Burleson, Texas, to open new water play park on May 4
By amusementtoday | March 30, 2012
Pirates Cove General Manger Steve Stafford, left, and AmusementAquatic Management Group's Kent Lemasters are overseeing the construction of the waterplay and entertainment areas.
“We’re pretty excited about it,” said Steve Stafford, general manager of the North Texas Jellystone, which is developing the 4-acre family entertainment center with both wet and dry play areas as well as a food court with varied menu options.
Pirate’s Cove features a 26,000-square-foot, 36-foot high interactive waterplay park with seven waterslides. Along with the numerous interactive features, the play area includes a pirate themed structure, a floating lily pad, a ropewalk, 28 cabanas and an activity pool.
The waterplay structure was supplied by India-based Arihant Industrial Corporation Limited. AmusementAquatic Management Group (AMG) headed by Kent Lemasters is the consulting manager for the waterplay and FEC areas.
The entertainment complex also has a 13,500-square-foot family entertainment center called Pirate’s Cove Fun Zone. It includes a 24-foot climbing structure, mini bowling, laser frenzy, an S&S Frog Hopper and more than 40 interactive and arcade games.
The Pirate’s Cove water playpark, slated to open on May 4, will be open to the public for a nominal admission price, while the Pirate’s Cove Fun Zone and food court can be visited without an admission charge.
“We want to be able to cater to the needs of waterpark enthusiasts as well as people who simply want to drop by and have a place for their children to play or enjoy a meal without getting wet,” Stafford said.
Pirate’s Cove is also expected to provide a boost to the local economy. Stafford said applications are being accepted for 30 to 40 full- and part-time positions, including lifeguards, cooks, food servers, security and maintenance personnel.
