Water park washed up until next year
The Greenville News - Greenville, S.C.
Author: April M Silvaggio
Date: Jun 22, 2004
Start Page: B.1
Section: Metro
Text Word Count: 365
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SIMPSONVILLE - Jaquilla Perry had high hopes of spending time with her 4-year-old son Jacob this summer splashing amidst the spouting geysers at the Greenville County Recreation District's new $2.3 million water park.
But those plans will have to wait until next year.
Because of permitting and construction delays, the Discovery Island Waterpark being built at Southside Park won't open this summer. Officials with the Recreation District say the facility, complete with splashy slides and a 270-foot lazy river, will likely open next May.
"Because it is such a unique facility, some things involving permitting and construction have just taken longer than we originally planned," said Robin Poole, who serves as marketing manager for the organization. "We were optimistic about the possibility of opening this summer, but these delays kept that from becoming a reality."
So for one more summer, the Perry family will swim at other Recreation District pools and enjoy the water parks when they vacation in July at Myrtle Beach.
"It is a shame," Mrs. Perry said. "But we can wait. Jacob has a little pool in the back yard again, and we'll go to the other county pools."
Along with the geysers and the lazy river, plans call for the water park to include a 250-foot tube slide and a 185-foot body slide, as well as play area to serve the tiniest of swimmers.
Shelters will be built to accommodate parties, family reunions and corporate events. The facility will be available for private rentals after hours.
The idea emerged less than a year ago to convert the aging Southside Park pool into a family aquatic center, Poole said.
Over the past 10 months, the Recreation District staff secured a low-interest revenue bond, contracted for the design of the facility, bid for construction, handled permitting issues and initiated site work for the new facility.
"The entire organization put forth an amazing effort," said Dan Rodgerson, executive director of the Recreation District. "We are disappointed that Discovery Island won't be completed until later this year."
Officials expect an estimated 40,000 people to use the water park during its first summer.
Staff writer April M. Silvaggio can be reached at 298-4801.
The Greenville News - Greenville, S.C.
Author: April M Silvaggio
Date: Jun 22, 2004
Start Page: B.1
Section: Metro
Text Word Count: 365
Document Text
STAFF WRITER
asilvagg@greenvillenews.com
SIMPSONVILLE - Jaquilla Perry had high hopes of spending time with her 4-year-old son Jacob this summer splashing amidst the spouting geysers at the Greenville County Recreation District's new $2.3 million water park.
But those plans will have to wait until next year.
Because of permitting and construction delays, the Discovery Island Waterpark being built at Southside Park won't open this summer. Officials with the Recreation District say the facility, complete with splashy slides and a 270-foot lazy river, will likely open next May.
"Because it is such a unique facility, some things involving permitting and construction have just taken longer than we originally planned," said Robin Poole, who serves as marketing manager for the organization. "We were optimistic about the possibility of opening this summer, but these delays kept that from becoming a reality."
So for one more summer, the Perry family will swim at other Recreation District pools and enjoy the water parks when they vacation in July at Myrtle Beach.
"It is a shame," Mrs. Perry said. "But we can wait. Jacob has a little pool in the back yard again, and we'll go to the other county pools."
Along with the geysers and the lazy river, plans call for the water park to include a 250-foot tube slide and a 185-foot body slide, as well as play area to serve the tiniest of swimmers.
Shelters will be built to accommodate parties, family reunions and corporate events. The facility will be available for private rentals after hours.
The idea emerged less than a year ago to convert the aging Southside Park pool into a family aquatic center, Poole said.
Over the past 10 months, the Recreation District staff secured a low-interest revenue bond, contracted for the design of the facility, bid for construction, handled permitting issues and initiated site work for the new facility.
"The entire organization put forth an amazing effort," said Dan Rodgerson, executive director of the Recreation District. "We are disappointed that Discovery Island won't be completed until later this year."
Officials expect an estimated 40,000 people to use the water park during its first summer.
Staff writer April M. Silvaggio can be reached at 298-4801.
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