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During its planning, the park claimed it would become, "the largest water park in the world."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wayne |first=Crenshaw |title=Water park owner gives panoramic tour|url=https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article162744598.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=The Olympian}}</ref> The facility has 17 water slides and walkways with more than 40 water-play implements.<ref name="will open">{{cite news|url=http://www.macon.com/news/local/community/houston-peach/article162692693.html#storylink=cpy|title=New water park will open this year, owner says}}</ref> Other attractions include an adult pool with a three-tier waterfall, a palm tree, three children's pools, two hotels, a convention center that can hold up to 1,250 people, and a 250-seat restaurant. A 6,000-person amphitheater is included in the park's master plan but is yet to be completed as of 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Water park will feature 6 slides attached to one structure|url=https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/article162520053.html|publisher=}}</ref> |
During its planning, the park claimed it would become, "the largest water park in the world."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wayne |first=Crenshaw |title=Water park owner gives panoramic tour|url=https://www.theolympian.com/news/local/article162744598.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=The Olympian}}</ref> The facility has 17 water slides and walkways with more than 40 water-play implements.<ref name="will open">{{cite news|url=http://www.macon.com/news/local/community/houston-peach/article162692693.html#storylink=cpy|title=New water park will open this year, owner says}}</ref> Other attractions include an adult pool with a three-tier waterfall, a palm tree, three children's pools, two hotels, a convention center that can hold up to 1,250 people, and a 250-seat restaurant. A 6,000-person amphitheater is included in the park's master plan but is yet to be completed as of 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Water park will feature 6 slides attached to one structure|url=https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/article162520053.html|publisher=}}</ref> |
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Rigby's Water World is one of the largest water parks in the state of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. The Lazy River, one of the leading attractions, is |
Rigby's Water World is one of the largest water parks in the state of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. The Lazy River, one of the leading attractions, is {{convert|1600|ft|adj=on}} long, {{convert|15|ft|adj=on}} wide, and holds almost {{convert|1,000,000|gal|m3}} of water.<ref name="massive">{{cite news| author=Tanya Modersitzke |date=June 22, 2018|title=Opening Soon: Massive Water Park in Warner Robins: Rigby's water park is close to opening|publisher=[[WMGT-TV]]|url=https://www.41nbc.com/2018/06/22/opening-soon-massive-water-park-warner-robins/}}</ref> Rigby's Water World was opened on July 7, 2018. It featured a {{convert|750|gal|m3|adj=on}} water bucket, 17 slides, and water gadgets for kids.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.41nbc.com/2018/07/09/rigbys-water-world-makes-debut-splash-public/|title=Rigby's Water World makes its debut splash to the public - 41NBC News - WMGT-DT |date=9 July 2018|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/rigby's-water-world-in-warner-robins-is-finally-open-to-the-public/93-571609026 |title=Rigby's Water World in Warner Robins is finally open to the public |publisher=[[WMAZ]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/rigbys-water-world-in-warner-robins-is-finally-open-to-the-public/85-571674349 |title=Rigby's Water World in Warner Robins is finally open to the public |author=Nicole Butler |date=July 7, 2018 |publisher=11alive}}</ref> The water park, owned by Steve Rigby, was announced to be a $15 million development project. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |first=|date=|title=Rigby's Water World|url=https://www.whitewaterwest.com/en/projects/rigbys-water-world/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-08-11|website=www.whitewaterwest.com}}</ref> |
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== Notable |
== Notable events == |
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=== Temporary closure in August 2018 === |
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Revision as of 05:46, 2 November 2020
Rigby's Water World[1] is a privately owned water park located in the southern part of Warner Robins, Georgia (2001 Karl Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088). Opened in 2018 with 17 slides [2], the park covers 23 acres with an additional 90 acres available for expansion.[3] The park was often referenced in the American TV show Regular Show, which bolstered its growth and popularity.[4]
Development
During its planning, the park claimed it would become, "the largest water park in the world."[5] The facility has 17 water slides and walkways with more than 40 water-play implements.[6] Other attractions include an adult pool with a three-tier waterfall, a palm tree, three children's pools, two hotels, a convention center that can hold up to 1,250 people, and a 250-seat restaurant. A 6,000-person amphitheater is included in the park's master plan but is yet to be completed as of 2020.[7]
Rigby's Water World is one of the largest water parks in the state of Georgia. The Lazy River, one of the leading attractions, is 1,600-foot (490 m) long, 15-foot (4.6 m) wide, and holds almost 1,000,000 US gallons (3,800 m3) of water.[8] Rigby's Water World was opened on July 7, 2018. It featured a 750-US-gallon (2.8 m3) water bucket, 17 slides, and water gadgets for kids.[9][10][11] The water park, owned by Steve Rigby, was announced to be a $15 million development project. [12]
Notable events
Temporary closure in August 2018
In August 2018, the park was forced to shut down temporarily due to reports of a child testing positive for cryptosporidium, a parasite than can cause diarrhea. The health department was notified and a state health agency began an investigation.[13][14] A few days later, the park owner stated that the park was safe and free of waterborne disease.[15][16]
Route 96 Music Festival and Christmas Parade
The park hosted the rock and country music festival in September 2019.[17] It was the endpoint for the 62nd Annual Warner Robins Christmas Parade in December 2019.[18]
COVID-19 impact in summer 2020
After postponing its 2020 summer season opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rigby's Water World opened its summer season in June 2020.[19]
References
- ^ admin. "Rigby's Water World | Family Fun Water Park | Warner Robins, GA". Rigby's Water World. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
- ^ Butler, Nicole (2018-07-07). "Rigby's Water World in Warner Robins is finally open to the public". WMAZ. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
- ^ "New water park in Warner Robins".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1710308/
- ^ Wayne, Crenshaw. "Water park owner gives panoramic tour". The Olympian.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "New water park will open this year, owner says".
- ^ "Water park will feature 6 slides attached to one structure".
- ^ Tanya Modersitzke (June 22, 2018). "Opening Soon: Massive Water Park in Warner Robins: Rigby's water park is close to opening". WMGT-TV.
- ^ "Rigby's Water World makes its debut splash to the public - 41NBC News - WMGT-DT". 9 July 2018.
- ^ "Rigby's Water World in Warner Robins is finally open to the public". WMAZ.
- ^ Nicole Butler (July 7, 2018). "Rigby's Water World in Warner Robins is finally open to the public". 11alive.
- ^ "Rigby's Water World". www.whitewaterwest.com. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Multiple parasite cases linked to Warner Robins water park".
- ^ "State investigating health complaints at Rigby's Water World". 13 WMAZ.
- ^ "Rigby's Water World owners say water is safe after parasite complaints - 41NBC News - WMGT-DT". 17 August 2018.
- ^ https://rigbyswaterworld.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RigbysWaterWorld/
- ^ Thais Ackerman (September 12, 2019). "Rigby's to hold music festival at Water World". 13 WMAZ. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ Rashaad Vann (September 26, 2019). "Rigby'S Water World to Kick Off 62nd Annual Warner Robins Christmas Parade". 41 WMGT. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ "Rigby's Water World kicks off its summer season amid pandemic". WMAZ. Retrieved 2020-08-21.