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| Splish Splash Water Park | |
|---|---|
| Name | Splish Splash Water Park |
| Location | Calverton, New York, United States |
| Opening date | 1991 |
| Area | 96acre |
| Owner | Palace Entertainment |
| Slogan | "Long Island's Premier Waterpark" |
Splish Splash Water Park Splish Splash Water Park is a seasonal water amusement park located in Calverton, New York, on Long Island. Founded in 1991, the park has developed into a regional attraction drawing visitors from New York City, Long Island suburbs, and the Northeastern United States. Its development, ownership changes, and adaptations reflect trends in amusement parks such as those seen at Six Flags Great Adventure, Cedar Point, Hersheypark, SeaWorld Orlando, and Universal Studios Florida.
The park opened in 1991 amid a broader 1980s–1990s expansion of themed entertainment exemplified by Walt Disney World, Kings Island, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Dollywood, and Knott's Berry Farm. Early operators worked with local agencies including Suffolk County, New York, Riverhead Town, and regional tourism boards similar to NYC & Company and I Love New York to attract visitors. Over time ownership and management aligned with national leisure companies such as Palace Entertainment, Parques Reunidos, Cedar Fair, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, and private investors tied to amusement industry consolidation. Capital expansions mirrored capital projects at Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, SeaWorld San Diego, and seasonal parks like Lake Compounce and Morey's Piers. The park's growth coincided with environmental and land-use issues handled by agencies such as the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and planning bodies similar to Suffolk County Planning Commission.
Attractions include family raft rides, body slides, wave pools, and children's play areas comparable to features at Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Aquatica Orlando, Wet'n'Wild, and Schlitterbahn. Signature attractions have been themed slides reminiscent of innovations by firms associated with ProSlide Technology, WhiteWater West, Vekoma, Intamin, and Zamperla. The park offers high-thrill attractions analogous to those at Thunderbolt (roller coaster), Kingda Ka, and drop slides found at Action Park; family-oriented amenities recall Sesame Place, Dorney Park, and LEGOLAND Florida. Seasonal events add water-based competitions similar to programs at Ironman Triathlon, USA Swimming, and community races patterned on municipal events hosted by Central Park Conservancy and regional athletic clubs.
The grounds span approximately 96 acres with landscaping and infrastructure reflecting practices used at Central Park, Jones Beach State Park, Montauk Point State Park, and other Long Island landmarks. Facilities include food and beverage operations drawing on concession models from Disneyland Park, retail shops like those at South Street Seaport, guest services comparable to Madison Square Garden and locker and cabana services resembling offerings at The Breakers (Palm Beach). Support structures include maintenance yards, lifeguard towers, and HVAC and water treatment systems guided by standards used at Metropolitan Transportation Authority, large-scale waterparks such as Noah's Ark Water Park, and municipal pools like those managed by New York City Parks Department.
The park operates seasonally, coordinating schedules with regional tourism cycles driven by connections to John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and commuter networks including Long Island Rail Road and Suffolk County Transit. Attendance peaks on holiday weekends correlated with trends at Memorial Day (United States), Fourth of July, and Labor Day (United States), mirroring patterns observed at Niagara Falls State Park and destination resorts like The Hamptons. Operations involve staffing models influenced by hospitality employers such as Compass Group, seasonal recruitment similar to Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), and union relations paralleling discussions at Service Employees International Union and United Food and Commercial Workers in the leisure sector.
Safety protocols adhere to standards promoted by organizations like the American Red Cross, United States Lifesaving Association, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and state agencies including the New York State Department of Health. Lifeguard training, emergency action planning, and water quality monitoring follow procedures used in compliance initiatives at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and industry associations such as the World Waterpark Association. Incident reporting and inspections are coordinated with local first responders, for example Suffolk County Police Department and Riverhead Fire Department, and conform to regulations under New York State statutes administered through agencies like the New York State Department of Labor.
The park hosts charity days, school partnerships, and corporate events similar to community engagement programs by YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, United Way, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and regional chambers of commerce like the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce. Seasonal programming links to cultural calendars that include participation in regional festivals akin to Long Island Fair, collaborations with entertainment companies such as Live Nation and AEG Presents, and promotional tie-ins with media properties like Disney Channel and Nickelodeon on select family event days.
Visitor services emphasize accessibility in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, coordination with agencies such as United Spinal Association and resources modeled after accommodations at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and transit accessibility standards like those employed by Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Ticketing, parking, and guest information follow practices used at major attractions including Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden, and theme parks operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, offering advance purchase options, season passes, and group sales managed similarly to systems at Ticketmaster and Eventbrite.
Category:Water parks in New York (state) Category:Tourist attractions in Suffolk County, New York