On Thursday, OWA Parks & Resort revealed updates on their new indoor water park, plus their rebranding concept for their amusement park….that is less than 2 hours from Destin!
- Originally opened as The Park at OWA in 2017 in Foley, AL., the resort is transforming its 14-acre amusement park, as well as adding a new $70+ million water park.
- It will now be called Tropic Falls at OWA.
The entire amusement park will now be filled with tropical touches allowing guests to feel like they have stepped into an island paradise. This will include a complete makeover of the front gate and an expansion of tropical theming throughout.
- Guests can still enjoy the amusement park on weekends during the winter season, even while construction is taking place at the entrance.
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“We are incredibly proud of OWA, the direction its moving and the economic impact it continues to have on not only the local community but state as well,” said CIEDA President/CEO, Cody Williams. “With the addition of the new indoor water park and the wave pool, we will be creating an additional 400 new jobs for our community. That opportunity, to create such a strong impact for our community, is something we hold to the highest regard.”
The water park boasts 100,000 sq. ft of indoor space featuring a retractable roof and sidewall, eleven total water slides, a lazy river, and more.
The water park will also feature outdoor amenities including:
- A 30,000 sq. ft wave pool named Big Water Bay
- A surf simulator
- Private cabana rentals
- Outdoor dining location named Smugglers Café.
“We are so excited to share that upon completion, Tropic Falls will be the only indoor water park in the United States with a retractable wall and retractable roof, allowing for the ultimate experience in Coastal Alabama climate control,” said Kristin Hellmich, the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for OWA Parks & Resort. “Of course, no water park would be complete without a fun, new pal to hang out with. Our new toucan friend is flying in for a new permanent home. We’re so excited for our guests to meet him.”
The current projected opening date for the water park is May 2022. Click here to learn more about OWA