When Wild Waves opened for the season in 2011, operators debuted a high-dive show, “Beach Party” (with interactive games designed to get kids involved), and “Poolside Bop” (a 1950s style doo-wop singing experience)
![Judge’s Comment:
“KeyLime Cove offers an island/beach feel with plenty of
greenery and visually stimulating colors and spray features! I was
quite impressed with the total package submitted by KeyLime Cove.
[The way] this facility tailors its staff training curriculum to
include traditional aquatics certification coupled with business
leadership training [provides] an outstanding combination for
developing top-notch staff!”](https://cdnassets.hw.net/dims4/GG/35687bf/2147483647/strip/true/crop/400x266+0+17/resize/416x277!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdnassets.hw.net%2F8c%2F28%2F78dbcdf84cc486bbd92b27a62cc0%2Ftmp5f0b-2etmp-tcm128-1653882.jpg)
It takes a lot to make KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort in Gurnee, Ill., the “Key West” of the Midwest
At NR2O Family Water Park, it’s all about the little details — and operators go the extra mile to meet and exceed guests’ expectations.
Under the umbrella of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Hersheypark in Hershey, Pa., works hard to care for visitors, community and the surrounding environment.
The secret to success is in the water at SwimWest Family Fitness Center in Madison. The pool is kept at 90 degrees so young students — and teachers — can stay comfortable and focused.
