Waterville USA, Amusement park and waterpark in Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States.
Waterville USA is an amusement and water park located in Gulf Shores near the Gulf of Mexico with water slides, go-kart racing, and indoor attractions. The facility spreads across multiple zones designed to offer activities for families and different age groups.
Waterville USA opened in 1986 as a water park, the original section of the site. In September 2004 the eye of Hurricane Ivan passed directly over Gulf Shores; storm surge flooded the park and high winds severely damaged two water attractions. Repairs ran through 2005 and 2006, and the park fully reopened in 2007 with replacement attractions.
Waterville opened in 1986 as a water park a quarter-mile from the Gulf of Mexico, and the water section remains its original core; the amusement rides came later. Hurricane Ivan's eye passed directly over Gulf Shores in September 2004, flooding the 20-acre site and damaging two water attractions, which were replaced before the full reopening in 2007.
Plan to arrive early in the day to avoid long waits and make the most of attractions with family or friends. The site gets busy on sunny days, so timing your visit helps maximize your experience.
The park features a FlowRider attraction where visitors can practice surfing in a controlled environment with artificial waves and guidance from staff. This experience requires no prior knowledge and gives a realistic sense of how real surfing feels.
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