Splish Splash (water park)
| Splish Splash | |
|---|---|
| Slogan | Get Set to Get Wet! |
| Location | Riverhead, New York, United States  |
| Coordinates | 40°55′15″N 72°43′42″W / 40.92074°N 72.72824°W |
| General manager | Chip Cleary |
| Opened | 1991 |
| Operating season | May – September |
| Area | 96 acres (390,000 m2) |
| Website | splishsplashlongisland.com |
Splish Splash is a 96-acre water park in Riverhead, New York.[1] It features 30 rides and runs from May through September. Travel Channel ranked Splish Splash the fifth best water park in the United States.[2]
History
Splish Splash was built in 1989, headded by Chip Cleary.[1] It opened in May 1991 with three body slides, two speed slides, two kiddie pools, two tube slides, a lazy river, and a restaurant.[citation needed] In 1995, the Lazy River Opened. The park has been owned and operated by Palace Entertainment since 1999.[1] Today the lazy river is 1,300 feet long and is accompanied by 19 water slides including a wave pool. It spans over 90 acres.[3] In 2006, Splish splash added a new funnel-shaped ride called Alien Invasion. In 2009, Splish Splash added a new ride called Doctor Von Dark's Tunnel of Terror. In July 2008 they announced that they would be adding 7 rides over the next few years, including Dr. Von Dark's Tunnel of Terror for 2009.[4]
'Water Rides:' (2010)
Splash Landing
Max Trax
Lazy River
Hollywood Stunt Rider
The Abyss
Alien Invasion
Dr. Von Dark's Tunnel of Terror
Cliff Diver
Dragon's Den
Mammoth River
Barrier Reef
Giant Twister
Shotgun Falls
Surf City Wave Pool
Lazy River
Rides for Kids:
Elephant Slide
Kiddie Slides
Monsoon Lagoon
Octopus Pool
Pirates Cove
See also
References
- ^ a b c Strugatch, Warren (2001-05-20). "Places for Swinging, Splashing, Thrashing". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
- ^ Edmonds, Rose. "Best Water Parks in America". Travel Channel. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Pesce, Nicole Lyn (2009-06-12). "Fun With the Kids? Just Add Water". Daily News. New York. Retrieved 2010-04-25.
- ^ "Splish Splash News".
4. In the episode "Maddie on Deck" of The Suite Life on Deck, the prince mentions that for their honeymoon they'll go to Splish Splash Waterpark.
External links
- Hollywood Stunt Rider Article
- Splish Splash Flashback
- http://nymag.com/nymetro/urban/family/features/6152/ Splish Splash Review
References
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