Rigby's Water World

Rigby's Water World[1] is a privately owned water park in the southern part of Warner Robins, Georgia. It opened in 2018 with 17 slides,[2] and covers 23 acres (9.3 ha) with an additional 90 acres (36 ha) available for expansion.[3] The park was often referenced in the American TV show Regular Show, which bolstered its growth and popularity.[4]

Development

During its planning, the park claimed it would become "the largest water park in the world."[5] The facility has 17 water slides and walkways with more than 40 water-play implements.[6] Other attractions include an adult pool with a three-tier waterfall, planned as of 2020.[7]

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 1,600-foot (490 m) long, 15-foot (4.6 m) wide, and holds almost 1,000,000 US gallons (3,800 m3) of water.[8] Rigby's Water World was opened on July 7, 2018. It featured a 750-US-gallon (2.8 m3) water bucket, 17 slides, and water gadgets for kids.[9][10][11] The water park, owned by Steve Rigby, was announced to be a $15 million development project.[12]

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.[13][14] A few days later, the park owner stated that the park was safe and free of waterborne disease.[15][16]

Route 96 Music Festival and Christmas Parade

The park hosted the rock and country music festival in September 2019.[17] It was the endpoint for the 62nd Annual Warner Robins Christmas Parade in December 2019.[18]

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.[19]

References
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  4. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1710308/
  5. Wayne, Crenshaw. "Water park owner gives panoramic tour". The Olympian.
  6. "New water park will open this year, owner says".
  7. "Water park will feature 6 slides attached to one structure".
  8. Tanya Modersitzke (June 22, 2018). "Opening Soon: Massive Water Park in Warner Robins: Rigby's water park is close to opening". WMGT-TV.
  9. "Rigby's Water World makes its debut splash to the public - 41NBC News - WMGT-DT". 9 July 2018.
  10. "Rigby's Water World in Warner Robins is finally open to the public". WMAZ.
  11. Nicole Butler (July 7, 2018). "Rigby's Water World in Warner Robins is finally open to the public". 11alive.
  12. "Rigby's Water World". www.whitewaterwest.com. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  13. "Multiple parasite cases linked to Warner Robins water park".
  14. "State investigating health complaints at Rigby's Water World". 13 WMAZ.
  15. "Rigby's Water World owners say water is safe after parasite complaints - 41NBC News - WMGT-DT". 17 August 2018.
  16. https://rigbyswaterworld.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RigbysWaterWorld/
  17. Thais Ackerman (September 12, 2019). "Rigby's to hold music festival at Water World". 13 WMAZ. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  18. Rashaad Vann (September 26, 2019). "Rigby'S Water World to Kick Off 62nd Annual Warner Robins Christmas Parade". 41 WMGT. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  19. "Rigby's Water World kicks off its summer season amid pandemic". WMAZ. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
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