Las Vegas – History of Water Parks

July 4, 2014

Roulette Rapids on Boulder Highway

Roulette Rapids- late 70’s. Man made dirt hill with 3 concrete chutes, with plywood berm protectors. At some point- helmets became required. place was awesome. I remember, my best friend getting a paint chip under his finger nail while sliding down.

Hydrotubes – Was located at the Clark County Community College. Three 6′ tall tube on a 3 story steel structure.

Wet n’ Wild – (Las Vegas Strip Wet ‘n Wild was a 27-acre water park located on the Las Vegas Strip. The park opened in 1984 and closed in 2004.

Wet’n’Wild– West side of town (Spring Valley /South Summerlin area) opened May 25, 2013

Cowabunga Bay – Henderson, Opened July 4, 2014

Wet'n'Wild Before opening in May of 2013

Cowabunga Bay (Henderson) wave Pool getting ready to open up.

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