Rigby's Water World
Amusement park in Georgia, U.S.
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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
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
Temporary closure in August 2018
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]
Route 96 Music Festival and Christmas Parade
The park hosted the rock and country music festival in September 2019.[14] It was the endpoint for the 62nd Annual Warner Robins Christmas Parade in December 2019.[15]
COVID-19 impact in summer 2020
After postponing its 2020 summer season opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rigby's Water World opened its summer season in June 2020.[16]