Tips - Fun , Safety, General

How to Have Fun at a Water Park

Spending time at water parks can be a memorable experience if you take some precautions before visiting one.

Steps

Plan your route. Water parks are usually located outside of the city; therefore, reaching them may take time. Start early so that you can enjoy Water Park for a longer time.
Telephone the water park's help line number and find out the details of the water park such as address, how to reach the place, timing, ticket charges and other rules.
Know what you can and can't bring. Since most of the water parks do not allow foodstuffs to be carried inside the water park, take only drinking water and some snacks for the journey.
Do not eat just before going into the water. Keep a gap of at least 30 minutes between your meal and entering the water.
Enter the water and enjoy all the rides, pools, rivers, fountains or whatever the park has.
Once you've had enough, go to the changing room and take a fresh water shower and wash your body thoroughly.

Tips

Carry camera and take as many snaps as possible of your entire group.
Inside the Park, you will find many shops for food, clothes, toys and camera rolls, etc.
Follow the rules.
If carrying small kids, keep constant watch on them. Do not let them go into the deep waters. Enlist the help of lifeguards if required.
Make use of the locker facility for storing your extra belongings.
Carry a spare dress with you.

Warnings

Avoid water parks that have unclean water or whose water purification plant is not working.
Know the depth of the water before going further into the water.
Do not let water enter your mouth. Do not spoil the water of the park.
Avoid water parks if it is lightning or if whether is bad.
Do not use the water park if you are sick; it is easy to transmit illnesses in this environment
Other Tips (from waterpark.com)

Sun Safety

Too much fun in the sun isn’t a good thing if you become dehydrated or get a sunburn. But some common-sense tips can make your day at the waterpark safe and enjoyable.
Drink lots of fluids throughout the day to prevent dehydration.
Apply sunscreen early. Ultraviolet radiation (also known as UV rays) is the strongest during the summer, so generously apply waterproof sunscreen to your body 30 minutes before you go outside. (Use SPF 15 or higher).
Don’t miss areas under your suit and on your feet; your suit can move around and expose skin where sunscreen wasn’t applied.
Bring a T-shirt, hat, sunglasses and sandals or swim shoes for extra protection if needed.

General Tips

If you want to avoid crowds, arrive early before noon or later in the afternoon. Also, weekends tend to be more crowded than weekdays, so shoot for visits from Monday through Friday.
Check whether picnic areas are available outside the park. Many parks allow you to exit and re-enter the park with proof of ticket purchase if you want to enjoy a picnic you bring yourself. If picnic areas aren’t available, most waterparks offer a variety of refreshments at concession stands. Note: Glass and alcohol are usually prohibited both inside and outside park grounds.
If your group splits up, be sure to have a set meeting place and time.

Special Kids tips

Warn kids about swallowing park water. Chlorine and pH readings are usually posted at large waterparks.
Follow age and height restrictions. Size and coordination can be critical to certain rides.
Keep toddlers in shallow play areas, such as zero-depth entry pools with no appreciable water depth.
Pay attention to kids. Make sure an adult has young children in constant view when they are swimming or playing in water. Don’t participate in any distracting activities when watching children, such as talking on a cell phone or reading.
BE Water Aware

BE SAFE IN THE WATER! HERE'S HOW!

You can greatly reduce the chances of you, your friends or family becoming drowning victims or being injured if you follow a few simple safety tips:

Learn to swim.

The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. This includes both adults and children.

Look for lifeguards.

Be sure the area is well supervised by lifeguards before you or others in your group enter the water.

Pay attention to kids.

Make sure an adult is constantly watching young children swimming, playing or bathing in water. Do not do any distracting activities while supervising children around water.

Never swim alone or in unsupervised places.

Teach your children to always swim with a buddy.

Don’t drink alcohol.

Avoid alcoholic beverages before or during swimming, boating or water-skiing. Never drink alcohol while supervising children around water. Teach teenagers about the danger of drinking alcohol while swimming, boating or water skiing.

Spit it out.

To prevent choking, never chew gum or eat while swimming, diving or playing in water.

Avoid water wings.

Do not use air-filled swimming aids (such as water wings) in place of life jackets or life preservers with children. Using air-filled swimming aids can give parents and children a false sense of security, which may increase the risk of drowning. These air-filled aids are toys and are not designed to be personal-flotation devices. After all, air-filled plastic tubes can deflate because they can become punctured or unplugged.

Check the water depth.

The American Red Cross recommends 9 feet as a minimum depth for diving or jumping.
Watch out for the dangerous toos.
Don’t get too tired, too cold, too far from safety, exposed to too much sun or experience too much strenuous activity.

Note the weather.

Pay attention to local weather conditions and forecasts. Stop swimming at the first indication of bad weather.

Use sunscreen.

Apply sunscreen on all exposed skin to ensure maximum skin protection. Hats, visors and shirts are recommended to prevent overexposure.

Don’t take risks.

Don’t take chances by overestimating your swimming skills.

Wear a life jacket.

Some facilities provide them for free. If you can’t swim, wear one. Make sure others in your group do as well.

Keep toddlers in shallow play areas.

Zero-depth entry pools have water games, sprays and fountains with no appreciable water depth

Follow age & height instructions at waterparks.

Restrictions apply to many rides in a waterpark. Size and coordination is critical to safety inside open water flumes

Read all posted signs.

Follow the rules and regulations given by lifeguards. Ask questions if you are not sure about a correct procedure, especially at waterparks.

Watch water depth.

When you go from one waterpark attraction to another, note that the water depth may be different and the attraction should be used in a different way

Warn kids about swallowing park water.

Chlorine and water pH readings are usually posted at large waterparks.

Use plastic swim diapers.

Many parks require them. Note where changing areas are located and use these designated, sanitized changing spots.

Notice health restrictions.

Guests with neck or back problems, heart conditions, prevalence toward motion sickness or pregnancy may not ride high-speed or rapid- descent rides.

Most important?

Be water aware! Know how to prevent, recognize and respond to emergencies.