Rigby's Water World
Rigby's Water World is a privately owned water park in the southern part of Warner Robins, Georgia. It opened in 2018 with 17 slides,[1] and covers 23 acres (9.3 ha) with an additional 90 acres (36 ha) available for expansion.[2]
Development
[edit]During its planning, the park claimed it would become "the largest water park in the world."[3] The facility has 17 water slides and walkways with more than 40 water-play implements.[4] Other attractions include an adult pool with a three-tier waterfall, planned as of 2020.[5]
Rigby's Water World is one of the largest water parks in the state of Georgia. The Lazy River, one of the leading attractions, is 1,600-foot (490 m) long, 15-foot (4.6 m) wide, and holds almost 1,000,000 US gallons (3,800 m3) of water.[6] Rigby's Water World was opened on July 7, 2018. It featured a 750-US-gallon (2.8 m3) water bucket, 17 slides, and water gadgets for kids.[7][8][9] The water park, owned by Steve Rigby, was announced to be a $15 million development project.[10]
Notable events
[edit]Temporary closure in August 2018
[edit]In August 2018, the park was forced to shut down temporarily due to reports of a child testing positive for cryptosporidium, a parasite than can cause diarrhea. The health department was notified and a state health agency began an investigation.[11][12] A few days later, the park owner stated that the park was safe and free of waterborne disease.[13][14]
Route 96 Music Festival and Christmas Parade
[edit]The park hosted the rock and country music festival in September 2019.[15] It was the endpoint for the 62nd Annual Warner Robins Christmas Parade in December 2019.[16]
COVID-19 impact in summer 2020
[edit]After postponing its 2020 summer season opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rigby's Water World opened its summer season in June 2020.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ Butler, Nicole (2018-07-07). "Rigby's Water World in Warner Robins is finally open to the public". WMAZ. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
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- ^ Wayne, Crenshaw. "Water park owner gives panoramic tour". The Olympian.
- ^ "New water park will open this year, owner says".
- ^ "Water park will feature 6 slides attached to one structure".
- ^ Tanya Modersitzke (June 22, 2018). "Opening Soon: Massive Water Park in Warner Robins: Rigby's water park is close to opening". WMGT-TV.
- ^ "Rigby's Water World makes its debut splash to the public - 41NBC News - WMGT-DT". 9 July 2018.
- ^ "Rigby's Water World in Warner Robins is finally open to the public". WMAZ.
- ^ Nicole Butler (July 7, 2018). "Rigby's Water World in Warner Robins is finally open to the public". 11alive.
- ^ "Rigby's Water World". www.whitewaterwest.com. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "Multiple parasite cases linked to Warner Robins water park".
- ^ "State investigating health complaints at Rigby's Water World". 13 WMAZ.
- ^ "Rigby's Water World owners say water is safe after parasite complaints - 41NBC News - WMGT-DT". 17 August 2018.
- ^ https://rigbyswaterworld.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RigbysWaterWorld/
- ^ Thais Ackerman (September 12, 2019). "Rigby's to hold music festival at Water World". 13 WMAZ. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ Rashaad Vann (September 26, 2019). "Rigby'S Water World to Kick Off 62nd Annual Warner Robins Christmas Parade". 41 WMGT. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
- ^ "Rigby's Water World kicks off its summer season amid pandemic". WMAZ. Retrieved 2020-08-21.