Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park

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Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park opened in May 1999. Opened by Waters of Kapolei, LLC, the park occupies 25 acres of land and has 26 rides and attractions. It is located in Oahu's Second City of Kapolei and is currently the only water park in the state of Hawaii. In March 2008, an agreement was announced in which the park will be sold to Village Roadshow Limited, making Hawaiian Waters the Australian company's first theme park in the United States. The $27 million dollar deal closed in May.

In May 2007, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park opened Island Adventure Golf, an 18-hole high-end miniature golf facility. The miniature golf course features lush tropical landscape, nine ADA compliant holes, a putting green, surfboard hazards, water ways, water fall, large ocean and beach area, mock fish and sea turtles, lava rock formations and coral reef displays.

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Singer Mariah Carey filmed part of her single I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time's music video at Hawaiin Waters Adventure Park from June 8th to 10th 2008.

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[edit] Rides

Thrill Rides

  • Da’ FlowRider®* (2005) – Forty feet of continuous wave action that combines all the excitement and thrill of surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding.
  • The Volcano Express* (2002) – Half volcano, half drag strip. Over 300 feet of sheer adrenaline rush. Race your family and friends down the fiery summit of the volcano to the cool waters below at speeds over 40 mph.
  • Waianae Coaster** – A 4-1/2 story ride down the cliffs of Kapolei on four double-tube slides, featuring the Lava Tube and Typhoon (2001).
  • Shaka** (2000) – The Pacific’s wildest half pipe. Speed down with a buddy at 50 mph and back up seeing only blue sky and then let gravity bring you backwards at top speeds.
  • The Cliffhanger** – Freefall six stories down two unique speed slides…not for wimps!
  • Big Kahuna** -- A twisting, turning, splashing adventure on two massive waterslides that you and up to two pals can experience together at thrilling speeds.
  • Flyin’ Hawaiian** – Shoot into mid-air and land with a splash!

Family Rides

  • Kapolei Kooler – A 15-foot wide, 800-foot long continuous tube cruise river ride.
  • Keiki Kove – An interactive children’s fun pool full of waterfalls, mini-slides, water cannons and more!
  • Waterworld – A massive, 20,000 square foot multi-level activity pool that hosts seven family slides, two shotgun slides that freefall six feet into a 10-foot deep pool, lily pad walks and other mini attractions too numerous to name all.
  • Surfsliders** – Twist and turn down three exciting body-slides.
  • Hurricane Bay – Hawaii’s only mega wave-pool that makes two to four foot waves. Bodysurf or ride the waves in a tube.
  • *Must be a minimum of 42” to ride this ride. **Must be minimum height of 48” to ride this ride.

[edit] Pricing

Regular admission to the water park is $35.99 for adults and $25.99 children ages 3-11 years. Group, Military & Senior discounts, Kama’aina rates and Annual Passes also available.


Regular admission to Island Adventure Golf is $11.00 for adults and $9.00 children ages 11 years and under. Kama'aina, Group, Military & Senior discounts are available. Combination discounts are also available for Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park and Island Adventure Golf jointly.

[edit] Safety

Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park's #1 mission is to operate a safe, wholesome facility. Our lifeguards receive special water safety training above and beyond American Red Cross standards. To keep the park safe, we provide:

• Fully equipped First-Aid station

• EMTs on-site during all operational hours

• Trained security personnel

• Water safety trained lifeguards

• Free life jackets available throughout the park

• Management on hand at all times

• Most pools are less than 3 feet deep

[edit] Community

Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park is highly supportive of community events and organizations. Each year, the Park hosts the American Heart Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Hawaii, Arthritis Foundation Hawaii, Lions Clubs in Hawaii, United Cerebral Palsy, Konishiki Foundation, various religious groups, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society by providing its facility for fundraisers, charity walks, and special events for free to the organizations.


In addition, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park opens its facilities to local schools. The Kapolei High School’s Women’s Water Polo Team uses the Park’s wave pool for free to practice and scrimmage against other schools since it does not have a pool of its own. Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park also encourages youth to pursue higher education through offering a scholarship for the first semester at college. Moreover, Hawaiian Waters donates portion of its proceeds to schools that participate in its annual School Kick Back Program and offers internship and mentorship opportunities to local high school students.

[edit] Current Events

• Pau Hana Fridays – Every Friday throughout the summer, the Park remains open until 9 p.m. with select rides available.

• Arthritis Foundation 2008 Walk – April 26, 2008

• Mother’s Day Promotion – May 11, 2008

• Boogie Night Dance – June 13, 2008

• Love Festival – July 2008

• Konishiki Kids Foundation Benefit Concert & Fireworks Show – July 4, 2008

[edit] External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
  • Google Maps satellite view of Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park, Kapolei, Oahu, HI [1]
  • Da FlowRider [2]
  • Island Adventure Golf [3]
  • Village Road Show Limited [4]


[edit] References

  1. ^ Wu, Nina. "Adventure park sold", Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved on 2008-03-05. 

2. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, (2008) Adventure park sold, [5], article retrieved March 28, 2008.

3. The Honolulu Advertiser (2008), Bring recyclable cans, get discount at Hawaiian Waters, [6], article retrieved March 28, 2008.

4. Forbes - NY,USA, (2008), Australian operator buys Hawaii park, [7], article retrieved March 28, 2008.

5. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, (2008) Iowa reggae drops in for 8 shows, [8], article retrieved March 28, 2008.

6. The Canadian Press, (2008) Australian theme park operator buys Hawaii attraction [9], article retrieved March 28, 2008.

7. Brisbane Time, (2008), Village acquires water park in Hawaii, [10], article retrieved March 28, 2008.

8. Honolulu Star-Bulletin, (2008), Screen Time, [11], article retrieved March 28, 2008.

9. Honolulu Advertiser, (2008), Kapolei City Lions host fundraiser at water park, [12], article retrieved March 28, 2008.

10. KHNL, (2007), Family Sacrifices, Is Proud to Serve, [13], article retrieved March 28, 2008.

11. Honolulu Advertiser, (2007), Keiki Safety Day set for Saturday, [14], article retrieved March 28, 2008.