Massive New Water Park Could Be Coming to South Florida
If you think the Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach is fun, wait until you hear about plans for a new park that’s twice the size, which could soon be on its way to South Florida. The dream of a new Schlitterbahn water park in Fort Lauderdale has been tossed around for years, but every time a deal was in place to move the project forward, issues arose regarding a lease for the land in which the new park will be located, which sits right next door to the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
Now, according to reports from the Sun Sentinel, the city and Schlitterhahn are close to a new lease, which would all but seal the deal for an incredible new amenity that should be a big hit among kids living and visiting the entire South Florida region.
Back in 2010 when talks first began, those close to the project estimated a construction cost of around $110 million, which should actually be more now that prices for construction materials have risen. Included for the 64-acre site will be a river ride, interconnected waterways, coasters that shoot visitors up and down water slides, and a deluxe treehouse-style hotel rooms to complete the one-of-a-kind resort-like experience.
Further details about the park have yet to be disclosed, the Schlitterbahn company claims this one will likely be the water park they’ve ever built. And if all goes according to plan, expect the grand opening to be sometime in the spring of 2018.
