Pirates Bay Waterpark was recognized by the World Waterpark Association (WWA) with a Leading Edge Award for its new NinjaCross™ obstacle course.
The WWA recognized just seven waterparks in the world this year, from approximately 1200 members of the WWA. The Leading Edge Award recognizes “individuals or parks for creativity in the development of new themes, facilities, programs, services or operational concepts in the water attractions industry,” according to the WWA website. This year’s Leading Edge award winners include Soaky Mountain Waterpark in the United States, Adventure Bay in China, Rulantica in Germany, Jungala Aqua Experience in Mexico, Suntago Water World in Poland, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line in the Bahamas and Pirates Bay Waterpark in the United States.
The City of Baytown is immensely proud of the Aquatics Division for the momentous accomplishment. The Pirates Bay NinjaCross™ System is one of a kind, and will be a major draw as a tourist attraction when the park opens in May 2021.
The challenge course was the first NinjaCross™ System introduced in North America. “This system is a game changer for aquatic recreation,” City of Baytown Aquatics Operation Coordinator, Jessica Burch said. NinjaCross™ Systems designs customizable obstacle courses for guests of all ages and fitness levels. Burch said the system “has already surpassed its purpose as one of the parks most frequented attractions,” and shared plans of implementing a NinjaCross™ fitness program in 2021.
Despite the disappointment of being unable to share the award-winning attraction with the public during the 2020 season, the aquatics leadership is forward-focused on developing fitness classes and hosting competitions next season.
The best part of having the attraction in Baytown is the affordability the municipal water park is able to offer. Jenna Stevenson, the Aquatics Superintendent of Pirates Bay, said one of the highlights of the NinjaCross™ attraction is that it’s included in the regular price of admission. The park not only serves the local community but delivers a world-class experience that rivals industry leaders at an affordable rate. The novelty and accessibility of the state-of-the-art challenge course at Pirates Bay Waterpark is just one example of how the park is making waves in Baytown.
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