Summer Waves Explained

Summer Waves
Location:Jekyll Island, Georgia, U.S.
Season:Summer
Area:11acres
Water Rides:10
Coordinates:31.0375°N -81.4211°W.

Summer Waves is a water park located on Jekyll Island, near the port city of Brunswick, Georgia. The park is open from mid-May through Labor Day (weekends-only after August 1st). [1] [2]

Attractions

RideDescriptionHeight LimitNotes
Frantic Atlantic Wave PoolA family-friendly wave pool containing over half a million gallons of water.NoneWaves turn on & off every 10-15 minutes.
Splash ZoneA small-kids playground featuring fountains and dump buckets.None
Pirate's PassageA 5-story slide, the tallest at the park.48"Slated to be demolished after the 2025 season & replaced with a multi-lane mat racing slide.
Turtle CreekQuarter-mile lazy river that meanders around the park at a pace of 3mi/h.None
HurricaneA curving body slide that sends you downward for 330feet.42"Part of the "Nature's Revenge" duo.
TornadoA curving body slide that sends you downward for 330feet.42"Part of the "Nature's Revenge" duo.
Sharktooth CoveA small-kids area with over 8 slides and interactive entryways. NoneThe park's second-newest attraction, replacing the kiddie pool in 2017.
ThunderA body slide that sends you spiraling down 150feet. It is the first of the Force 3 group.42"
LightningA body slide that sends you down a steep 32feet drop. It is the second of the Force 3 group.48"
Flash FloodA tube slide with slow, winding curves. It is the last of the Force 3 group.NoneThe only slide outside of Sharktooth Cove that children shorter than 42" tall can ride.
Man o' WarA collection of four slides. Two of these slides are tubes-only, whereas the other two are body slides.48"The park's newest attraction, opened to the public in 2022.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Escape to Jekyll Island: If you're looking to unwind, don't overlook this sleepy coastal gem. Crisman. Emily. October 1, 2019. Chattanooga Times Free Press. WEHCO Media. February 1, 2020.
  2. Book: Explorer's Guide Georgia. Thalimer. Carol. Thalimer. Dan. December 3, 2012. The Countryman Press. 978-1-58157-144-8. 2nd. 159. en. Google Books.