If you were not able to go to the sea this summer, but there is a water park in your city, this will be the best alternative to a vacation with the whole family. This kind of complex has long established itself as the most popular entertainment. What is remarkable, even if the water park is located on the seashore, people will definitely go there to swim in the pools and enjoy the extreme slides. We will find out which water parks of Ukraine are the most popular, consider their features and varieties.
Historical reference
The first water parks began to appear in the United States as far back as the 40s of the last century. Of course, they did not look as modern as they were and, of course, were somewhat simpler. Now in the USA there are more than a thousand complexes, differing in their sizes, shapes, functionality and type.
Despite the fact that America is considered the founder of water parks, there is a theory that Peterhof is the progenitor of this complex. The fact is that it was here at the beginning of the 17th century that fountains appeared with the device that is used today. Although no one suspected then of slides and pools, this theory is therefore only an assumption.
World giants
The largest water park in the world is located in Japan. The Ocean Dome is located on the territory of one and a half million square meters and can accommodate ten thousand visitors. It is interesting that in the summer you can calmly sunbathe in the sun, and if it starts to rain or snow, the roof slides, and you can continue your vacation in the dome.
In general, the Japanese water park is really huge. Here they can artificially create a harmless tsunami and maintain a stable temperature of 30 ° C. By the way, a couple of years after the opening in 1995, more than a million people came here. In 2007, the water park was closed for reconstruction.
In Russia, the largest complex is located in Gelendzhik, and its area is more than 150 thousand square meters. Water parks of Ukraine also have their own record holder, they became the famous "Treasure Island" in the urban village of Kirillovka. What is special about him, we learn further.
Ukrainian giant
It is known that the largest water park in Ukraine is located on the coast of the Sea of Azov. By the way, this entertainment center is included in the ten largest projects in Eastern Europe. Now the most popular resort for Ukrainians is Kirillovka. “Treasure Island” has become even more popular among tourists. Its area is 60 thousand square meters.
This place is designed not only for true lovers of extreme sports, but also for kids there are play areas and safe pools. In total, there are 34 attractions on the territory of the water park. Most (18) are children's entertainment. By the way, the special location of the main pool also plays a big role. Lying on the sun loungers, you can watch everything that happens on the roller coaster.
Naturally, the largest central pool here. Its area is 1700 square meters. Nearby are entertainment for adults, bars and cafes. The highlight of Treasure Island is the “lazy river”, along which you can slowly sail and enjoy the peaceful flow.
The name justifies the area for the kids. Here is a large beautiful pirate ship. On this territory there are also many slides and places where children can actively spend time with animators. In addition to the main entertainment, here you can do water aerobics, or cleanse the skin with a peeling with fish.
You can relax on the Azov coast not only by relaxing on the beach in the village. Kirillovka. Treasure Island opens its doors at 10 a.m. and provides an opportunity to have fun until 7 p.m. You can also go to 7- or 5-hour programs, as well as relax for a short time (2.5 or 3.5 hours). Children taller than a meter can relax for free.
After the giant
Berdyansk "Cape of Good Hope" is an interesting project that is stylized as an old castle. In the center of the complex is a huge pool. There are zones with a jacuzzi in it. For adults, an evening entertainment program with stars and DJs is organized here.
There are fewer slides than on Treasure Island - only 28. Adults can experience adrenaline in a 16-meter attraction. For kids there are 10 mini-zones. Of course, all water parks in Ukraine have the same type of slide. Among them are the famous "Free Fall", "Tsunami", as well as various swirling rides.
Cafes, parking and bars are available on site. There are cells for storing things. If you come with a company or with your soulmate, you can rent a VIP gazebo. Water soccer and air hockey services are also available.
Odessa charms
If you have chosen Odessa for relaxation, then do not forget about the suburban resorts. In addition to the famous Zatoka, you can relax in Koblevo. Prior to this resort, only 40 kilometers from Odessa. In addition to making wonderful wine here, for your children and you will find a great place on the shores of the azure beach or in the entertainment complex. Water park "Koblevo" became known to the world in 2007.
Despite the fact that it is small, the complex is no worse than the famous Ukrainian giants. Water park "Koblevo" offers 24 rides and 2 large pools. There are also great hydromassages and a jacuzzi. Delicious food is available for the kids, while adults can relax in the bar.
If you decide to thoroughly relax in Koblevo, you can get a mini-hotel. Nearby there is a parking and catering facilities.
"Pearl by the sea"
In the city of Odessa, in addition to the sights, there is a beautiful water park of the same name. "Odessa" presents its amusement park. 27 rides are open here, including the steep and extreme slides Rocket and Kamikaze.
In "Odessa", as in Kirillovka, there is a "slow river" with a smooth flow. There are hydromassages and a jacuzzi. As in all such institutions, there are also disadvantages. Often, security guards too carefully inspect personal belongings, and less money could be taken for parking. There were troubles with rubber rings.
Basically, the water park "Odessa" positions itself as the most fascinating and extreme amusement park. Here everyone can find their own attraction and attraction, and just a place to relax.
Urban jungle
In addition to the fact that open water parks are located in resort towns, there are also indoor complexes in the megalopolises of Ukraine. The most famous and largest is the jungle amusement park. Kharkov defeated everyone in this regard. The entertainment center is popular and is a favorite place of local residents, because you can come here even in winter.
The complex positions itself as a tropical center. If you are bored in the winter, then welcome to the Jungle. Kharkov was able to build a water park with an area of 11 thousand square meters and in the first year gathered more than 100 thousand visitors.
Of course, slides and pools are not so important here. Most of all tourists are attracted by the interior. The facades of the building are decorated under an ancient tropical temple. Around waterfalls, streams and rivers that fascinate and beckon with their tranquility. Exotic and maintains a constant temperature with high humidity. In addition to entertainment, you can have a delicious lunch or even spend a holiday in the banquet hall. For those who come from another city, the hotel opens its doors.
Capital project
In the capital, of course, also housed a water park. Dream Island is a large indoor project. Under his roof placed 25 attractions. Naturally, for the people of Kiev, they prepared a parking lot, left-luggage offices and a lot of catering establishments.
You can visit nine types of different baths, including the popular Egyptian and Indian. There is a kind of spa-salon, as well as an ice grotto. For children there are excellent areas, safe and active. They will satisfy the fastest baby and will take him while the parents enjoy the rest.
Like all indoor water parks, Kiev receives visitors all year round, so in winter it will be even more interesting and extreme. When the window is frosty, Dream Island always has tropical heat and summer.
In addition to attractions, water polo and air hockey are available. On the territory of the complex you can also take skates and run out onto the ice, or watch a movie. The water park is part of a huge entertainment center, where there is a race track, rollerdrome and even a zoo. In fact, indoor water parks are very popular, as they can please visitors all year round.
Other projects
Water parks have long been a part of outdoor activities. All children want to go there at least once a year, swim enough in the pool and ride a roller coaster. Of course, water parks of Ukraine, located in the open air, are most in demand because of their scale and capabilities. Now it has become popular to open water entertainment centers in major cities of the country.
In early summer, the Happy Day water park opened in Dnepropetrovsk. The complex was divided into several zones. In one of them you can ride extreme slides, swim in the other in the pool, and dine in the third. You can also soak in the jacuzzi, or rent beautiful arbors.
There are also small water parks in Ukraine, which can be a great place to relax. They are compact enough and do not gather too many people under their roof. For example, the excellent Limpopo complex works in Ternopol, the Tsunami in Ivano-Frankivsk, and the Beach in Lviv.