime"]]. It was composed by Tom Roussell in 1984 while working for Kevin Tracey Productions and later re-recorded when the original 10 year license expired. |
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| ⚫ | Water Country allows its guests to bring picnic lunches into the park with a carry-in policy limiting bag sizes. A number of picnic areas are available at various points throughout the park. [[Alcoholic beverage]]s and [[smoking]], however, are prohibited in the park, as are glass containers. Water Country's mascot was a [[polar bear]] named Patches, but Patches was given to Water Country's sister park, [[Lake Compounce]] in [[Connecticut]]. In 2024, Water Country announced a new mascot named Spruce the Moose. |
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The park is not affiliated with [[Anheuser-Busch]] Adventure Parks-owned [[Water Country USA]], a [[Virginia]] water park which also opened in 1984. |
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In 2022, Water Country reported that it typically hires 300 employees each summer to work as lifeguards or cashiers, or in other areas such as admissions, guest relations, and maintenance.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fernandes |first=Megan |date=June 19, 2022 |title=Student in high demand for summer employment |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-student-in-high-demand-f/149113681/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |work=Concord Monitor |via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}</ref> |
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==Attractions== |
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*Adventure River - a [[lazy river]]-type attraction |
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*Black Hole and Warp 8 - two one- and two-person tube slides |
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*Double Dive Boggan - two head-first, single-rider mat slides |
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*Double Geronimo - two steep, high-speed body slides |
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*Dragon's Den - a two-person toilet bowl-type attraction |
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*Dr. Von Dark's Tunnel Of Terror - A two person face to face plunge through darkness-New! |
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*Giant Wave Pool |
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*Ollie Octopus - a kid-only water playground area |
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*Pirates' Lagoon - a kid-only water playground area |
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*Racing Rapids and The Plunge - two slow and refreshing, yet reasonably long one-person tube slides |
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*Shoot and Screamer - two short, but thrilling one- and two-person tube slides |
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*Tahiti Tree House - a large, family-oriented water playground area |
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*Thunder Falls and Wild Canyon - two four-passenger family raft slides |
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*Triple Giant Slides (also called the Twister Slides) - three refreshing family body slides |
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*Whirlpool |
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==See also== |
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| ⚫ | Water Country |
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*[[List of water parks]] |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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Their commercial's [[jingle]] has remained the same since the park opened in 1984. The melody is reminiscent of [[Mungo Jerry]]'s 1970 hit [[In the Summertime (Mungo Jerry song)|"In the Summertime"]]. The memorable lyrics are as follows: |
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"When the sun is blazing and the summer gets hot, Water Country's a very cool spot. <br> |
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There's no better place to feel and be young. Water Country, have some fun! <br> |
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So get in the riding, the sliding and splashing, feel the excitement ride all the action. <br> |
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Having a good time under the sun, Water Country, Water Country, Water Country have some fun!" |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.watercountry.com/ Water Country official website] |
*[http://www.watercountry.com/ Water Country official website] |
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*[http://www.ultimatewaterpark.com/waterparks/water-country.html Water Country on Ultimate Waterpark.com] |
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{{Palace Entertainment}} |
{{Palace Entertainment}} |
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{{Parques Reunidos}} |
{{Parques Reunidos}} |
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[[Category: |
[[Category:Parques Reunidos]] |
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Portsmouth, New Hampshire]] |
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Portsmouth, New Hampshire]] |
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[[Category:Water parks in New Hampshire]] |
[[Category:Water parks in New Hampshire]] |
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Portsmouth, New Hampshire]] |
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[[Category:1984 establishments in the United States]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:24, 11 June 2024
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| Water Country | |
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| Slogan | "Adventure Plays Here" and "Have Some Fun" |
| Location | Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States |
| Coordinates | 43°02′10″N 70°46′54″W / 43.03611°N 70.78167°W |
| Owner | Palace Entertainment |
| Opened | June 20, 1984 |
| Website | http://www.watercountry.com/ |
Water Country is a water park located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States. It opened in 1984 and was owned by the Samuels family until they were bought out by Festival Fun Parks in 2000. The park is now owned by Palace Entertainment and has a number of slides and swimming pools that range for all ages. Their commercials feature a jingle that has remained the same since the park opened in 1984. The melody is reminiscent of Mungo Jerry's 1970 hit "In the Summertime". It was composed by Tom Roussell in 1984 while working for Kevin Tracey Productions and later re-recorded when the original 10 year license expired.
Water Country allows its guests to bring picnic lunches into the park with a carry-in policy limiting bag sizes. A number of picnic areas are available at various points throughout the park. Alcoholic beverages and smoking, however, are prohibited in the park, as are glass containers. Water Country's mascot was a polar bear named Patches, but Patches was given to Water Country's sister park, Lake Compounce in Connecticut. In 2024, Water Country announced a new mascot named Spruce the Moose.
In 2022, Water Country reported that it typically hires 300 employees each summer to work as lifeguards or cashiers, or in other areas such as admissions, guest relations, and maintenance.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Fernandes, Megan (June 19, 2022). "Student in high demand for summer employment". Concord Monitor. Retrieved June 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.