Are you a thrill seeker? Or, are you more into relaxed leisure? Whatever your preference, a waterpark is a fun outing perfect for all the family. But, how did these parks come to be? In today’s blog, we’ll talk about the history of this summer destination. Plus, discuss what you can get out to while you keep cool.
The History of the Waterpark
A waterpark is an amusement ark which feature water play areas. It started to gain popularity since their introduction in the late 1940s and early 1950s. In fact, the United States has the largest and most concentrated park markets. With over 1000 established destinations, dozens of new parks are added to the list every year.
There are two categories of waterpark:
- Indoor vs. Outdoor
- Spa vs. Amusement
Indoor parks allow for year-long use and don’t need to close due to rainy-weather. Conversely, outdoor parks make the most of the warm season and can often be bigger in size. This allows for taller water slides.
Spa-like parks often don’t have “thrill” rides. Instead, focusing on saunas, steam rooms, “adventure showers” and relaxation-orientated water play areas. Often, these are indoor destinations.
Are you a thrill seeker? Or, are you more into relaxed leisure? Whatever your preference, a waterpark is a fun outing perfect for all the family. But, how did these parks come to be? In today’s blog, we’ll talk about the history of this summer destination. Plus, discuss what you can get out to while you keep cool.
