Hydro Adventures

Hydro Adventures
Previously known as Bluff Falls Water Park
; Coordinates	36°43′57.186″N 90°24′8.776″W / 36.73255167°N 90.40243778°W
Status	Defunct
Opened	May 22, 2003
Closed	2020
Owner	United Parks, LLC
General manager	Edgar Novoa
Operating season	Water Park: May-September ; Dry Park: Year-Round
Attractions
Water rides	7
Website	hydroadventures.com

Hydro Adventures was an

waterpark and family entertainment center located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and owned by national amusement park operator, United Parks.^[1] Hydro Adventures' Water Park operated from May through September, and the Dry Park was open year-round. According to the website, the park consisted of 7 water attractions and 8 dry attractions of varying “thrill levels.”^[2] Hydro Adventures was unable to open for the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was soon put up for sale.^[3]

History

Hydro Adventures opened in 2003 as Bluff Falls Water Park.[4] It was purchased in 2014 by United Parks and re-opened under the new name, Hydro Adventures. In addition to the new name, United Parks made improvements to the facility that included the addition of a major new water slide named Twisted Six and a Triple Threat Basketball attraction.^[1] The park added five new rides in 2015: the Tiger Coaster, Tilt A Whirl, Truck Stop, Tea Cup, and Spring Ride.^[5] They added two new rides in 2016: the Scrambler and Galaxy Coaster.^[4] And in 2017 they added a Laser Tag Arena and a 4,300 square foot arcade.^[4] Other updates have included new go-carts with a state-of-the-art control system, and renovations to the mini-golf course and batting cages.^[6]

Following the park's 2018 season, all dry rides and midway attractions were closed and sold off.

waterslides, arcade games, tables, chairs, maintenance equipment, kitchen utilities, and more.^[12]

in the park auction of November 2020. It was renamed "Rocket Racer".

Poseidon’s Pipeline

An aggressive water slide on which riders use a tube to slide down the pipeline.

Crashing Waves Bay

A wave pool with separate sections for calm floating and wave riding.

Accident on Jun 2, 2019: Some kid fell off, causing him to sink.

Easy River

A lazy river-style water attraction.

Accident #1 on May 30, 2018: an 11 year old boy twisted his ankle while entering.

Accident #2 on June 2, 2019: a tween boy fell off his raft and sank into the water.

Splish Splash Bay

A shallow water attraction for young children, featuring various age-appropriate slides, spouts and other water features.

Dry Attractions

Ground Rides

The following amusement park rides were installed along with a new midway in 2015:

Tiger Coaster
Truck Stop
Hydro Maiden
Caravan
Tip & Twirl
Poplar Hopper

Poplar Putters

An 18-hole miniature golf course.

Tailpipe Alley

A challenging go-kart attraction for riders of appropriate age and height.

Missouri Bombers

Park visitors can test their

batting cages

.

Triple Threat

Hydro Adventures’ basketball attraction.

Midway Games

Flying Frogs
Roller Baller
Pepsi Toss

References

^ ^a ^b "Former Bluff Falls Waterpark under new ownership". Amusement Today. April 4, 2014.
^ "About Us". Hydro Adventures. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
^ Heller, Marsha (July 1, 2020). "Hydro Adventures to remain closed for 2020 season". KFVS12. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Hydro Adventures Overview". Better Business Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
^ "Hydro Adventures Makes An Even Bigger Splash in 2015 With Lower Prices And New, Exciting Rides". Fox Radio Network. April 23, 2015.
^ "Dry Attractions". Hydro Adventures. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
^ "Hydro Adventures (Poplar Bluff, Missouri, United States)".
^ "Home".
^ "Hydro Adventures to remain closed for the remainder of the 2020 Season". Amusement Today. July 2, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
^ Ford, Jeremy (August 7, 2020). "Hydro Adventures Waterpark for sale". KFVS12. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
^ "Missouri FEC & Water Park Online Auction".
^ "Missouri Water Park and Fun Center | Bill Ramsey & Associates, LLC".

[amusement-1] "Former Bluff Falls Waterpark under new ownership". Amusement Today. April 4, 2014.

[2] "About Us". Hydro Adventures. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

[3] Heller, Marsha (July 1, 2020). "Hydro Adventures to remain closed for 2020 season". KFVS12. Retrieved December 30, 2020.

[better-4] "Hydro Adventures Overview". Better Business Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

[5] "Hydro Adventures Makes An Even Bigger Splash in 2015 With Lower Prices And New, Exciting Rides". Fox Radio Network. April 23, 2015.

[6] "Dry Attractions". Hydro Adventures. Retrieved July 1, 2017.

[7] "Hydro Adventures (Poplar Bluff, Missouri, United States)".

[8] "Home".

[9] "Hydro Adventures to remain closed for the remainder of the 2020 Season". Amusement Today. July 2, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2020.

[10] Ford, Jeremy (August 7, 2020). "Hydro Adventures Waterpark for sale". KFVS12. Retrieved December 30, 2020.

[11] "Missouri FEC & Water Park Online Auction".

[12] "Missouri Water Park and Fun Center | Bill Ramsey & Associates, LLC".

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