Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe |
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| Location | Greensboro, North Carolina, United States |
| Coordinates | 36°0′27″N 79°50′25″W / 36.00750°N 79.84028°W |
| Owner | Parques Reunidos |
| Operated by | Palace Entertainment |
| Opened | September 1983 |
| Previous names | Aqua Gardens Water Country USA Emerald Pointe |
| Operating season | Memorial Day – Labor Day |
| Status | {{{status}}} |
| Visitors per annum | 406,000 |
| Area | 40 acres (160,000 m2) |
| Pools | 5 pools |
| Water slides | 15 water slides |
| Children's areas | 2 children's areas |
Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe is a super fun water park located in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA! It's part of the famous Wet 'n Wild family of parks. Imagine a place with 40 awesome rides and attractions, including 5 cool pools, special areas just for kids, and one of the biggest wave pools in the whole country. Lots of people love visiting this park – over 400,000 visitors came in 2015! It's a great spot to cool off and have a blast during the summer.
Park History
The park first opened its doors in September 1983 and was called Aqua Gardens. From 1984 to 1986, it was known as Water Country USA. In 1986, a local company bought the park and changed its name to Emerald Pointe.
In March 1999, a company called Ogden Corp bought the park. They also bought other water parks like Raging Waters and the Wet 'n Wild brand. That's when the park got its current name, Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe.
In 2019, a brand new ride called "Bombs Away" was shown to the public. It was supposed to open in 2020. However, because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, its opening was delayed. It finally opened for the 2022 season.
Exciting Rides and Attractions
Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe has many thrilling rides and fun attractions for everyone. Here are some of the cool things you can do there:
Current Attractions
| Name | Opened | What it is |
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| Bermuda Triangle | 2023 | A twisty, enclosed body slide that's super fast! |
| Bombs Away | 2022 | Two exciting slides where you drop straight down or twist through a tube. |
| Riptide Racer | 2015 | Race your friends down four side-by-side mat slides. Who will win? |
| Dr. Von Dark's Tunnel of Terror | 2009 | A dark, enclosed tube slide that spins you around in a giant funnel! |
| Dragon's Den | 2005 | An open tube slide that swirls you around like a "toilet bowl" before a big splash. |
| Tropical Drop | A fun, small body slide for a quick splash. | |
| The Edge | 2004 | A half-pipe slide that sends you soaring up and down like a skateboard ramp. |
| Double Barrel Blast | 1996 | Two short, fast body slides that give you a quick drop. |
| Shipwreck Cove | 1984 | A large, relaxing pool perfect for swimming and chilling out. |
| Lazee River | 1986 | Float gently along a calm river on an inner tube. So relaxing! |
| Leisure Lagoon | 1984 | A smaller, calm pool for a quiet swim. |
| Raging Rapids | 1984 | A fun tube slide that makes you feel like you're going down river rapids. |
| Runaway Raft Ride | 1997 | Another exciting tube slide where you ride a raft down twists and turns. |
| Splash Island | 2000 | A special play area just for kids with smaller slides and water fun. |
| Scooter Run | 2000 | A small, gentle tube slide, great for younger riders. |
| Happy Harbor | 1994 | Another fantastic children's area with lots of water activities. |
| Cyclone Zone | 1995 | A unique, round pool that creates a swirling current. |
| Daredevil Drop | 1998 | A thrilling body slide that drops you straight down – only for the brave! |
| Thunder Bay Wave Pool | 1984 | A huge pool with awesome waves that feel like the ocean. |
| Twin Twisters | 2000 | Two enclosed body slides that twist and turn all the way down. |
| Soak Zone | 2013 | A fun water play area, perfect for cooling off and splashing around. |
Past Attractions
Some rides have been retired over the years to make way for new adventures. Here are a few that used to be at the park:
| Name | Closed | What it was |
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| Bonzai Pipeline/Speed Slides | 2014 | Two fast tube slides with a freefall feeling. |
| White Water Run | 2008 | Three tube slides that mimicked white water rapids. |
| Skycoaster | 2008 | A ride that swung you high in the air like a giant swing. |
| Pirate's Plunge | A ride that used a pulley system for a unique experience. | |
| Hydra Fighter II | 2003 | A water roller coaster that gave you a wet and wild ride. |
See also
- Wet 'n Wild (brand)
