Location: Panama City Beach, Florida Years Active: 1976 – Active The Zoom Flume waterslide was the genesis of Shipwreck Island Waterpark when it opened in 1976. Over the next five years, The Raging Rapids and bumper boats were added. Beginning in 1983 the Zoom Flume and Rapids were merged into a unique tropical themed waterpark filled…
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Years Active: 1974 – Active In 1974, Ocean Breeze Waterpark began with three mat slides and the distinction of being the only waterpark in Virginia Beach. Forty-seven years later, the park has grown to over 30 slides, rides and attractions and strives to be the family destination of choice for locals and…
Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Years Active: 1985 – Active Myrtle Waves is a water park attraction in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the largest of the five water parks in the area and in the state. The park has been operating each season since opening on June 1, 1985. As of the 2019 season it featured 22 slides and attractions…
Location: Wildwood, New Jersey Years Active: 1969 – Active Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks is a classic seaside amusement park located on The Wildwoods’ boardwalk in Wildwood and North Wildwood, New Jersey. The park has been family owned and operated since 1969 and is currently run by 2nd generation Morey Brothers, Will and Jack. Morey’s Piers…
Location: Grand Island, New York Years Active: 1961 – Active Fantasy Island was founded by real estate developer Lawrence Grant, and was opened on July 1, 1961. It was designed by co-financier and local jeweler Gerald Birzon and constructed by Milton Milstein and Associates. The ownership group was formed under the name Fantasy Land, Inc. before changing soon…
Location: Santa Claus, Indiana Years Active: 1946 – Active Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari (known as Santa Claus Land prior to 1984) is a combination theme park and water park located near Interstate 64 and U.S. 231 in Santa Claus, Indiana, United States. The theme park is divided into four sections celebrating: …with rides, live entertainment,…
Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Years Active: 1997 – Active Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg A weatherproof lodge that offers thrills and relaxation opportunities for the whole family, Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg is a large indoor theme park and resort with extended bundle packages for everyone to enjoy. Featuring a combination of unique and iconic waterpark attractions, there is…
Location: Gorai Village, Maharashtra, India Years Active: 1989 – 2022 EsselWorld is an amusement park located in Gorai on Dharavi island, Mumbai. It covers an area of 65 acres along with Water Kingdom, and was opened to the public in 1989. Along with Adlabs Imagica, EsselWorld is one of the largest amusement parks in India. EsselWorld has been involved in multiple controversies. The original land…
Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania Years Active: 1884 – Active Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA, is a premier theme park and water park that has been captivating visitors since its grand opening on May 3, 1884. Situated on a sprawling 200-acre expanse, this beloved amusement destination offers an exhilarating blend of thrills, family-friendly…
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Years Active: 1870 – Active Coney Island is a small water park located on the banks of the Ohio River in Cincinnati, Ohio, approximately 10 miles east of the downtown area in Anderson Township. It no longer has the old-time carnival rides pictured in many review sites and promotional materials still in use. As of the 2021 season,…
