Rapids Water Park is a water park in Riviera Beach, Florida, United States.
The park includes 42 slides and attractions, including a wave pool (up to six-foot waves), dual seven-story speed slides, and a quarter-mile lazy river. Slides are available for children and toddlers.
History The park was founded in 1979, on with four water slides. It grew to , housing 35 slides, among other water-related attractions. In 2009, the park bought just north of the park for $2.2 million.Ostrowski, Jeff. What economic slide? Water park buys site. The Palm Beach Post. Ret 7-30-2010.
Rapids Water Park celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2009, inviting the racecar driver Danica Patrick to the park for the festivities.Danica Patrick Connects With Fans At Rapids Water Park 30th Anniversary Celebrations . Auto Racing Daily. Retrieved July 30, 2010.
Attractions Biggest The most intense rides includes: Big Thunder - A dark ProSlide Tornado with a funnel at the end. The funnel is open, in diameter and in length. Black Thunder - Another ProSlide Tornado slide, taking place completely in the dark. The ride has been recently limited to two riders per tube due to safety concerns. Raging Rapids - Four-rider raft slide. Riptide Raftin' - Five-rider raft slide. Brain Drain - Dual trapdoor water slide with a seven-story tall drop, 8 seconds long.
Coolest Rides and attractions designed for all ages include: Baby Blue - Fast single rider with funnel Big Red - Single or double-rider raft with funnel Body Blasters - Two dark slides, long. Mega Mayhem- Water coaster featuring two side-by-side flumes, propelled by jet propulsion technology Pirate's Plunge - Two speed slides Tubin' Tornadoes - Two single- or double-rider raft dark slides.
Wettest Child- and family-friendly rides and areas include: Alligator Alley - A smaller-scale version of Criss Crossing. Big Surf - A wave pool covering . Criss Crossing - A pool guest can attempt to jump across using slippery, floating objects and an over-head net. FlowRider - continuous 35 mph simulated wave pool. Lazy River - A lazy river ride that can be used for transportation around the park. Splash Hill - Eight slides, including two racing slides and two dark slides Splish Splash Lagoon - Three family slides and play pools. BareFootin' Bay - A water play structure with interactive features like sprayers, 3 slides and a giant pineapple tipping bucket.
In popular culture
The park appears in the 1997 film Donnie Brasco water park scene.
In 2000, Miami born rapper Trina shot the music video for her song "Pull Over" at the park.
In 2009, the MTV reality show Jersey Shore requested to film at the park, but was denied.Streeter, Leslie Gray. The Ultimate Jersey Girl Contest Launched to Counter Image of Jersey Shore . The Palm Beach Post. Ret 7-30-2010.
The music video for "Empty Threat" by Chvrches was shot at the park.
See also Santa's Enchanted Forest Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition South Florida Fair
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