Lake Dolores Waterpark, Water park in Mojave Desert, California.
The recreation complex spans multiple acres with water slides, pools, and artificial lakes situated among the desert landscape of Newberry Springs.
Local businessman Bob Byers constructed the water park in 1962 as a family recreational area, naming it after his wife Dolores.
The facility operated under three different names: Lake Dolores, Rock-A-Hoola, and Discovery Waterpark, reflecting the evolving entertainment trends of Southern California.
The abandoned site stands along Interstate 15, between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, remaining closed since 2004 after multiple ownership changes.
Professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek transformed the empty pools and structures into skateboarding venues for an MTV television episode in 2008.
Location: California
Official opening: May 1962
GPS coordinates: 34.94820,-116.68700
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58
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