Deep River Waterpark
| Location | Crown Point, Indiana, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°28′15″N 87°13′48″W / 41.470740°N 87.230125°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 1995 |
| Operated by | Lake County Parks and Recreation Department |
| Slogan | "It's Simply SPLASHtastic!" |
| Operating season | Friday before Memorial Day thru Labor Day |
| Area | 1200 acres |
| Attractions | |
| Water rides | 14 |
| Website | Official website |
Deep River Waterpark is a seasonal summer outdoor water park that operates from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and winter ice skating rink operated by the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department in Crown Point, Indiana. Deep River Waterpark features 14 attractions and is the second-largest publicly owned waterpark in the United States.
It is located on U.S. 30 just east of Interstate 65 and just northeast of the Lake County seat Crown Point, and features two lazy rivers and a variety of slides and a wave pool.
History
In 1988 the Lake County Parks and Recreation Department conducted intensive research during its five-year park and open space plan.[1] In 1995 Deep River Waterpark opened to the public with a wave pool, two body slides, one tube slide, slow river ride, and children's play zone.
Expansion (1996–2005)
In 1996 the park added The Storm, a 3 dark ride slide. 3 years later in 1999 it expanded again with a new water slide The Dragon. a speed slide that stands taller than any other slides at the park. After the end of 2004 Deep River Waterpark expanded again. In 2005 the park opened with Action River, Mayor Brydovich Courthouse, Dueling Bowl Slides, more food stands, visitor assembles, New Main Entrance, and Ice Skate Rink at the plaza during the winter located at the plaza
New slides
In 2017 the Kraken, a six tube mat racer water slide was added that handles up to five people with a height requirement of 46 inches, along with the dragon.
Restaurants, attractions and water slides
As of 2024 Deep River Waterpark had 14 attractions.
Summer season
| Name | Year Opened | Year Closed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kraken | 2017 | Current | Replaced a volleyball court |
| The Storm | 1996 | Three dark slides and is a tube ride water slide with water at the end | |
| The Dragon | 1999 | The tallest and fastest water slide at the park | |
| Action River | 2005 | A lazy river just behind the Mayor Brydovich's Courthouse | |
| Mayor Brydovich Courthouse | Two water slides, one green, one blue, green underneath the bucket. Blue next to green. Themed to a wacky courthouse with crooked windows. Previously with straight windows lining up, in 2012 they replaced each. | ||
| Double Dueling Cannonbowl | Two pairs of bowl water slides | ||
| BAYOU river ride | 1995 | Opened with the park | |
| Rip Tide Wave pool | |||
| Body & tube Slides | |||
| Children's Playland | Features sandboxes and a water playground |
Winter
During the winter Deep River Waterpark has a plaza for an ice skate rink close to the main entrance.
Restaurants
Dippin' Dots is located close to Action river.
Surfside cafe.
References
- ^ "About Us". deep-river-waterpark. Retrieved 2024-01-24.