Water Parks
Creating an outstanding water park design is more of an art than a science. A successful water park stands out as a destination facility with something for everyone in the family. From thrill to relaxation, the following is a sample of the best of the best in water park design.
Searchable Project DatabaseView All Featured Projects in CategoryBahama Beach
Dallas, TX
| The City of Dallas commissioned the team of Counsilman-Hunsaker, Kimley-Horn & Associates, and AUI Contractors to design and build their new $5.5 million Bahama Beach waterpark located in Thurgood Marshall Park.
The concept was to create a compact, highly themed municipal family aquatic center with play features for tots, families, and teens. Bright colors, a tropical theme and sign...(more) | |
Pirates Cove Aquatic Center
Englewood, CO
| Counsilman-Hunsaker, in association with Lyman Davidson Dooley, designed the cutting-edge Pirate’s Cove Aquatic Center in Englewood, Colorado. The outdoor waterpark was designed for a variety of age groups and provides attractions that everyone can enjoy.
The facility features an array of amenities including:
35-foot tower where three waterslides emerge, ranging in length and spe...(more) |
NRH2O Family Water Park
North Richland Hills, TX
| Counsilman-Hunsaker was commissioned to design a unique and exciting 17-acre outdoor waterpark for North Richland Hills. The city’s objective was to provide a fun, rewarding experience for every waterpark guest. With that in mind, Counsilman-Hunsaker designed a variety of water attractions to appeal to many age groups. Amenities of the grand water park include:
Six Waterslides - Of t...(more) | |
California's Great America
Santa Clara, CA
| California's Great America is an amusement park owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, located in Santa Clara, California. Great America is one of four major amusement parks that operate around the San Francisco Bay Area.
Desirous of enhancing the already renowned theme park in Santa Clara, California's Great America contracted Counsilman Hunsaker to assist in the des...(more) |
Splash City - Collinsville
Collinsville, IL
| City of Collinsville commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker to provide aquatic expertise in the development of a new community aquatic center. This aquatic center has been a highlight to the community of Collinsville and has had two separate additions since 2003.
The aquatic complex embodies the community’s needs and objectives by combining leisure areas and fitness/competitive swimming pro...(more) | |
The Wet Zone
Rowlett, TX
| The City of Rowlett commissioned the team of Counsilman-Hunsaker and Brinkley Sargent Architects to design a new community pool, which debuts the latest cutting-edge attractions and is a social magnet for the community.
In this one facility, the City of Rowlett is able to meet the aquatic needs of people of all ages, swimming abilities, and interests. Amenities include:
8,877 sq. f...(more) |
Waco Water Park
Waco, TX
| Located right in the heart of Waco Riverbend Park, Waco Waterpark is the best place in town to escape the Texas heat and cool off with the family.
The team of Counsilman-Hunsaker and Kimley-Horn provided aquatic design services for this 11,463 sq. ft. state-of-the-art aquatic complex that embodies the community’s needs and objectives by combining leisure areas and fitness/competitive ...(more) | |
Pelican Bay Aquatic Center
Edmond, OK
| The City of Edmond selected Counsilman-Hunsaker to provide a variety of aquatic services, including a Facility Audit of the 40-year-old pool for the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. The report suggested the most economical solution was to construct a new pool rather than upgrade the existing facility. Counsilman-Hunsaker then developed a Feasibility Study to analyze the operatio...(more) |
Randol Mill Pool
Arlington, TX
| Counsilman-Hunsaker, along with the team of Kimley-Horn & Associates and Davis and Davis, were commissioned to renovate and upgrade Randol Mill Pool for the City of Arlington. The extensive renovation consisted of replacing the 40-year-old traditional L-shaped pool with a new aquatic design constructed on top of the existing pool shell. The design decision helped minimize demolition cost...(more) | |
Splash Station
Cleburne, TX
| In 2003, the City of Cleburne, Texas, engaged consultants Counsilman-Hunsaker and Brinkley Sargent Architects to undertake an Aquatic Feasibility Study to assess the current aquatic leisure facility’s needs for both now and into the future. The study considered the demographics of the community, extensive community consultations, and the existing aquatic facilities in Cleburne and the su...(more) |
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