Water Parks
Creating an outstanding water park design is more of an art than a science. A successful water park stands out as a destination facility with something for everyone in the family. From thrill to relaxation, the following is a sample of the best of the best in water park design.
Searchable Project DatabaseView All Featured Projects in CategoryBahama Beach
Dallas, TX
| The City of Dallas commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker in association with Kimley-Horn & Associates and AUI Contractors to design and build their new fun-filled $5.5 million Bahama Beach waterpark located in Thurgood Marshall Park.
Amenities of this family friendly park include:
• The Calypso Cooler, a 300-foot lazy river with waterfalls, two zero-depth entry beaches, and beach boat i...(more) | |
Pirates Cove Aquatic Center
Englewood, CO
| Counsilman-Hunsaker, in association with Lyman Davidson Dooley, designed the cutting-edge Pirate’s Cove Aquatic Center in Englewood, CO. The outdoor waterpark was designed for a variety of age groups to provide attractions that everyone could enjoy. The facility features an array of amenities including:
A 35-foot tower where three waterslides emerge, ranging in length and speed to pr...(more) |
NRH2O Family Water Park
North Richland Hills, TX
| Counsilman-Hunsaker was commissioned to design a unique and exciting 17-acre outdoor water park for North Richland Hills. The City’s objective was to provide a fun, rewarding experience for every water park guest. With that in mind, Counsilman-Hunsaker designed a variety of water attractions that appeals to different age groups. Amenities of the grand water park include:
Six Watersli...(more) | |
Stone Mountain Park - Big Rock Waterpark
Atlanta, GA
| The Big Rock Waterpark is a 15 acre outdoor waterpark set in the scenic and historic Stone Mountain Park on the outskirts of Atlanta, GA.
This waterpark under development by Herschend Family Entertainment replaces a swimming beach and four old waterslides that previously occupied the site. The site is situated adjacent to a lake and is wooded with substantial topography making for...(more) |
California's Great America
Santa Clara, CA
| Desirous of enhancing their already renowned theme park in Santa Clara, California's Great America contracted with Counsilman Hunsaker to assist them with the design of a new splash play area coined, “Jackaroo Landing”.
“Jackaroo Landing” is a complete Australian adventure that lets kids discover a multi-level water fortress of eight family slides connected by bridges, passageways, ...(more) | |
Splash City - Collinsville
Collinsville, IL
| In 1996, the City of Collinsville commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to provide their aquatics expertise in the development of a new community aquatic center.
The 15-acre site includes a community center and an aquatics facility featuring a 9,800-square-foot leisure pool. Amenities include:
• Water walks and lily pad walks
• Interactive play features
• Zero-beach entry
• Water bi...(more) |
The Wet Zone
Rowlett, TX
| The City of Rowlett commissioned the aquatics expertise of Counsilman-Hunsaker to design a new community pool that would include a contemporary design and the latest amenities.
The City’s ‘Wet Zone’ meets the community’s programming needs and objectives and features two bodies of water, which include:
• 8,877 SF leisure pool
• Children’s play area with interactive aquatic fea...(more) | |
Waco Water Park
Waco, TX
| The City of Waco commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker, in association with Kimley-Horn & Associates, to design an out-of-this-world waterpark for their community.
The expansive, family friendly waterpark features numerous amenities including:
• Leisure pool
• Zero-depth beach entry
• Aqua playground
• Interactive water features such as spray ballards and tumble buckets
• Two cor...(more) |
Pelican Bay Aquatic Center
Edmond, OK
| The City of Edmond selected Counsilman-Hunsaker to provide a variety of aquatic services including a facility assessment of the 40-year-old pool for the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. The results concluded it would be more economical to construct a new pool rather than upgrading the outdated facility. Counsilman-Hunsaker then developed a Feasibility Study to analyze the operat...(more) | |
Randol Mill Pool
Arlington, TX
| Counsilman-Hunsaker, in association with, Kimley-Horn & Associates, and Davis and Davis, were commission to renovate and upgrade Randol Pool for the City of Arlington. The extensive renovation consisted of replacing the 40-year-old traditional “L”-shaped pool with a new aquatic design on top of the existing pool shell. This design decision helped to minimize demolition costs and create...(more) |
Splash Station
Cleburne, TX
| In 2003, the City of Cleburne retained Counsilman-Hunsaker, in association with Brinkley Sargent Architects, to research aquatic recreation options and provide information that will help the City determine the feasibility of replacing the existing outdoor pool with a new outdoor aquatic center.
The purpose of the Study was to offer a preparatory, comprehensive analysis including cost...(more) | |
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