WhiteWater, a leading waterpark manufacturer, is celebrating the success of its unique aquatic play structure, Elevated AquaForms 12, which has won first place in the Brass Ring Award for Best New Product Water Park Ride/Attraction under $2 million at the 2023 IAAPA Expo.
Elevated AquaForms 12 is part of an exceptionally configurable aquatic play system developed to meet the needs of children, parents, operators, and aquatic designers. It reflects “the innovation and unwavering spirit of our industry.” Meticulously engineered with interchangeable and upgradable standardised components, it demonstrates features and benefits that are unique in the water park sector.
Versatile design
Elevated AquaForms 12 is a multi-level, raised modular aquatic play structure with a monopole design and an elegant, contemporary appearance. It is similar to a treetop canopy walk and consists of 12 platforms, each supported by a pole and linked by pathways and stairs.
It provides over 85 metres (280 feet) of decks, bridges, and stairs for guests to enjoy while exploring the structure’s 98 water features, which include many true cause-and-effect interactives. Elevated AquaForms 12 offers a variety of experiences for guests of all ages in combination with an exciting selection of body slides.
The system frees up space below for a larger play area by supporting each platform with a central pole that can raise the unit up to 7 metres. The structure, which includes translucent polycarbonate guardrails, provides clear sightlines, making it easier for parents to keep a watch on their children, children to see their parents for reassurance, and lifeguards to have a view of everyone.
The elevated structure of this AquaForms clears the floor and makes a water park appear larger, particularly in an indoor setting. Elevated AquaForms 12 are versatile and can also be built above and around other attractions and facilities, for example, a splash pad or a lazy river.
Developed for great play
Interactive features for the Elevated AquaForms 12 include Surprise Spray, Staccato Blaster, and Tumble Bucket, which satiate young visitors’ curiosity and sense of discovery, and can also offer learning opportunities.
Handprint and footprint activators are unique to AquaForms; they are genuine cause-and-effect play elements that need a guest’s action to set off a reaction. Electricity is not needed for these activators, as the buttons are controlled by valves to release a spray when pushed.
Elevated AquaForms 12 is not only developed with great play in mind, but it also prioritises operator concerns. For instance, each feature has an adjustable valve, which optimises water flow management for both slides and play components. RTM fibreglass slides are smooth and shiny on both inside and outside surfaces, making maintenance easier, while clear sightlines contribute to safety by reducing the number of lifeguards required around corners.
Onno Meeter, president, water parks at WhiteWater, says: “Elevated AquaForms 12 is a great example of WhiteWater’s approach to engineering a product that is beneficial from so many different angles. It is flexible, answers to space constraints, makes operations easier, and at the same time, incredibly fun for young guests.
“We want to thank the hard work of our teams listening to client needs and designing this innovative play structure. We’d also like to thank the beautiful Island Waterpark at Showboat for being a great first venue to showcase an Elevated AquaForms.”
Last week, WhiteWater revealed new products, shared progress of major projects in each region, and considered the growing popularity of vertical water parks at a press conference at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando.
