GRAFTON, Ill. (KMOX) - The new owners of Raging Rivers Waterpark in Illinois are planning some major upgrades and expansion before the 2021 season begins.
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The four-acre waterpark in Grafton, Ill. will add new cabanas, water slides, upgrade the kiddie pool and more. The updates are expected to be complete before the opening of the 2021 season on June 3.
“2021 will be a year unlike any other at Raging Rivers Waterpark,” Corporate Director of Operations Ken Handler said. “We are adding more twists and turns, splashes, treats and places to kick back and relax for our guests, and we couldn’t be more excited.”
The multimillion dollar purchase and expansion will include more than 30 cabanas, three water slides, new additions to the kid’s aqua play area, and updated menus in the park’s concessions, according to Advantage News. The featured addition will be the water slide with three hidden chambers to speed down, splashing and spraying through the enclosed tubes before the final splash. Guests will be able to see this giant main attraction at the top of a hill as they enter the park, making a big, new statement.
The Grafton waterpark was purchased in October 2020 by an investment group led by Brian Buckwalter, Jim Mayoros and Ken Handler. They are focused on transforming the waterpark into a regional resort with a dramatic new look and a new, major attraction for the upcoming season.