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An '''indoor water park''' is a type of [[water park]] that is located inside a building. An indoor water park has the ability to stay open year-round, as it is not affected by weather conditions.

==History==
Some of the first indoor water parks are ((Interlanguage link|Tikibad|nl|vertical-align=sup)) at [[Duinrell]] (The Netherlands, 1984), Nautiland located at [[Haguenau]] (France, 1984), the Aqua Mundo at [[Center Parcs Europe|Center Parc]] De Eemhof located at [[Zeewolde]] (The Netherlands, 1980) and ((Interlanguage link|Alpamare (Pfäffikon)|de|vertical-align=sup)) (Switzerland, 1977).<ref>((cite web|language=nl|url=https://www.omroepwest.nl/nieuws/3859966/Tikibad-Duinrell-breidt-uit-naar-buiten-en-is-daarna-nog-lang-niet-af|title=Tikibad Duinrell breidt uit naar buiten en is daarna nog lang niet af|author=Rogier van der Zanden|publisher=[[Omroep West]]|date=June 28, 2019|access-date=September 24, 2019))</ref><ref>((cite journal|language=fr|format=pdf|date= 1986|title= Parcs de loisirs|url= https://www.unipef.org/revue/fusion/709-pcm-1986-1986-05-ch00.pdf|journal= P.C.M. Ponts et Chaussées et Mines |location= Paris|publisher=Association professionnelle des ingénieurs des Ponts et Chaussées et Mines|issue= 5|pages= 50|issn=0397-4634|oclc=473874833|access-date=September 29, 2019))</ref><ref>((cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/how-centre-parcs-opened-my-eyes-8046698.html|title=How Centre Parcs opened my eyes|author=Tracey Davies|publisher=[[The Independent]]|date=August 15, 2012|access-date=September 24, 2019))</ref><ref>((cite web|language=de|url=https://www.nzz.ch/die_freude_der_kinder_ist_die_gleiche_geblieben-1.798248|title="Die Freude der Kinder ist die gleiche geblieben"|publisher=[[Neue Zürcher Zeitung]]|date=August 4, 2008|access-date=September 24, 2019))</ref>

In 1985 an indoor water park was open in [[Edmonton]], Alberta, Canada at the [[West Edmonton Mall]].<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.bramptonguardian.com/news-story/8583299-throwback-thursday-brampton-s-shoppers-world-was-first-in-canada-to-build-indoor-water-slide/|title=Throwback thursday: Brampton's Shoppers World was first in Canada to build indoor water slide|publisher=[[Brampton Guardian]]|date=May 3, 2018|access-date=September 24, 2019))</ref><ref>((cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/west-edmonton-mall-waterpark-1.4852500|title=Taking a deep dive into the history of WEM's waterpark|publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]|date=October 9, 2018|access-date=September 24, 2019))</ref> It is called the [[World Waterpark]] and is over ((convert|200000|sqft|m2|abbr=on)). It was a success for the mall and remains as one of the largest indoor water parks in the world.((Citation needed|date=September 2019)) In 1985 ((Interlanguage link|Aqualud|fr|vertical-align=sup)) opened in France.<ref>((cite web|language=fr|url=https://www.lavoixdunord.fr/205466/article/2017-08-17/il-n-y-pas-de-projet-de-vente-ou-de-destruction-de-l-aqualud|title=Il n'y pas de projet de vente ou de destruction de l'Aqualud|publisher=[[La Voix du Nord (daily)|La Voix du Nord]]|date=August 17, 2017|access-date=September 24, 2019))</ref> Another indoor water park in Europe was built in [[Blackpool]] in 1986. It is called the [[Sandcastle Water Park (Blackpool)|Sandcastle Water Park]].((Citation needed|date=September 2019))

The first indoor water park in the United States known as the Polynesian Resort Hotel and Suites in the small tourist town of Wisconsin Dells, WI. The hotel opened in 1989 and the water park in 1994.  It was built in an effort to make the Dells a year-round tourist destination, rather than just a summer one. Since then, the Great Wolf Lodge brand has expanded, with multiple locations in the U.S. and a single venue in Canada, at [[Niagara Falls, Canada|Niagara Falls]].((Citation needed|date=September 2019)) The [[DreamWorks Water Park]], originally slated to open in late 2019, will be the United States' largest water park upon opening.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/bergen/2019/11/dreamworks-waterpark-at-american-dream-mall-delays-opening.html|title=DreamWorks Water Park at American Dream mall delays opening|last=Pries|first=Allison|date=2019-11-21|website=nj|language=en|access-date=2019-11-23))</ref>

==The indoor water park craze==
Since the opening of the first park, the indoor water park business has become increasingly popular, especially for [[Edmonton]] in Canada, and [[Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin|Wisconsin Dells]] in the U.S., which proclaims itself as the "Water Park Capital of the World".  The Dells has five water park resorts that have at least one water park bigger than ((convert|55000|sqft|m2|abbr=on)).  This includes [[Great Wolf Lodge]], [[Kalahari Resorts|Kalahari]] (Wisconsin's Largest Indoor Water Park), [[Chula Vista Resort]] (Lost Rios), [[Wilderness Territory]] (Wild West, Klondike Kavern, Wild WaterDome), and the [[Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park|Hotel Rome at Mt. Olympus]]. Wisconsin has the most indoor water parks in one state. Other states in the U.S., especially in the midwest, are building more indoor water parks separate or to existing hotels so they can become a year-round destination. More water parks are also being built in Canada, [[Europe]] and [[Asia]]. [[Tropical Islands Resort]] ([[Krausnick-Groß Wasserburg]], [[Germany]]) with an area of 66,000 m² (710,000 sq feet) is currently the largest indoor water park in the world.<gallery>
File:Tropical Islands 5.jpg|Tropical Islands Resort - inside
File:Tropical Islands Innenansicht.jpg|Tropical Islands Resort - inside, with the dome-shaped roof of the building visible
File:Krausnicker Berge Aussichtsturm Blick auf Tropical Islands.JPG|Tropical Islands Resort - outside
File:Great Wolf Lodge Mason, Ohio.jpg|[[Great Wolf Resorts|Great Wolf Lodge]] at [[Mason, Ohio|Mason]], [[Ohio]]
</gallery>

==Features==
[[Image:Playground at Water Park of America1.JPG|300px|thumb|right|A view of the Children's Play Area at the now-defunct [[Water Park of America]] in [[Bloomington, Minnesota]], which has since been purchased by [[Great Wolf Resorts]] and rebranded as a Great Wolf Lodge.]]
Most major indoor water parks have:<ref>((cite web|author=Richard L. Johnson |url=http://www.hotel-online.com/News/PR2008_3rd/Jul08_WaterparkWave.html |title=2008 Waterpark Guide |publisher=Hotel-online.com |access-date=2011-08-10))</ref><ref>((cite web|author=Richard L. Johnson |url=http://www.hotel-online.com/News/PR2009_3rd/Jul09_WaterparksMidYear.html |title=Indoor Waterpark Resorts Supply and Demand Mid-Year 2009 Update |publisher=Hotel-online.com |access-date=2011-08-10))</ref>  
*[[Water slides]]
*Body slides
*Speed slides
*Children's Play Area with sprayers, tipping buckets, slides, and geysers.  A typical example might be "Canada's Wonderland" "Pump House" attraction.
*Family rides (Ride that can occupy over 3 guests)
*[[Lazy river]]s or torrent rivers
*[[Wave pool]]
*Water Coaster (Master Blaster)
*Other attractions ([[FlowRider]], Mat Racing Slides, Tornado Vortex Ride, Pro Bowl/Behehmoth Bowl, etc.)

==See also==
*[[List of waterparks]]
*((slink|Swimming pool|Indoor pools))

==References==
((Reflist))

[[Category:Water parks]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures by type]]

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