Flamingo Land is the UK’s only combined Theme Park, Zoo and Holiday Village and is set in over 375 acres of North Yorkshire parkland. SSP Waterplay designed and installed a pirate-themed interactive splash park and outdoor play feature in collaboration with Hippo Leisure. The 1200m2 waterplay area, which opened at Easter 2007, is designed around a huge 10 metre long pirate ship with internal water cannons set on top of massive rocks.

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The new 230m2 interactive waterplay area within Decoy Country Park, Teignbridge is the second to be opened in the area and replaces a dilapidated paddling pool. Its unusual name is the result of a competition amongst children at Decoy Primary School who were involved in a consultation exercise to find out what young people wanted to see included in the new area.

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The 120m2 waterplay park situated in historic Holywells Park, Ipswich has been designed to blend into the park’s natural surroundings. Fed by an ancient well, the water supply is treated with a state-of-the-art UV sterilisation system. The water supply is extremely environmentally sound as it is entirely sustainable and chemical-free.

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The interactive waterplay area set within the leisure centre in Markina, Spain is the first to be designed and installed by SSP Waterplay in that country. The whole project ran smoothly and opened on time. The facility is located adjacent to an indoor swimming pool and the surrounding mountains form an amazing natural backdrop.

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The Elisabeth Pool in Wimbledon Park is a graphic demonstration of how technically advanced and exciting play areas can be incorporated into even the most historically sensitive sites. The park, originally designed by Capability Brown in 1765, included a dilapidated paddling pool that had become increasingly expensive to maintain. The new water playground, supplied by SSP Waterplay, has added life and vibrancy to the park without undermining its essential character.

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Opened in June 2006, the new Splash Park in Happy Mount Park, Morecambe, replaces a much loved paddling pool and provides a safe and exciting play facility for children of all ages. The water used at the splash park is recycled continually through the disinfection system and water quality is regularly monitored throughout the day. The water features have variable timing devices which constantly change the height and flow of the water. Lancaster City Council is happy with the new facility as running costs have been reduced and safety improved compared to the old paddling pool.

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Promenade Park, Maldon, which includes the new 500m2 waterpark, was awarded a Civic Trust Green Flag in recognition of the high quality of facilities on offer. Opened in July 2006, the new waterpark, which includes 15 water features set out on a rubberised safety surface, was an instant success with over 15,000 visitors in the first 6 weeks alone.

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Funded by a generous bequest, the splash park at Mooragh Park on the Isle of Man is the first of its kind on the island. Set within the lovely formal gardens, the 220sq.m waterplay area replaced an old paddling pool and complements the existing facilities at the park which include a children’s play area, bowling green, skate park and nursery.

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