Creating a state-of-the-art experience to meet with immediate needs while planning for the long-term success of a municipal waterpark.
SERVICES PROVIDED
THE CHALLENGE
The City of North Richland Hills wanted to upgrade their aging municipal waterpark with a state-of-the-art slide attraction while reducing costs and increasing attendance.
The Solution
Aquatic Design Group worked with City officials to develop a long-range, phased development plan that would address their immediate need and future improvement projects. In creating a ride-through analysis, Aquatic Design Group was able to identify the best slide attraction option that would stay within the allocated budget and maximize the guest experience.
The Results
NRH2O opened the first “Viper” waterslide in the United States that features high banking turns and drop into a 20 foot MEGAtube that the whole family can experience together. Since the Viper opened, NRH2O has seen an increase in attendance while still providing health and recreation services that serve the needs of the community. In addition, at night the Viper comes to life with a multi-colored light show that is synchronized to music and is visible from the adjacent highway.
PROJECT DATA
Owner: City of North Richland Hills
Client: Parkhill | Schrickel Rollins
Specialty Pool Contractor: Sunbelt Pools
Date Completed: Summer 2011
Aquatics Budget: $1,100,000
Aquatic Design Group provided design, engineering, and construction services for a new waterslide attraction at NRH2O. We first conducted a feasibility study and evaluated waterslide products from multiple manufacturers to find the best fit for the park. The chosen attraction was ProSlide's Viper slide with high-banking turns and a 20-foot MEGAtube, enhanced with a state-of-the-art light and sound package. Aquatic Design Group continued to fine-tune the ride post-construction to ensure safety and maximize the rider experience, including adding water brakes based on feedback from the design and engineering team. Aquatic Design Group again provided consulting services to expand the Bounder's Thrill Tower waterslide complex, delivering study, programming, construction documents, and construction observation services. Effective coordination during construction was crucial as the new slides were built around existing infrastructure and transported across the lazy river. Aquatic Design Group is currently working again with NRH2O on additional projects to continue to improve the park.