Articles of category "Raging Waters, CA"

It's easy to speculate how Raging Waters, San Jose might benefit considerably from its location. In view of that water park's proximity to the Silicon Valley, one can easily imagine the introduction of new software to the equipment that's used to send water to the park's slides. Perhaps in the near future visitors to the San Jose water park will be greeted to a colorful and impressive water display.

Summertime is the time for many family vacations. In addition, the summertime is also a time when many people like to go swimming at the beach, lake, river, and swimming pool. There are also many water parks in the United States. In fact, the United States has the largest number of water parks. There are some water parks in both Nevada and in California.

2006 is making headlines for winter sports and the amusement theme park industry. After the disappointment suffered as a result of 911, water parks such as Raging Waters, Knotts soak city, Wet'nWild, and many others similar facilities (regional and seasonal theme parks) are opening with promises of new high-end rides. These water parks are making a big splash with about a dozen indoor water parks and half dozen outdoor parks opening for 2006. The goal: to attract all types of visitors, from thrill seekers as well as visitors who come because they do not enjoy the high of roller coasters: slow boat riders.

As winter sports are mixing up with summertime water rides, the amusement and leisure time industry is getting more concentrated. Raging Waters, Knotts soak city, and many others similar facilities (regional and seasonal theme parks) had trickled down during the past few years. However, new technology providing some high-end rides is attracting a great deal of attention. Water parks are making a big splash with about a dozen indoor water parks and half dozen outdoor parks opening this year.