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'''Evergreen Wings and Waves Waterpark''' ia an indoor [[water park]] at the [[Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum]] in [[McMinnville, Oregon]]. |
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[[File:Evergreen Air and Space Museum water slide - McMinnville, Oregon.JPG|thumb|Exterior of the waterpark]] |
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The "Wings & Waves Waterpark" opened June 6, 2011. The 71,350-square-foot waterpark, Oregon's largest, features 10 slides and a 91,703-gallon wave pool, and ties in to the educational focus of the Evergreen Aviation complex with its "Life Needs Water" interactive display. |
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The waterpark's learning activities place an emphasis on fun. The second-floor children's museum has exhibits about the importance of water in everyday life. One feature shows how water falls from the sky as snow on Mount Hood, melts and flows to the ocean, then returns to the mountain, demonstrating the three phases of water's physical state as found here on earth. Other features include Smokey Bear overseeing a helicopter fighting a wildfire, a wave tank that can be used to demonstrate tides and tsunamis, and a lunar capsule play structure with an astronaut training display. Replicas of fighter jets and the space shuttle are also part of the water play features. |
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The main attractions are the water slides and wave pool. Four big slides begin inside a retired Boeing 747-100 that sits atop the roof, 62 feet above the splash landing. The slides vary in pitch and rate of descent, with the most liesurely being the 550-foot long translucent yellow slide, and the fastest being the 350-foot long green slide, nicknamed "the nosedive" due to its steep descent. The wave pool water is heated to 84 degrees. Massive compressors can generate either a large wave or random smaller waves. The waterpark also has a leisure pool and spa. Non-water features include a concession area, family-style locker rooms, rooms for private parties and a Starcade gaming center. The water park's admission desk resembles a biplane with wing walkers. Most of the features are handicap accessible, excepting the big slides. |
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The waterpark operates daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., through summer. Hours during the school year are yet to be determined. All waterpark attractions are indoors. The building has a capacity of 1,500 and is located on the west side of the complex, just west of the building that houses the Spruce Goose. The building is similar in exterior design to the air and space museums, with its outside walls made of the same stone-lined, green-tinted glass as the other buildings, though it does have a 747 parked on its roof. |
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Future plans for Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum include an upscale 84-room hotel with fine-dining restaurant, with plans to break ground next year.<ref>[[KGW]] [http://www.kgw.com/news/business/New-water-park-opens-at-Evergreen-92562359.html News 747 a highlight of new Evergreen Waterpark] April 30, 2010</ref> |
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Water Slides |
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===Nose Dive=== |
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Nose Dive is a green high-energy two-person inner tube ride that combines a fast initial drop into a high rate bank turn. It leads the riders into a dark oscillation section before ‘breaking out of the clouds’ through a [[hologram]] image and into the circular bowl below. The ride culminates with a smooth transition and dropout for a spectacular splash and water landing. |
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===Mach 1=== |
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Mach 1 is a orange high-speed enclosed body slide with tight wrapping turns, switchbacks and drop sections that leave the stomach in the air. Riders slide on their backs with arms crossed over their chests and legs crossed as they shoot down this slide at daring speeds. This test of mettle ride will provide hours for enjoyment for the young and the young at heart. |
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===Tail Spin=== |
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Tail Spin is a blue slide and has Full blue transparent sections are included between drops to add light into the slide. This is a high-energy single/double inner tube ride that features fast acceleration off the start and transitions into a tight series of figure eight high banking curves. The ride is fully enclosed and provides a smooth yet thrilling level of energy. |
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===Sonic Boom=== |
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Sonic Boom is a yellow slide that offers an “outdoor water park” feel with a view of most of the park. Above the roof, the top section of the slide is transparent to allow glimpses of the shape of the plane and building. Inside the park the top section of the slide is removed and there is an open top. Better suited for first time or novice riders this is a superb lead up ride to the higher energy rides. |
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==References== |
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[[Category:Water parks in the United States]] |
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[[Category:McMinnville, Oregon]] |
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[[Category:Visitor attractions in Yamhill County, Oregon]] |
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