Waterville USA

This article is about the theme park in Alabama. For other places in the U.S., see Waterville § United States.

Waterville USA, or simply known as Waterville, is a 20-acre (81,000 m²) water and amusement park located a quarter-mile from the Gulf of Mexico in the city of Gulf Shores, Alabama, on Gulf Shores Parkway (Alabama State Route 59). The park opened in 1986, and since then has added numerous water and amusement attractions.

Waterville USA

Previously known as Waterville U.S.A.- Gulf Shores Station
Location	906 Gulf Shores Pkwy Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542, United States
Coordinates	30.259°N 87.686°W / 30.259; -87.686
Status	Operating
Opened	December 31, 1986; 38 years ago (December 31, 1986)
Owner	Joe Warrington
General manager	John Turberville
Slogan	"Water and Amusement Park "
Operating season	Year Around
Area	20 acres (0.081 km2)
Attractions
Total	19
Water rides	12
Website	Official website

Water park

The water park is the original section of the park. All of the original slides and attractions have been removed or replaced, except for the wave pool and lazy river attractions.

Ride	Description
FlowRider	A surfing/bodyboarding style attraction
Crystal Waters Lazy River	Lazy river that runs through the park past slides, rides, and lush tropical landscaping.
'North Shore Wave Pool	Large wave pool with 3 ft (0.91 m). waves
Screamin' Demon	Single drop high speed body slide, or commonly known as a straight-down slide
Triple Dog Dare	Triple drop high speed body slide
Jet Stream	Enclosed high speed body slide
Wa Wa World	Play area for smaller children
Shrimp Boat Village	Children's play structure that includes a water "bucket" at the top with three small body slides
Rainbow Falls	Three smaller body slides
Gold Rush	An open-air tube slide
Great White	A partially enclosed tube slide
Dune Racer	A six lane mat racer slide

Amusement park

Ride	Description
FlowRider	A surfing/bodyboarding style attraction
Fun Depot	Kiddie and children's rides
Waterville 500	go-karts
Miniature Golf	36 hole mini golf course
The Starcade	One of the largest arcades in the Alabama Gulf Coast region
Cyberville USA	Virtual reality cubes, and more
Waterville LaunchPad	Get strapped in and launch yourself to new heights – tricks and much bouncing fun!

Former rides and attractions

Over the years, Waterville has had to remove and replace attractions due to hurricane damage and the passing of time. In September 2004, the eye of Hurricane Ivan passed directly over Gulf Shores and the surrounding areas. Due to the park's close proximity to the coastline, Waterville was severely flooded by storm surges, and experienced damaging winds that severely damaged two of the water park's attractions. Repairs went on during 2005 and 2006, and the park fully reopened in 2007 with replacement attractions. In 2013, two slides were removed to make room for a new slide.

Ride	Description
Ejection Seat	A sling-shot style attraction that is supported by two towers. Site now occupied by FlowRider.
Cannonball Run	A Custom Coasters International wooden roller coaster
The Kamikaze	The free fall (straight-down) slide replaced by Screamin' Demon
The Bullet	The triple drop slide replaced by Triple Dog Dare
Lazer Tag	Was located in the building that occupies the House of Bounce
House of Bounce	Was located above the arcade but replaced by the Escape House
The Hurricane	Inside tube slide that was replaced by the Dune Racer
The Black Widow	Inside tube slide that was replaced by the Dune Racer

External links

• Waterville USA at Ultimate Waterpark
• Waterville USA Official Website
• Waterville USA at the Roller Coaster DataBase