Rigby's Water World Explained

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 with an additional 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 1600feet long, 15feet wide, and holds almost 1000000gal of water.[6] Rigby's Water World was opened on July 7, 2018. It featured a 750gal 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] [14]

Route 96 Music Festival and Christmas Parade

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Butler. Nicole. 2018-07-07. Rigby's Water World in Warner Robins is finally open to the public. 2020-09-29. WMAZ.
  2. Web site: New water park in Warner Robins.
  3. Web site: Wayne . Crenshaw . Water park owner gives panoramic tour. The Olympian.
  4. News: New water park will open this year, owner says.
  5. Web site: Water park will feature 6 slides attached to one structure.
  6. News: Tanya Modersitzke . June 22, 2018. Opening Soon: Massive Water Park in Warner Robins: Rigby's water park is close to opening. WMGT-TV.
  7. Web site: Rigby's Water World makes its debut splash to the public - 41NBC News - WMGT-DT . 9 July 2018.
  8. Web site: Rigby's Water World in Warner Robins is finally open to the public . WMAZ.
  9. Web site: Rigby's Water World in Warner Robins is finally open to the public . Nicole Butler . July 7, 2018 . 11alive.
  10. Web site: Rigby's Water World. 2020-08-11. www.whitewaterwest.com.
  11. Web site: Multiple parasite cases linked to Warner Robins water park.
  12. News: State investigating health complaints at Rigby's Water World. 13 WMAZ.
  13. Web site: Rigby's Water World owners say water is safe after parasite complaints - 41NBC News - WMGT-DT. 17 August 2018.
  14. https://rigbyswaterworld.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RigbysWaterWorld/
  15. News: Thais Ackerman. September 12, 2019. Rigby's to hold music festival at Water World. 13 WMAZ. April 3, 2020.
  16. News: Rashaad Vann. September 26, 2019. Rigby'S Water World to Kick Off 62nd Annual Warner Robins Christmas Parade. 41 WMGT. April 3, 2020.
  17. Web site: Rigby's Water World kicks off its summer season amid pandemic. 2020-08-21. WMAZ. en-US.

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