River Country

[flortlebap]

Lol at the brain eating parasite rumour

I think the main reason it closed was an economic downturn, and new regulations meaning it would be too expensive to overhaul the park and bring it to current safety standards.

I used to LOVE the slide which dropped you off the end of a cliff, free falling about 5-6ft into the water. I'm amazed my parents ever let me on it, lol

 

[DCLMan]

Lol at the brain eating parasite rumour

I think the main reason it closed was an economic downturn, and new regulations meaning it would be too expensive to overhaul the park and bring it to current safety standards.

I used to LOVE the slide which dropped you off the end of a cliff, free falling about 5-6ft into the water. I'm amazed my parents ever let me on it, lol

The parasites are called amoebic meningoencephalitis and Naegleria fowleri and have killed people who swim in standing water. http://digitaljournal.com/article/310329
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/17/amoeba-parasite-kills-second-victim_n_929389.html

 

[jns]

we have great memories for this water park , playing with Goofy Minnie and Chip and Dale
wish it was still open
cycled up to it last year very very sad

 

[Reb101]

I loved it with the climbing frame over the river water but I was abit young at the time to realise it wasn't very hygienic. I have a pin for there too so hoping it might be worth something in the future