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A swimming pool is an essential part of a good hotel’s facilities, allowing guests the opportunity to cool off and enjoy some aquatic relaxation in the hot summer months. But then again, why should the benefits offered by a swimming pool be confined to summer?
When you have an enclosed swimming pool as a part of your offering, you can present guests with great aquatic activities all year round.
The cost of installing an enclosure yields dividends for both you and your guests. For instance:
Enclosed pools, especially ones with retractable roofs that allow you to either close or open the pool area depending on weather conditions, are also more energy efficient and sustainable. What’s more, with an OpenAire enclosure, you’ll find that the structure itself is maintenance free, with corrosion-resistant aluminum frames and ‘baked-on’ paint that requires no touch-ups or fixes.
The addition of an enclosed pool to a hotel’s facilities is a win-win that will reap rewards for not only the hotel owners and its staff, but also your guests.
OpenAire strongly believes that swimming pools are a public health service, whether in municipal settings or a hotel. We contribute to the provision of these services through the design and construction of state-of-the-art swimming pool enclosures. Contact us for more information.
Many people ask whether it’s possible to build an outdoor swimming pool first and then enclose it later. This is a fair question, and the answer is easy. Yes, of course, it is possible. OpenAire has added enclosures to pools that were outdoor facilities for years before the owners or managers decided to enclose them.
Having said that, if you intend to enclose the pool from the start, it is worth going ahead with the construction of the enclosure from the start, as this will save you time and money later on. If you have the resources to build the enclosure at the same time that the pool is being built, you should. It is definitely more costly to install the structure after the pool is built.
However, if you need to go ahead with the construction of the pool but really need to wait to enclose it, it is recommended that you plan in advance and make some preliminary provisions for when the time comes to start work on the building. Here are a couple of tips to keep in mind:
In general, while we don’t recommend it, it is possible to build a pool first and enclose it later. However, the time to install, the site access, the increased cost and the potential for damage do exist, so where possible, planning ahead is critical to save both time and money.
OpenAire strongly believes that swimming pools are a public health service, whether in municipal settings or a hotel. We contribute to the provision of these services through the design and construction of swimming pool enclosures. Contact us for more information.
Having a pool in a retirement community offers several great benefits, not only for the residents, but also for the facility itself. In an aging community, a pool, especially when used for aquatic therapy, is a public service that will make members healthier and happier, as well as improve on the drawing power of the facility itself. Here are four reasons why you should invest in an aquatic therapy pool.
Over the age of 65, it is more likely a person can experience falls. By 80 years of age, half of all seniors will experience a fall, which is a serious wellness concern.
Good workout programs, presented with the aid of a pool, can help seniors develop the strength to prevent themselves from falling. These programs help seniors to improve their posture and walking ability in an aquatic environment. The water provides safety and support as they gain mastery over their stride. Over time, the therapy can be moved out of the pool as the individuals gain the strength and confidence to walk.
Aside from fall prevention, a therapy pool can be used to provide a variety of wellness and fitness programs. Because water resistance aids and supports the body as it goes through various exercise routines, elderly people have been found to experience far greater levels of enjoyment and progress when working out in an aquatic environment. They push themselves beyond their limits without any fear of falling or risk of injury.
Aquatic therapy pools enable great cardiovascular exercise without the aches, pains, and stresses that land-based exercises often cause for overweight people. Underwater treadmills have become quite popular, giving elderly, overweight people the opportunity to enjoy a jog with the buoyancy and hydrostatic pressure of the water helping them to keep moving while it removes the pain of impact.
Aside from improving the health of residents, the addition of an aquatic therapy pool adds to your facilities and becomes a major selling point for would-be residents. There is also the possibility of using the pool to offer wellness programs to non-residents, who could pay membership fees and visit your pool for training on a regular basis. You can, thus, both attract more residents and increase your revenue streams by expanding your customer base.
OpenAire strongly believes that swimming pools are a public health service, whether in municipal settings or in the private environment of a retirement community. OpenAire contributes to the provision of these services through the design and construction of enclosures that can be used to house swimming pools. OpenAire has built numerous aquatic facilities for retirement communities around the US. Contact us for more information.
A trip to a waterpark – especially a big one with many attractions – is an all-day event. While it may be a day for fun and relaxation, perhaps you should not have a take-it-as-it-comes attitude by leaving everything to chance. Any day out is usually better when you plan things before you go. This doesn’t mean you have to be too strict and regimented; that could easily put a damper on the fun! But, the entire family will get the most out of the day if you lay down a basic plan.
It’s not necessary to run the entire outing like a sergeant major. But a good plan, executed in a fun and relaxed way, will not only make the kids far more appreciative of their waterpark visit, but it will also ensure that all of you get more for the price of admission. So, the next time you decide to treat the kids to a day at the waterpark, it would be worth taking note of the following 6 tips and putting together an agenda.
Start off by visiting the park’s website and checking their opening and closing times. You also need to take the season and the size of the park into account. If it’s peak season at a very popular park, and you’re going have to stand in a queue at the ticket booth as well as waiting for 15 minutes or more at each of the main rides, it’s best to get there before opening. If it’s offseason and you can virtually walk straight through the gate, then you don’t need to rush too much. But, obviously, you and the kids will still want as much as time as possible to enjoy the facilities, so don’t leave it too late.
When it comes to the size of the park, think about the overall area, as well as the number of attractions. A larger park simply needs more time. Smaller parks mean you can pace yourselves a bit more, take more time and have more repeat rides.
Most parks’ websites will list their attractions, as well as brief descriptions to entice visitors. Some may even include a map of the park, which is a big bonus. Peruse these carefully and think about which ones would enthuse your family more. In fact, go through them with the kids and have them tell you which ones they’re really excited about.
You may also want to take note of the safety advice and warnings. The park might have the highest slide in the world, for example, but strictly forbid children under a certain age from riding it. Rather than disappointing the children on the day, make it clear to them which rides they will be able to go on and which ones they will have to avoid. You can then also plan which family members will be able to go on which rides. Older siblings can be trusted to manage their own park experiences, being permitted to ride whichever slides they choose. Younger ones will need to be watched and escorted to the rides that are safe for them. This can be planned without spoiling anyone’s fun. Adults might be content to accompany the younger kids to their rides, or you may have to have the older children take turns, switching between looking after their younger siblings or cousins and going on the wilder rides when their turn comes.
It also helps to get a good general idea of the location of everything. And then plan the family’s movements, especially with a really large park. Maybe you want to start at the gate and then move towards the back of the park or vice versa. Then again, you might want to plan the rides from the smallest/tamest to the largest/wildest. You know what approach would suit you better, just be sure to familiarize yourself with the layout before you go.
Don’t show up at the park without having first found out about all the age/height restrictions that apply. They may also have restrictions with regard to what you’re allowed to take into the park with you. There may even be certain areas that are restricted for particular reasons. Maybe there are limitations on the number of times you can go on certain popular rides during peak season. Know all this a day or so in advance, and make sure the entire family is suitably briefed.
When you get to the park, the family is likely to split up. First, make sure that none of the children go off on their own – assign groups and a buddy system. Then also decide on a meeting point and tell everyone to be back there at a certain time. If you are spending the entire day at the park, it might be worth setting more than one meeting, perhaps one for lunch and a second at the end of the day when it’s time to go home. Decide on a spot that’s easy to locate and remember. Then set the meeting times. There should be clocks all around the park for those who don’t have watches.
Speaking of meeting times, set one or more aside for refreshments. The kids are likely to forget to eat or drink while on the rides, so enforce refreshment times when they can at least get a drink of water and touch up their sunblock (if you are at an outdoor waterpark). Have them come back to the meeting point at specific times and have the older siblings or cousins take responsibility for getting the younger ones there at the appointed times. Don’t let this slip. It’s very possible that the kids may not want to eat much but, at the very least, make sure to keep them hydrated. Even if getting them back to the meeting point is going to be too difficult, let adults or older children carry water with them, accessible to all members of the family.
Aside from anything else (especially the obvious items like swimsuits and towels), take these six essential items along. They are guaranteed to come in handy and you will miss them if you don’t have them.
You will need a wet/dry bag to store clothes and other items, as well as water-resistant pouches for cell phones, cameras, and other electronics.
Spending a lot of time in the water can cause complications for your ears. Make sure the whole family has a set of earplugs that will stay put. Silicone plugs are the best, as they are flexible and don’t fall out.
If you’re going to an outdoor waterpark or an indoor one with a retractable roof, this is essential. Use the highest SPF you can find and make sure that everyone reapplies often.
These protect your feet on surfaces that are slippery and prone to contamination by bacteria and fungi. They’re not only clean, lightweight, and comfortable, but they also dry quickly.
We have touched on these already. But, we can’t stress it enough. Whatever you do, make sure everyone is properly hydrated. Bring along several bottles and fill them regularly, ensuring that everyone gets a regular drink.
Finally, don’t forget to capture the moments. Most people use their cellphones. Yet, not all of these devices are up to the task under the wet conditions of a waterpark. Rather, get a small, inexpensive waterproof camera and grab those memories wherever they arise.
OpenAire specializes in the kind of enclosures – complete with retractable roof systems – that are needed to enclose a waterpark. Our aquatic portfolio includes multifaceted projects that we have undertaken for municipal pools, waterparks, private residences, and retirement communities across North America, all with differing requirements. We have built enclosures for many of the country’s finest waterparks, helping turn them into year-round attractions. These include Epic Waters, Zehnder’s Splash Village, Pirate’s Cay, Cape Codder, and Water-Zoo Indoor Waterpark. Our work has even reached as far as Moscow, Russia, where we designed and constructed an enclosure for the Luzhniki Aquapark.
Many swimming pools have made use of our enclosures to expand their amenities. For example, Pocahontas Aquatic Center in Randolph County, AR, added new pools and a waterpark to its indoor/outdoor facility. Clarksville Aquatic Center in Clarksville, AR, added competitive swim and scuba training to their offerings. Allan Witt Aquatics Complex in Fairfield, CA, was once a disused pool building, but now hosts competitive swimming tournaments and even has a separate children’s pool.
Many YMCAs have also benefited from adding a retractable roof enclosure, and have seen a marked increase in their membership as a result. Some other successful projects include:
Take a look at our extensive aquatic portfolio to see all of our completed and in-progress projects. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
A water park visit is an all-day event, and you need to make sure you show up prepared. Set your mind at ease and enjoy your day to the fullest by taking these six essential items along. We’ll leave out the obvious, such as swimsuits, towels, and goggles. Trust us when we say that these accessories – some of which you may not have considered – will come in handy.
Take along a wet/dry bag to store clothes and other items, as well as water-resistant pouches for cellphones, cameras, and other electronics.
Spending a lot of time in the water can cause complications for your ears. Make sure the whole family has a set of ear plugs that will stay put. Silicone plugs are the best, as they are flexible and don’t fall out.
If you’re going to an outdoor water park or an indoor one with a retractable roof, this is essential.
Water shoes protect your feet on surfaces that are either slippery or breeding grounds for fungi and bacteria. They’re clean, lightweight, and comfortable. And, they dry quickly.
Whatever you do, make sure you’re all hydrated. Bring along several bottles and fill them regularly, ensuring that everyone gets a regular drink – you can bet it will be the last thing on the kids’ minds!
Most people use their cellphones to capture memorable moments. But, not all of these devices are up to the task under the wet conditions of a water park. Rather get a small, inexpensive waterproof camera and grab those memories wherever they arise.
At OpenAire, we know our water parks. We have built enclosures for many of the country’s finest, helping turn them into year-round attractions, regardless of the weather or climate. From the northern border to the deep south, OpenAire is helping clients create year round water parks. These include one of the top 5 parks in Texas; Epic Waters, the largest indoor Waterpark in the USA; Kalahari in the Pocono Mountains Pennsylvania, Zehnder’s Splash Village in Michigan, Pirate’s Cay in Illinois, Jay Peak’s Pump House Waterpark in Vermont and Water-Zoo Indoor Water Park in Oklahoma. Contact us to see how we can help you!
We all know Florida is pretty much the go-to state for year-round fun in the sun. Many people from further to the north and west will be heading down there soon, as winter starts to set in, to take advantage of the perennial sunshine across the state’s many beaches and water parks.
With this in mind, we decided to find out which of the Sunshine State’s innumerable water parks are the best. It seems most are in and around the well known Florida Theme Park Capital of the East; Orlando! There is a lot of stiff competition but the internet seems to be quite unanimous that the following are Florida’s indisputable top five:
It comes as no surprise that the world’s most beloved entertainment brand takes a prominent place on this list. Typhoon Lagoon is listed by TripAdvisor as the number one water park, not only in Florida but across the United States. This is easy to understand when you consider its attractions:
With thrills and chills aplenty, all in the magical setting we’ve come to expect from Disney, Typhoon Lagoon can’t be missed.
If thrills are what you’re after, then you really can’t go wrong with Aquatica. Located just nine miles away from this list’s Number One, and forming part of the SeaWorld complex, Aquatica appears to focus more on the thrill rides than its rival does. Here you will find high-speed slides and wave pools, including the Taumata Racer – an adrenaline-infused, head-first toboggan ride. There is also the Dolphin Plunge, which takes you through the habitat of SeaWorld’s dolphin pod. That is if you can spot them as you rush through at high speed! It’s not all about thrills though; there are some absolutely breath-taking, peaceful beaches too.
The pirate-themed jewel in the crown of Panama City features the famous Great Shipwreck, where guests ride out on a cable slide before plunging into the cool water below. There’s also the White Knuckle River – which speaks for itself – as well as Skull Island and a 750-gallon tipping bucket.
Disney’s other Orlando Park comes in at number 4 with one of the world’s tallest, fastest freefall body slides – the aptly named Summit Plummet and a choice of three inner tube slides at Runoff Rapids.
The last one on the list also features some of the wildest rides. Can you handle Big Thunder, which drops four-person rafts into an immense funnel for a crazy spin to the bottom? How about the Brain Drain, which features a pair of 70 ft vertical drops? All in all, Rapids has 42 rides. If you manage to ride all of them in a single visit, there would be no time for repeats.
At OpenAire, we know our water parks. We have built enclosures for many of the country’s finest, helping turn them into year-round attractions, regardless of the weather or climate. From the northern border to the deep south, OpenAire is helping clients create year-round water parks. These include one of the top 5 parks in Texas; Epic Waters, the largest indoor Waterpark in the USA; Kalahari in the Pocono Mountains Pennsylvania, Zehnder’s Splash Village in Michigan, Pirate’s Cay in Illinois, Jay Peak’s Pump House Waterpark in Vermont and Water-Zoo Indoor Water Park in Oklahoma. Contact us to see how we can help you!
Skiing and water parks… You can easily be forgiven for thinking they’re mutually exclusive. However, this is not the case. Thanks to the practice of enclosing water parks for year-round use, it’s now very easy to have two family vacations rolled into one. Ski resorts around the country have upgraded their offerings and eliminated the hassle of disappointed guests due to weather changes. Meaning that you can now hit the slopes or the slides, ski vacations are no longer a risky bet for families who arrive and hope for good ski conditions. Here are five of the best waterpark-equipped ski resorts.
OpenAire designed and built the unique retractable roof enclosure for the 40,000 square foot Pump House, Jay Peak’s water park. It doesn’t matter if there’s a blizzard raging in this heavily snow-prone area in Vermont (it receives around 375 inches per year), you can still ride the 55’ high slides or experience the many other attractions the park has to offer.
Set in the Poconos Mountains, Split Rock Resort has a 53,326 square foot water park called H2Oooohh! It has a FlowRider, a slide that drops four stories, a wave pool, raft slides, and hot tubs. H2Oooohh! is open to the public, so you don’t need to be staying at the resort to enjoy it.
The Big Splash Indoor Waterpark at this rustic Hudson Valley resort, close to New York, includes a 250-foot high tube slide, splash pads, and interactive fountains along with a new outdoor waterpark, opening in 2020, for summer guests.
When you’re not out on one of the 30 runs or the nine-lane tubing center at this resort in New York’s snow belt, you can head to the 41,000 square-foot Cascades Indoor Waterpark and feel like it’s summer again as you ride the wave pool and slides.
Silver Rapids Indoor Water Park in Northern Idaho includes a fun interactive spray deck for the kids, as well as two enclosed tube slides, the Hoop Lagoon basketball pool, and a 315-foot lazy river. Feel like alternating between skiing and surfing during the same vacation? No problem – there’s a continuous wave-surfing machine too. At the end of the day, you can also relax in the giant hot tub, known as the Warm Spring.
Since it is quite easy now to build indoor parks that can stay open all year round, more and more resorts are looking at adding these amenities to ensure that guests dont cancel vacations or aren't stuck when the weather for skiing doesn't cooperate. In addition to waterparks, look for resorts with expanded selections of other activities like snow tubing, skating, hiking, and indoor arcades, restaurants and activity centers, when you plan your next ski holiday.
At OpenAire, we know our water parks. We have built enclosures for many of the country’s finest, helping turn them into year-round attractions, regardless of the weather or climate. From the northern border to the deep south, OpenAire is helping clients create year-round water parks. These include one of the top 5 parks in Texas; Epic Waters, the largest indoor Waterpark in the USA; Kalahari in the Pocono Mountains Pennsylvania, Zehnder’s Splash Village in Michigan, Pirate’s Cay in Illinois, Jay Peak’s Pump House Waterpark in Vermont and Water-Zoo Indoor Water Park in Oklahoma. Contact us to see how we can help you!
There are no shortage of indoor waterparks in North America. And, this might create the impression that planning and building a popular, thrilling but safe aquatic park is an easy thing to do, the design of a really great waterpark requires careful balancing of a few key factors. This article is intended for individuals or companies who either intend to start a new waterpark from scratch or are planning a major extension or upgrade to an existing one. Drawing from established best practices in the world of waterpark design, it outlines the key considerations in the preliminary design phase, their importance to the waterpark designer, and how best to resolve or execute them in the final layout.
As with all real estate development projects, it’s all about the location. Factors like population, site accessibility, local demographics, adjacent towns, cities, competition and more impact your potential audience. Guests are willing to drive 3-5 hours to get to a waterpark, but is there a big enough population in that radius to bring people in. Secondly, what size is your waterpark and what size of park is your competition? Will your project be enough of a draw when they arrive and have enough amenities? Most new indoor water parks are combined with an onsite hotel and other amenities like arcades, party rooms, sports complexes, etc… to ensure that they are attractive to their potential audience and that, of course, the investors ROI goals can be achieved. Generally a project starts with a feasibility study and business planning to make sure the intended investor goals can be met.
Once you have a location and have determined a project is feasible, you need to look at the specifics of the site.
While any shape of lot works longer and narrow or bent “L” shapes can create difficulties in the placement main project program elements (hotel, waterpark, parking etc) all of which in a project like this are large. A typical indoor waterpark is about 50,000 square feet, although they can range from 20,000 to over 200,000.
Adjacencies in planning are critical, so for example locating the water park next to the hotel allows them to share some facilities. This may include laundry, office space, admin, food service, loading, IT and storage, reducing construction costs and, some adjacencies, like attaching to a hotel, may be a critical component of achieving your ROI targets. In addition to the shape of the site you need to look at the sites topography, as changes in elevation need to be taken into account when deciding what goes where.
If you are adding to an existing property, where is the ideal location to grow to service your existing and new potential audience? What works best with your existing park? Or, if it is a renovation, how can the design have the least impact on your existing operations while under construction. Are you reconfiguring existing elements or adding to them?
Site wide circulation and parking for visitors, back of house, services and fire protection are amongst the other items that require careful planning.. Access to and from the site is also a critical component, and once on the site, the ability to move through it seamlessly can seriously impact visitor experience. For example parking that is hard to find, car lines ups for turning, service roads that intersect pedestrian walkways etc can cause guests to become frustrated.
Lastly it is also necessary to review what site wide utilities are already on site or are easily added to the site (meaning power, water etc). If none exist on the site how far do you need to go to add them and at what cost. On a more technical level planners must lastly review whether the site has any development restrictions, like protected lands, any unusual soil conditions or any other environmental threats that might cause construction time or budget challenges.
Waterpark Program With the general land layout having been established, and site wide circulation generally defined, it is time to look at what you want in your waterpark. First you need to define the key attractions in your waterpark, owner “must haves”, and what meets the demographic of your audience. Are all your clients teens needing thrill rides, what about the moms dads and grandparents, are you getting corporate groups, or are you focused on families with young tots? A waterpark designer can help recommend an appropriate mix of attractions to meet the needs of your clientele and accommodate the wishes (and budget) of the investors/owners/operators. That program will align to your business plans and enable you to host the audience you need to support the returns you want.
Once you know the key attractions you want to include in the water park, a concept layout is developed where you start to see how visitors will move through the park, their passage from one attraction to another and from entrances to exits, and so on.
There are three basic categories of visitor circulation and basic planning styles. The one you choose will depend upon the adjacencies of other items like hotels and dry play areas or outdoor zones. This will then help guide you in your positioning of rides, pools, food and drink stalls, seating areas, loud zones versus quite, age appropriate adjacencies and the like. These three categories are as follows:
This consists of a single, wide main path running roughly through the center of the park that connects all the main attractions in a more or less straight line on either side of the path. There are peripheral paths branching off, but the majority of the big facilities lie on the main, central artery.
This is a wheel-like layout with a central core and several paths branching off towards the perimeter. This enables a multi-directional flow and crossovers in circulation.
Like the spine layout, this type consists of a single path. But, in this case, the path forms a loop or circuit that ultimately brings visitors back to the point where they started.
With each of these types of basic planning, the location of attractions and the order of what goes where, are strategically plotted, both to aid the movement of patrons and to best serve their requirements. As an example putting a teens thrill ride or activity pool beside the small tots splash pad, might require reconsideration.
Once you decide on the layout, you have a basic framework on which to plot and place your attractions, as well as entrances, checkpoints, and support infrastructure.
OpenAire's retractable roof over the waterpark at Kalahari Resorts in Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania.
Next, with your basic plan drawn up, you can bring your theming or storyline into play. This is where you bring in your design team to put their creativity to work and start piecing together your park within the general framework established with the preliminary plan. This is also when the designers can overlay onto that plan a thematic story should this be part of your goal. Is this an underwater oasis? A tropical beach front, sophisticated scandinavian clean minimalism, or an animal kingdom style experience? Not all parks are heavily “themed” but those that choose to pursue this avenue, do so in every aspect of the park from the physical space to the food selections to the retail merchandise.
Your big idea will depend on a number of factors, such as the location of the park as well as the offerings of competitors in the vicinity. You might also be looking to build the biggest, longest or fastest of a particular kind of ride. Or be the first in an area to offer an indoor outdoor experience. All of these considerations will affect the way you use and layout your space. Here are some of the issues you should keep in mind as you move forward with your creative design:
OpenAire's retractable roof over Pirate's Cay Waterpark at Silverleaf Resorts in Sheridan, Illinois.
Your design team should not be working in a vacuum. They should have input from the operations team about your plans for staffing, food service, life guards, party rooms, maintenance, co-marketing opportunities and other adjacent amenities.
It may not be time to hire staff yet, but that doesn’t mean staffing won’t impact your design. For both lifeguarding staff and service/admin staff, a good design will allow you to operate the park with minimal personnel when it’s slow and easily staff up during peak periods.
Understanding how the park will be used and marketed will also help, for example if its to host corporate events at night then lighting and sound will play a role.
The last and (almost) most important aspect to consider is how you want to build your indoor water park. Being naturally corrosive environments, the building itself is a serious operational and financial consideration. Non corrosive materials are easily incorporated so that you spend your time open to the public, not closed due to maintenance and repairs.
Traditionally waterparks were essentially housed in concrete or glulam warehouse style spaces. However, with new advancements in construction methods there are now other options. Aluminum is one such non corrosive structural material. If you have the option of never closing down refinish (aka paint) the metal in your park, you can opt for that.
You may want an enclosure with a retractable roof so that your indoor waterpark can convert to an outdoor waterpark at the push of a button. Waterparks were traditionally seen as outdoor only, summer attractions. These days, however, more and more of them are now open all year thanks to transparent enclosures that keep even the coldest weather at bay. Eliminating weather as a factor that impacts your guests experience is key to positive reviews.
OpenAire's retractable roof over Big Splash Waterpark in French Lick, Indiana.
Good waterpark design is not simply a creative exercise. Careful planning for your park will not only make it more attractive to the public, but will also make the facilities easier to use and ensure that your target returns can be met. Size, scale, scope, demographics, location and more are all factors. As is your competition and what you do to stand apart from the rest. A good innovative design with the latest rides attractions and construction methods, will ensure you spend less and make more.
OpenAire specializes in the kind of aluminum enclosures – complete with retractable roof systems – that are needed to enclose a waterpark. We have built enclosures for many of the country’s finest waterparks, helping them be competitive and profitable year-round attractions. These include Epic Waters, Zehnder’s Splash Village, Pirate’s Cay, Cape Codder, and Water-Zoo Indoor Waterpark. Our work has even reached as far as Moscow, Russia, where we designed and constructed an enclosure for the Luzhniki Aquapark.
OpenAire has helped clients from preliminary planning through to ride selection to final construction for their waterparks. OpenAire parks are located in all types of geography and climate. OpenAire projects are those cited by the industry as the latest and greatest in waterpark design and overall improved guest experience. The ability to spend the day at a park, with no impact from the weather, in a space filled with sunshine and fresh air makes both visitors and operators happy.
Please take a look at our extensive waterpark portfolio to see all of our completed and in-progress projects. =
Contact Nancy Patterson, our Director of Design and Business Development to get started on your waterpark project today!
Just because winter is coming, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the thrills of a great water park. Around the country there are many enclosed water parks that maintain a summer ambience all year round, keeping the cold at bay during the winter months. This means that, no matter how inhospitable the outdoor conditions may be, you can still enjoy pools and waterslides as if it were midsummer. This is a subject OpenAire knows a lot about, and we decided to compile a list of America’s best indoor water parks. As we scoured the internet to find out which ones are considered the finest in the country, we were delighted to see that our projects turned up on every list - including the ones discussed here! This list is in no particular order. We also don’t claim that these are the best. There are many others and therefore, we encourage you to explore them for yourself.
OpenAire has built enclosures for several major water parks across North America and elsewhere. We specialize in the engineering of the retractable glass roof systems that enclose these amazing, year-round aquatic entertainment centers. Many of these indoor water parks, such as Epic Water, now rank among the Top 30 in the world. Since 1989, OpenAire has created hundreds of customized retractable designs for water parks around the world, many of which have also earned awards for their owners. OpenAire is honored to have been involved in the creation of these lauded water parks and we continue to contribute to the construction of more great facilities around the world. Contact us for more information.
