![]() ![]() They selected Lee Lewis Construction as the general contractor, Ramaker & Associates for aquatic design and engineering, Aquatec for slide, slide tower and handrail construction, CenterEdge software for the admission and FEC systems and WhiteWater West for the slide package, FlowRider® and child’s play structure. ![]() The structure includes an OpenAire retractable roof that management can use to control temperatures in the facility and bring in additional fresh air.Īccording to Coleman, Grand Prairie wanted to choose vendors who shared their work ethic and vision for the property. “We frequently refer to it as a ‘cruise ship on land’.” That description largely has to do with the long, narrow shape of the building and the striking glass walls that cover and encompass three of the four facility walls. “We are in awe that this municipal-built complex is really a resort-quality facility (without lodging),” says Coleman. Today, ARM manages the daily operation of the facility. One year prior to opening, they assembled a management team, assisted with creating the facility brand and started building excitement for the project in the local community. They consulted on building design aspects as well as programming and engineering for the structure. The team began a feasibility study and reached out to Richard Coleman of American Resort Management (ARM), which assisted in development of the Vermont facility.ĪRM served as a secondary owner’s representative during development and through opening day. “We loved the concept and felt that many components of that resort were missing from the DFW metroplex.” Some of those key components they liked were the AquaLoop slide and FlowRider® from WhiteWater, a retractable roof and the French-Canadian fries-meets-cheese-and-gravy food known as poutine. The Pump House waterpark at Jay Peak Resort is an indoor waterpark built in 2011 to supplement the activities available at the ski and mountain destination in Vermont. “During our initial research for the project we came across Jay Peak Resort in Vermont,” explains Herold. Jensen turned to Rick Herold, Grand Prairie’s Director of Parks, Arts & Recreation, to help manage the project. In exchange, residents received lowered ticket and pass prices at Epic Waters as well as the site’s other facilities. To help pay for the development, residents voted in a 25-year 0.25% sales tax. To be fair, the plan had been part of the city’s master plan for years, but Jensen helped to fast-track the project. ![]() But when Ron Jensen took office in Grand Prairie, Texas, he promised an epic waterpark – literally.Įpic Waters Indoor Waterpark is one part of a multiyear, 170-acre development that combines park space, recreation facilities, entertainment and more for residents and visitors to the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) suburb. When most mayors are elected they promise better roads, more services or a cleaner city. The City of Grand Prairie builds a resort quality municipal waterpark in North Texas by Martin Palicki ![]()
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