Atlantic City will soon be home to the World’s Largest Indoor Beachfront Waterpark.
The waterpark will feature a retractable glass roof, a lazy river, wave machines to surf, 11 waterslides, pools, outlet shops, bars, and many restaurants.
The attraction, named Island Waterpark will cover 103,000 sq. ft and cost £81.6m.
It will be located adjacent to the Showboat Hotel and ready to welcome its first guests in time for Memorial Day weekend 2023.
“Atlantic City has a long and rich history as a premier tourist destination,” said Bart Blatstein, the developer who owns the property, in an official statement.
“Showboat is committed to bringing non-gaming, family-friendly entertainment back to Atlantic City, and the waterpark is one more to that puzzle.
“Even those who generally don’t venture down the Jersey Shore may be interested in this new development: What bills itself to be the “largest indoor beachfront waterpark in the world” is now under construction in Atlantic City.
“It’s a great project because Atlantic City is lacking family amenities. There are 25 million visitors each year and an extremely limited amount of entertainment options for families. There will be a swath of people added to that roster with this huge indoor water park.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of the rebirth of Atlantic City as a family resort and family destination.”
Meanwhile, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small added: “This is a great day for Atlantic City.”
“Investing in our community through growth will bring jobs and economic recovery to our area. We have lacked family entertainment, and this waterpark is the catalyst to draw more families to our great city and give families who live here something great and fun to do!”
The Showboat Atlantic City is a resort hotel and former casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Showboat opened as a casino hotel in 1987 and closed in 2014 before reopening in 2016.
Images: Showboat Hotel Atlantic City / Tower Investments.
