Waterparks Poised for More Growth Amid Robust Recovery

David J. Sangree | April 19, 2023

By David Sangree In 2022, waterpark owners and operators breathed a sigh of relief as the industry shifted back to normal in the wake of two years of uncertainty. With the pandemic a rearview concern in 2022, most waterparks continued their recovery to see attendance improve. This robust performance paved the way for new growth in all segments of the industry. Several large-scale projects planned for 2023 and beyond will alter the waterpark landscape at both indoor and outdoor waterparks. These projects will continue to encourage existing properties to innovate and update to keep market share. The industry is also seeing elevated intere...