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Splash Kingdom Waterpark
Previously known as Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom
Location Redlands, California
Coordinates 34°04′09″N 117°13′39″W / 34.06929°N 117.22749°W / 34.06929; -117.22749
Status Closed
Opened June 1993 (1993-06)
Theme Egyptian
Area 20 acres (0.081 km2) (0.65 km²)

Splash Kingdom Waterpark was a fun place in Redlands, California. It started as Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom and later became Splash Kingdom. This park had a water park, a trampoline park, and even hosted concerts. It was a big area, about 17 acres, which is like 13 football fields!

What Was Splash Kingdom?

Splash Kingdom Waterpark offered many exciting activities. It was a place where families and friends could go for a day of fun. The park changed over the years, but it always aimed to provide entertainment.

Park History

The park first opened in 1996. It was created by James Braswell. When it first opened, it was called Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom. The main building looked like an ancient Egyptian temple. It even had a giant pharaoh's head above the entrance!

Over time, the park went through some changes. Different people owned it, and some of the outdoor rides closed. In 2006, the park got a new name: Splash Kingdom. The main focus then shifted to the water park.

Later, in 2012, the inside of the main building was turned into a cool trampoline park. In 2017, new owners, Dan Martinez and Ryan Sauter, took over. They decided to update the park's look. They removed the big pharaoh's head and many of the Egyptian decorations in 2018. They also took out some older attractions like the miniature golf course.

Challenges and Changes

Running a big park like Splash Kingdom had its challenges. Sometimes, there were issues with permits from the city. The park even had its operating permit taken away for a short time, but it was later given back.

In May 2020, a large fire happened at the park. This caused a lot of damage. After this, the park closed down.

Fun Activities at the Park

When it was open, Splash Kingdom and Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom offered many attractions. These included:

  • Water slides for splashing and cooling off
  • An indoor arcade with games
  • Miniature golf courses
  • Go-karts for racing
  • Bumper boats for water fun
  • Laser tag games
  • A trampoline park for jumping and bouncing
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