Waterpark: Safety Information

General
● Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18 or over) who intends to directly supervise them in the Waterpark.
● Children under 5 years of age must have an adult (18 or over) within arms reach at all times.
● Waterpark requires that there be 1 adult champerone for every 5 children. 
● State law prohibits glass bottles or containers.  Coolers, cans, and other carry-in food or beverage is also prohibited.
● Groups bringing children to the Waterpark must have at least one adult per every 5 children and are responsible for the supervision of those children.
● All floatation devices must be U.S. Coast Guard approved. 
● Those that are not yet toilet trained must wear swim diapers.  Diapers must be changed in restrooms only.
● Please place personal items in a locker.  Fort Rapids is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
● Running, rough play and inappropriate conduct is not permitted.
● Diving is not permitted anywhere in the Waterpark.
● Additional rules may vary from attraction to attraction and are posted at each location.

Kiddie Korral
● Activity pool is reserved for children 12 and under accompanied by a responsible adult.

Rascal Round Up
● Adult must supervise children under 6.
● The water bucket dumps over 1000 gallons of water.  Use caution when standing directly under the bucket area
Slides
● Children must be at least 40 inches tall to ride.
Cowboy Creek
● Use of lazy river is restricted to persons 42” and taller.  Persons must be able to swim unassisted to the exit.
● Riders must remain in tubes at all times.

Activity Pool
● No running, jumping, or diving.
● Do not shoot basketballs from outside the pool or designated area.  Do not dunk basketballs or hang on the rims.
Raging Bull & Ambush Alley
● Riders must be 48 inches tall to ride.
● Floatation devices are not permitted to be worn while riding slide.
● Single riders may ride in a single inner tube or in the rear of a double inner tube.  Double riders must use a double inner tube with the lighter of the two seated in front.  Maximum weight not to exceed 400 lbs per tube.

Black Out Pass
● Riders must be 48 inches tall to ride.
● Floatation devices are not permitted to be worn while riding slide.
● Riders must ride in a single inner tube.  Maximum weight not to exceed 400 lbs per tube.

Shoot Out Racer
● Riders must be 42 inches tall to ride.
● Floatation devices are not permitted to be worn while riding slide.
● Single riders must ride on water mat during entire ride.

Whirlpool
● Reserved for guests 18 and older.
● Do not use alone.
● Do not use at water temperatures greater than 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ellis & Associates Certified Lifeguards
In an ongoing effort to ensure guest safety and satisfaction, Fort Rapids has partnered with Jeff Ellis & Associates (E&A), a private, outside consulting firm specializing in aquatic risk management.  To keep our standards and practices at the highest levels possible, Fort Rapids will typically do a number of drills and skills tests during hours of operation.  In addition to this, Ellis & Associates will perform four unannounced operational audits per year at each facility, testing them in areas of professionalism, diligence in scanning techniques and rescue skills, as well as their ability to manage an aquatic emergency.  If you have any questions regarding our Risk Management Program, please feel free to contact the Aquatics Manager or another aquatics supervisor.