National Waterpark Day

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 22, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Mar 09, 2022
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National Waterpark Day facts are cool.

Where is National Waterpark Day celebrated?

National Waterpark Day is celebrated across America.

Who is National Waterpark Day celebrated by?

People of all ages, gender, and religious background are welcome to celebrate this day.

When did National Waterpark Day first start?

National Waterpark Day first started on July 28, 2017.

Who started National Waterpark Day?

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions is a water park company that founded National Waterpark Day.

History And Timeline

National Waterparks Day began in 2017 to celebrate fun and exciting memories made in a waterpark. The Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells is the largest of the indoor waterparks present in America. Wisconsin Dells has been named the waterpark capital of the world because of the number of waterparks there.

First Water Slide

One of the first document water slides was displayed in New Zealand in the 1906 International exhibition. The wonderland area of the exhibition had a water chute that slid down into Victoria lake.

1906

First US SeaWorld

George Millay opened the first Sea World in 1964 in San Diego. He also went to establish the first water park named Wet 'n Wild in Florida.

1964

First Indoor Waterpark

The first indoor waterpark was built in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

1985

Kalahari Resorts Waterpark Opened

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions opened its first waterpark in July 2000 in Wisconsin Dells, the waterpark capital. They later expanded to Pennsylvania, Pocono Mountains, and Ohio, Sandusky.

2000

National Waterpark Day Created

National Waterpark Day was founded on July 28, 2017, by the Kalahari Resort and Conventions.

July 28, 2017

Traditions And Customs

Visiting the Kalahari Resorts and enjoying their waterparks on this summer day is a tradition for some. You can visit these resorts in their locations in Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania; Sandusky, Ohio; Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin; and Round Rock, Texas.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Waterpark Day

National Waterpark Day can be celebrated in lots of fun ways. Invite your friends and family to visit your local national park.

Put on a bathing suit and get rid of the summer heat in the pool. No matter what your age, there is always an activity at the waterpark you can participate in.

This may involve a raft ride down a lazy river, thrilling waterslides, a splash in the wave pools or just relaxing in spas. You can also write about your favorite waterparks in your country on social media.

Facts And Stats

  • There are 1,300 waterparks currently in North America. On this day in 2015, these water parks attracted 375 million guests and produced $219 billion dollars in combination with the theme and amusement parks.
  • On July 28, 2020, the Kalahari Resorts and Sparks, home to the largest indoor water park in the country, made a donation to 'Make A Splash', an organization that funds swimming lessons for children.
  • Kalahari Resorts and Conventions also hosted a day full of fun activities on July 28 and offered prizes to those who could ride all slides all day.

What day is National Waterpark Day?

It is on July 28.

How can celebrating National Waterpark Day benefit children?

Celebrating National Waterpark Day and going to waterparks will be a welcome outdoor activity that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Whether you stay in the wave pool, take a swim in the splash pad, or ride fun slides, a day in the waterpark can never be boring.

Why are kids so excited about National Waterpark Day?

Kids are excited about National Waterpark Day because they love waterparks. Waterparks provide fun and interactive playtime experiences to kids, including wave pool, splash pad, and plenty of fun rides!

What are some precautions we need to take while celebrating National Waterpark Day?

Some precautions that need to be taken while celebrating this day involve keeping children in close sight, following the waterpark rules, using life vests and floaties if you are a new swimmer, staying hydrated, and applying sunscreen.

Who created National Waterpark Day?

National Waterpark Day was created by Kalahari Resorts and Conventions.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Tuesday, July 28, 2020
  • Wednesday, July 28, 2021
  • Thursday, July 28, 2022
  • Friday, July 28, 2023
  • Sunday, July 28, 2024

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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