Swim, Surf, Splash & Slide at White Water
Branson's Tropical Adventure Park opens in May

Released: Branson, Mo. 2/10

Branson's Tropical Adventure Park, White Water, opens for the season May 29 with the largest selection of rides and attractions in the Ozarks. The 12-acre park has nearly 7,000 feet of slides, more than a dozen rides and attractions, and two million gallons of cool, water fun where guests can swim, surf, splash and slide. Adventures at White Water range from fast-paced thrill slides to a gently flowing river for floating.

Towering above 76 Country Blvd. is the region's largest high-speed water ride, Kalani Towers. A 7-story, 6-slide, multi-experience thrill ride, Kalani Towers has two 300-foot drop slides for freefall body sliding at speeds up to 40 mph, and four additional 312-foot slides for lane racing at speeds up to 25 miles per hour. "Kalani Towers is our biggest draw," says White Water General Manager Jackie Smith. "The huge drop slides are an incredible thrill, but even more popular are the four-lane racing slides - families love to race each other."

Additional thrill rides include Raging River Rapids, an interactive double speed-slide with a 400-foot plunge; the Bermuda Triangle, a fast-paced, enclosed slide; and the Pipeline Plunge and Ohana Falls rapid-water raft rides. Family favorites include Surfquake, a 500,000 gallon wave pool with 4-foot waves, and the Lazy River, a gently moving river for floating and soaking up the sun.

Family play areas include RainTree Island, with aqua-shooters, slides, splash geysers and a massive 700-gallon tipping bucket; Splash Island, a play area for smaller kids with shooting nozzles, spray hoses and slides, all in a shallow pool; and LittleSquirts' Waterworks for toddlers, with tunnels, slides and sprays for water play without water depth. Sand Volleyball is available for games with family and friends.

Along with shaded areas, tropical landscapes and an assortment of island-themed foods, White Water offers Cool Cabanas for rent, each enclosed on two sides with a television, fan and seating for up to 8 people. White Water has been nationally recognized for its staff of award-winning certified lifeguards. Free life jackets and tubes are available.

White Water is open May 29 - September 6. For information, hours and tickets, contact 1-800-831-4FUN or www.bransonwhitewater.com.