World Waterpark is the world's largest indoor waterpark (under one roof) with a size of roughly six acres. The World Waterpark opened to public in 1986. It is located in the West Edmonton Mall

West Edmonton Mall

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 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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. It has a maximum capacity of 40,000 guests, an average temperature for the water of 30-33 °C

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 (86-89 °F

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), and is the world's largest indoor wave pool holding 12.3 million litres. The highest slides in the park are Twister and Cyclone, which are both 83 feet (25.3 m) high.

Facility's Common Rules

• All patrons must ride feet first on the slides.

• Patrons may sit up (to go slow) or lay down (to go fast) on all slides with the exceptions of: Blue Bullet (only allowed to lay down), Tropical Typhoon (only allowed to lay down), Cyclone (only allowed to lay down), Sky Screamer Extreme (only allowed to lay down), and the Thunderbolt (only allowed to sit up).

• Tubes are allowed on: Twister, Howler, Corkscrew, Sun Runner, Raging Rapids, and the Blue Thunder Wavepool.

• Lifejackets are only allowed on: Caribbean Cruiser, Caribbean Cove, Thunderbolt, Blue Thunder Wavepool, Sun Runner, and Raging Rapids. Lifejackets are not allowed on the other larger slides.

• All patrons must go down one rider at a time with the exceptions of: Caribbean Cruiser and Sun Runner.

• There is only one person allowed per tube. Patrons are not allowed to have children on their laps on slides or in the wavepool for safety purposes.

• Denim shorts and wetsuits are not permitted on the slides. It is recommended that you do not take eyeglasses or jewelry on the slides.

Blue Thunder Wavepool

This wavepool that has 5 wave panels with 1500 hp generating waves (in 5 to 10 minute sessions) of approximately 5–6 feet. It is arguably the most popular attraction in the park, as many swimmers (most with blue inner tubes) can be found bobbing in the water. The start of every session is marked with a loud air horn

Air horn

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 blast, warning swimmers to be ready for a wave to flip them over. Every now and then, the large crowd of people in pool will jokingly scream afterwards, a common habit among those who frequently use the Wavepool.

The Slides

Beginner slides

Slide	Description
Caribbean Cruiser	A little beginner slide designed for small children that drops into a 1' splashdown pool. This slide is ideal for small children, as it is fast enough to be fun, but slow enough not to be scary. It also has a small platform at the bottom which slows riders down and lets them plop into the pool gently and slowly, instead of dropping in hard and fast. Parents are allowed to take their children with them on this slide.
Dolphin Kiddie Pool	A small, dolphin-themed play park for children. This area is ideal for toddlers, small children, and infants. There are plenty of water toys, a water screw, and a very low triple chute, playground-type slide that is covered over with dolphin scenery.
Sun Runner	A yellow slide designed for rafts that can support a maximum three people. Single tubes are also permitted. This slide is a perfect in-between choice for children that want to take a step up from Caribbean Cruiser, and also a good family ride. It is one of the only slides in the park that does not have a splashdown pool (it has a padded trough instead). The Sun Runner's name is from the Edmonton Sun, a local newspaper that currently holds the naming rights. Sun Runner is the only slide that has a sponsor's name on it.
Caribbean Cove	A large play structure constructed in 2008 to replace The Little Caribbean! Caribbean Cove contains 3 slides, pipes, pull ropes, water buckets, rope walks, and a 1200 litre bucket that dumps water down the front of the structure every 2 minutes. The water level is less than a few centimeters deep, making it ideal for small children. Note: Parents may not slide with a child on their lap; only one slider at a time.

Intermediate slides

Slide	Description
Blue Bullet	A blue slide, partially enclosed. Despite being a slide in the intermediate level, it is known for its twisting turns and dynamic drops. The slide drops into a 3' splashdown pool. The Blue Bullet was closed in 2007 and the original chute was removed from the park in July 2008, due to too many injuries sustained by sliders. However, the slide reopened later in November 2008, having been removed and replaced with a new slide of the same name and is now totally enclosed and does not drop into a splashdown pool. Sliders must be at least 48 inches (1.2m or 4 feet) tall to ride.
Corkscrew	A completely enclosed slide that twirls and twists into a 1.2m (4 feet) deep pool of water, thus its name, Corkscrew. It is one of the several slides that has retained its original form. Parents may catch their children at the bottom but they may not slide together. Tubes are permitted but lifejackets (PFDs) are not.
Raging Rapids	A lazy river ride that has two sides. One side suddenly sends riders down a spiralling drop and into a tunnel, which comes out at the end of the attraction. The other side starts off the same but instead of entering a tunnel, riders enter a long stretch of river which eventually drops out to the splash down pool at the end of the attraction. Raging Rapids was originally much longer, with more drops and chutes for swimmers to float through. However, during the Waterpark's overhaul in 2004, the ride was reshaped into its current incarnation and painted over. The ride was shortened because it required too many staff to run it. Despite the changes however, portions of the closed chutes can still be seen when making your way to the start of the ride. They are now filled with fake plants and foliage.

Advanced slides

Slide	Description
Howler	A dark slide that is around 3/4 enclosed, which drops into a 1.2m (4 feet) deep splashdown pool. Howler offers a lot of thrill, as it throws riders around in the dark without warning. Parents may catch their children at the bottom but they may not slide together. Tubes are permitted but PFDs (lifejackets) are not. Only one of the two chutes is currently in operation. The other chute has been shut down for over a decade.
Thunderbolt	This popular and unique slide is centred on sleds. Riders go down a fast and steep slide, which is essentially a baby version of Sky Screamer, on a special sled. The sleds fly into a long pool of water that gradually gets shallower. Most riders skip along the water to the end but there is a chance of a harmless wipeout. In recent years, a padded barrier was added to the middle of the pool to prevent the risk of sliders crashing into each other. Riders must be at least 4 feet tall to slide.
Twister	One of the two highest slides in the park, partially enclosed, lots of twists and turns. Drops into a 1.2m (4 feet) deep splashdown pool. Despite being the tallest slide, Twister is much slower and calmer. This makes it more of a leisure slide than a thrill one. Parents may catch their children at the bottom but they may not slide together. Tubes are permitted but lifejackets (PFDs) are not. Along with Howler, Corkscrew, Thunderbolt, and Sun Runner, Twister is the only slide from the waterpark's opening that has still been kept in its original form; Sky Screamer and Nessie's Revenge were painted separate colours in the late 2000s (the original Sky Screamer was removed in early 2011), Raging Rapids was shortened, the Cannonball was replaced by Tropical Typhoon and the Blue Bullet was removed and completely redone.

Extreme slides

Slide	Description
Nessie's Revenge	A very fast purple slide with 3 bumps and no curves, similar in design to an amusement park slide. Along with the slide next to it (Sky Screamer), Nessie's Revenge used to be the light brownish-tan Tan (color) Tan is a pale whiteish, tawny shade of white. The name is derived from tannum used in the tanning of leather.The first recorded use of tan as a shade name in English was in the year 1590....  colour of Howler and Twister. However, during the park's large makeover in the early 2000s, Nessie's Revenge was painted purple. Since the removal of the original Sky Screamer, the splashdown pool for Nessie's Revenge is smaller. Sliders must be at least 4 feet tall to ride.
Tropical Typhoon	A low and quick slide where riders slide down a short tunnel and into a large bowl (like a charity wishing well for coins), in which they slide around and around in before dropping out a hole in the middle into 10' of water. Tropical Typhoon is often nicknamed the "Toilet Bowl." It is the replacement of one of the park's first slides called "Cannonball", a twirly olive green chute that ended with a vertical drop. Sliders must be at least 4 feet tall to ride.
Sky Screamer Extreme	Modelled similar to the original Sky Screamer, but begins with a vertical trap door at the top. One is an open yellow vertical slide, while the other is an enclosed blue one. Unlike the original Sky Screamer, both slides end in a splashdown chute similar to Blue Bullet. As of July 29, 2011 the Sky Screamer Extreme slides are now open. Note: To ride this slide, Sliders must be at least 10 years old, weigh between 90lbs (40kg) and 300lbs (136kg), and be at least 4.3ft (1.3m) tall.
Cyclone	The Cyclone is a looping slide built by the Whitewater West Company of Kelowna, British Columbia. It is a purple/pink colour. The slide starts at the top of Twister. Sliders enter a capsule with a vertical trap door. Once inside the capsule the floor disappears and sliders zoom down a straight drop before the gravity defying loop, eventually ending up at the splashdown chute beside Sky Screamer Extreme. Opened as of August 8, 2011, it is one of the most extreme waterslides in Canada. Calypso Waterpark located East of Ottawa, Ontario hosts Canada's 2nd and 3rd Aqualoop waterslides. Note: To ride the Cyclone, sliders must be at least 10 years old, weigh between 90lbs (40kg) and 300lbs (136kg), and be at least 4.3ft (1.3m) tall.

Decommissioned slides

Slide	Description
Geronimo's Jump	A triple slide with straight blue chutes which would send sliders freefalling into a 10 foot deep splashdown pool. Removed for the area to be converted to Tap Works.
The Little Caribbean	Another play area with three small slides and a bumper boats area, a step up from Dolphin Kiddie Pool. Contained a water playground Playground A playground or play area is a place with a specific design for children be able to play there. It may be indoors but is typically outdoors...  with adjustable fountains, a tire swing Swing (seat) A swing is a hanging seat, usually found at playgrounds for children, a circus for acrobats, or on a porch for relaxing. The seat of a swing may be suspended from chains or ropes. Once a swing is in motion it continues to oscillate like a pendulum until external interference or drag brings it to a... and mini inflatable boats. Along with Tap Works, The Little Caribbean was permanently closed to make way for the Caribbean Cove in 2008.
Sky Screamer (original slide)	An extremely steep, bright red slide. It was painted red in 2004, before being removed in February 2011 to make way for three new slides (Sky Screamer Extreme slides and the Cyclone.)
Tap Works	Another kids play park, this time revolving around taps and pipes. It contained lots of adjusting wheels for kids to change the flow of water, as well as several high-powered water guns.
Cannon Ball Run	A twirly Chute colored like Corkscrew (olive green); it was torn down and in its place was put Tropical Typhoon.

Other Information

The Waterpark also has two hot tubs, one double and one single.

The Waterpark is also home to Center of Gravity, the worlds tallest indoor bungee jump tower, and the only one over water. Center of Gravity also has an 80 foot rockwall along side the tower of bungee jumping. The bungee offers one person jumping by feet or body and the option of being dipped into the blocked off part of the wave pool, and a two person bungee.

The Waterpark is also the host to two bars: Piña Colada and Beachview Bar, which sell alcoholic beverages. There is also Coconut Grove, which sells different kinds of food such as hamburgers and French fries. Snacks can be purchased at Beachview Snacks. Hot Dog Hut also sells snacks and of course, hot dogs.

Tubes and PFDs (lifejackets) can be rented at Sharky's Supply Shack. Tubes cost $5.25 each and PFDs cost $2.00 each. Big Squirt water toys can also be purchased here for use in the Caribbean Cove at $7.00 each.

External links

• Official site