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Rather than traditional flat-water rectangular pools, stimulating waterparks are becoming the norm for today’s recreational aquatic experience. Once the decision has been made to build a mini, medium, or destination waterpark, several key items should be considered before starting construction. What is your budget? What do you want to include in the waterpark? How much land do you need? What will it cost to operate? Will it make money?
Defining Success
For private developers, the definition of success is simple—to make money! For municipal waterparks, however, the definition of success can be different:
- Earn revenues that cover costs and any future expansions.