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Page 88 June 7, 2013
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Make a Summer Splash By geOrge HOlzman III
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ong before my family got a pool when I was in elementary school, we used to go to Splish Splash at least twice a month every summer. We loved it. There are rides and other exciting things to do there for all ages. We used to go with my aunt and cousin from East Hampton. Our favorite ride was the Lazy River. The Lazy River is a nice, relaxing ride that goes through the park at a very slow pace, hence the name Lazy River. There are small showers throughout the ride to keep you nice and cool in the sweltering heat. I recently spoke with a friend of mine who is an up and coming comedian currently residing in Philadelphia, named Daniel Vetrano. Vetrano spent several summers working for Splish Splash and provided some interesting facts and stories about
the water park that might be useful for those looking for summer employment at the park, or if you are just looking to spend a day there. “Working at Splish Splash was extremely fun and the benefits were unconventional and fantastic. If it was hot out you could jump in a pool before you started your shift. There was also weekly training that all lifeguards needed to attend, so we wouldn’t forget our life-saving techniques. However, these weekly training sessions often included games, prizes, food, etc. It culminated in something called the ‘Lifeguard Olympics,’ which was a bunch of awesome games involving most of the rides throughout the park. Everyone always had a great time; it didn’t really feel like work at all. “Working at Splish Splash ruled! When you were done working at the top of a ride, you could ride the slide down. I was a lifeguard and troubleshooter.
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Season passes are available for parents who want to save money and for kids who want to go again and again. Troubleshooter meant that I was the one who would ride all the rides in the morning to test them. I had 45 minutes to ride every slide that they turned on in the morning, making sure that everything was safe and running properly. I worked there for three summers while in junior high and high school.” There is a new ride that opened this year, called Bootleggers. This is the first ride in the state of New York that is a hydro-magnetic water coaster. It goes up to speeds of 30 miles per hour and includes drops that are up to forty feet. The ride also covers about two whole acres of land and last a total of two minutes.
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Splish Splash offers rides and slides that are very kid-friendly. The ones that are geared towards children include the Pirates Cove, Octopus Pool, Elephant Slide and Monsoon Lagoon. Visiting these rides is a good way to get your kid out of the house and to stay active. Season passes are available for parents who want to save money and for kids that want to go again and again. Rides aren’t the only attractions at Splish Splash. A variety of shows are performed in the park everyday such as the 2012 Fowlympics. This show includes the best parrot-athletes from all around the world. There are well over a dozen events that the feathered competitors take part in hopes of winning the gold, and the show is scheduled to take place a total of four times a day, the earliest being 11 a.m. and the latest being 5 p.m. With the different times, you’re still able to visit the whole park without missing anything. There are several gift shops and places to eat scattered around the park for folks to build up an appetite while enjoying the rides and viewing other attractions. Maybe you’re craving the classics like hotdogs and hamburgers, if that’s the case then stop in at Johnny Rockets. Their homemade shakes are a big favorite among guests of the park. If you don’t want to sit around at the park and are on the go you can pay a visit to the Last Chance Grill. This is great if you want something fast. They offer BBQ chicken sandwiches, chicken wings and even sausage and peppers. Splish Splash provides many different fun activities for all types of people. Whether you’re a child visiting for the very first time or for older guests that are still young at heart, you’ll be sure to have a great and memorable summer day!
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