Lazy river

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An indoor lazy river at the Water Park of America in Minnesota

This article is about the amusement ride. For the song, see (Up a) Lazy River.

A lazy river is a water ride found in many amusement parks or water parks. They are also found at some resorts and recration centers. It usually consists of shallow (2 1/2 ft. to 3 1/2 ft.) pool that flows similarly to a river. There is generally a slow current, usually just enough to allow guests to gently ride along lying on rafts. There may also be scenic elements added, such as small waterfalls on the edge of the river. Some lead into wave pools, while some just go around in circles.

The lazy river of Boulder Beach, at Silverwood Theme Park

A torrent river, or wave river, is a related concept. Torrent rivers feature wave machines similar to those that are in wave pools; the waves then push riders (who are on rafts, as they are in a regular lazy river) around the river faster than they would be traveling in a regular lazy river. Torrent rivers appear at all of the Schlitterbahn water parks. Most have a policy of no swimming-everybody must ride in a tube.