Lagoon-A-Beach
550,000 Gallons of Fun!
Photo Coutesy of Leisure and Recreation Concepts, Inc.
Back in the mid 1980's Lagoon decided it was time to do something with their old swimming pool and give guests a whole new experience. For over a decade water parks had been growing in popularity and Lagoon didn't want to miss the opportunity to get their very own. They contracted Leisure and Recreation Concepts Inc. to design a brand new water park that would replace Lagoon's swimming pool.
In 1988, Lagoon announced the last season of their million gallon swimming and "water fit to drink". The old swimming pool became a mere memory at the end of the season. The following season in July Lagoon introduced their brand new water park with it's variety of slides, pools, and water features. The water park gained popularity very rapidly and many guests found it a great way to escape the summer's heat.
Lagoon-A-Beach was originally not included with an all-day passport. At the time, an all-day passport was only $14.95 and it cost an extra $8.50 to enter the water park. Lagoon also sold a "Ride & Slide" pass for $19.95 that would allow the pass holder to visit the park, and Lagoon-A-Beach. Soon, the park increased their admission and included the slides in the all-day passport.
Lagoon-A-Beach has changed a bit since it first opened. Around Blue Lagoon there used to be water cannons that park guests could use to shoot a stream of water at those swimming. This was very popular and probably very annoying which was most likely the reason for their removal.
Four of the slides have also been modified. The serpentine slides and speed slides were changed and the serpentine slides were painted blue. Like most changes Lagoon makes to anything on the park, this was probably due to safety concerns.
In 1988, Lagoon announced the last season of their million gallon swimming and "water fit to drink". The old swimming pool became a mere memory at the end of the season. The following season in July Lagoon introduced their brand new water park with it's variety of slides, pools, and water features. The water park gained popularity very rapidly and many guests found it a great way to escape the summer's heat.
Lagoon-A-Beach was originally not included with an all-day passport. At the time, an all-day passport was only $14.95 and it cost an extra $8.50 to enter the water park. Lagoon also sold a "Ride & Slide" pass for $19.95 that would allow the pass holder to visit the park, and Lagoon-A-Beach. Soon, the park increased their admission and included the slides in the all-day passport.
Lagoon-A-Beach has changed a bit since it first opened. Around Blue Lagoon there used to be water cannons that park guests could use to shoot a stream of water at those swimming. This was very popular and probably very annoying which was most likely the reason for their removal.
Four of the slides have also been modified. The serpentine slides and speed slides were changed and the serpentine slides were painted blue. Like most changes Lagoon makes to anything on the park, this was probably due to safety concerns.
Slide Names:
Pipeline Slides
Twist
Shout
Wipeout
Pipeline
Serpentine Slides
Sea Snake (Tube)
Backdoor (Tube)
Rip Curl
Speed Slides
Liquid Lightning
The Drop
The Outrigger
Other Water Attractions:
Blue Lagoon - The pool with caves and waterfalls.
Bongo's Bay - The children's water playground.
Mooch's Mainstream - Lagoon's lazy river.
Hot Tubs - A nice set of relaxing hot tubs.
Food:
Speedie Eats
Smokin' Eddie's Grill
Tube Rental:
Ruby's Tubes - Rent a tube for $5.00. When you return it you get $2.00 back. If you use your season passport to rent a tube it only costs $2.00.
Everything else:
Volleyball courts
Lockers
Beach House - Dressing rooms, rest rooms, First-Aid
