Bahama Beach
| Pool Type: |
Outdoor Leisure
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| Project Type: |
Park and Recreation
Water Parks
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| Project Service: |
Design Services
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| Location: |
Dallas, TX
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| Completion Status: |
Completed
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| Date Completed: |
May 2005
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| Architect: |
Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.
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| Description: |
The City of Dallas commissioned Counsilman-Hunsaker in association with Kimley-Horn & Associates and AUI Contractors to design and build their new fun-filled $5.5 million Bahama Beach waterpark located in Thurgood Marshall Park.
Amenities of this family friendly park include:
• The Calypso Cooler, a 300-foot lazy river with waterfalls, two zero-depth entry beaches, and beach boat island.
• The Coconut Cove, a massive interactive water rain-fortress with pulleys, rope ladders, water buckets, geysers, three 40-foot slides and 1,000-gallon dumping bucket.
• The Tortugas Express, a headfirst, 300-foot long speed racing slide.
• The Riptide Slide and Bahama Bullet, two enclosed inner-tube slides for two to three riders from a 45-foot high tower.
• The Bermuda Triangle, three uniquely designed close- and open-flume slides with rides that range from a gentle descent to a speedy drop.
In 2007 this facility received three awards:
• 'Dream Designs’ award - Aquatics International magazine
• 'Plaque of Honor’ - Real Estate & Construction Review magazine.
• ‘Innovative Architecture’ award - Recreation Management magazine
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