Splash Lagoon
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Splash Lagoon Indoor Waterpark Resort is a Polynesian-themed large indoor waterpark located in Erie, Pennsylvania
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The park is approximately 80000 square feet (7,432.2 m²). It features seven water slides, three hot tubs, one large activity pool, and a children's area. The tiki tree house is four stories high and offers many activities. It is located on sprawling Upper Peach Street
with many restaurants and retailers nearby. Connected to a Holiday Inn
, Residence Inn, and a Comfort Inn; with many other hotels within a few miles. Splash Lagoon features a 6500 square feet (603.9 m²) arcade and a large Laser Tag
area. The water park opened in 2003 and has one addition. Scott Enterprises, a local franchising
company, built Splash Lagoon. Water slides swerve in and out of the building, giving it a distinct look.
In 2008, Water Parks Resorts Today named Splash Lagoon as sixth largest water parks hotels in North America.
On February 25, 2008, it was announced that Splash Lagoon would be adding a wave pool by spring 2009. On September 17, 2011, after years in the planning, the 30,000 square foot wave pool opened to the public, making Splash Lagoon the third largest indoor water park in the country.
The Sweet Shop is a candy store located on the ground floor next to the cafe.
The Cafe is located on the bottom floor and serves a variety of food.
The gift shop is located at the main entrance.
Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
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The park is approximately 80000 square feet (7,432.2 m²). It features seven water slides, three hot tubs, one large activity pool, and a children's area. The tiki tree house is four stories high and offers many activities. It is located on sprawling Upper Peach Street
Peach Street
Peach Street, part of U.S. Route 19, is a main artery serving downtown Erie, Pennsylvania. Once surrounded by nothing but rolling hills and farmland, "Upper Peach Street" , is the most significant center of urban sprawl in Erie and is now home to numerous strip plazas, a major shopping mall and...
with many restaurants and retailers nearby. Connected to a Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn is a brand of hotels, formally a economy motel chain, forming part of the British InterContinental Hotels Group . It is one of the world's largest hotel chains with 238,440 bedrooms and 1,301 hotels globally. There are currently 5 hotels in the pipeline...
, Residence Inn, and a Comfort Inn; with many other hotels within a few miles. Splash Lagoon features a 6500 square feet (603.9 m²) arcade and a large Laser Tag
Laser tag
Laser tag is a team or individual sport or recreational activity where players attempt to score points by tagging targets, typically with a hand-held infrared-emitting targeting device. Infrared-sensitive targets are commonly worn by each player and are sometimes integrated within the arena in...
area. The water park opened in 2003 and has one addition. Scott Enterprises, a local franchising
Franchising
Franchising is the practice of using another firm's successful business model. The word 'franchise' is of anglo-French derivation - from franc- meaning free, and is used both as a noun and as a verb....
company, built Splash Lagoon. Water slides swerve in and out of the building, giving it a distinct look.
In 2008, Water Parks Resorts Today named Splash Lagoon as sixth largest water parks hotels in North America.
On February 25, 2008, it was announced that Splash Lagoon would be adding a wave pool by spring 2009. On September 17, 2011, after years in the planning, the 30,000 square foot wave pool opened to the public, making Splash Lagoon the third largest indoor water park in the country.
Slides
- Big Kahuna is a large raft slide located next to the Cyclone and Hurricane Hole entrances
- Black Hole is a yellow dark slide located on the Tiki Treehouse
- Cyclone is a raft slide which ends by swirling around a ProSlideProSlideProSlide Technology is a Canadian manufacturer of water rides and water park resorts. They manufacture both traditional slides and innovative rides such as water coasters with conveyor belts, funnel-shaped Tornado slides, and Bowl slides...
CannonBowl It is located next to Hurricane Hole - Hurricane Hole is a body slide which ends by swirling in a ProSlideProSlideProSlide Technology is a Canadian manufacturer of water rides and water park resorts. They manufacture both traditional slides and innovative rides such as water coasters with conveyor belts, funnel-shaped Tornado slides, and Bowl slides...
ProBowl - Maui Waui is a red open top slide located on the Tiki Treehouse
- PJ's Plunge is a young children's slide located in the Monkey Shines play area.
- Python Plunge is a dark raft slide located next to Shark Attack
- Shark Attack is a dark body slide located next to Python plunge.
Waterpark's Other Attractions
Treasure Chest Arcade is an arcade located near the main entrance on the top floor. It includes games which you must swipe a card with a set amount of points depending on how much money you pay. You can also add points to the card later on for more money. Prizes can be purchased at the front counter with tickets.The Sweet Shop is a candy store located on the ground floor next to the cafe.
The Cafe is located on the bottom floor and serves a variety of food.
The gift shop is located at the main entrance.