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Water Country USA’s Newest Attraction Opening July 15

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YORK-Water Country USA’s younger guests will have a new area of the park to explore later this month.

The water park’s newest attraction, Lil’Surfers Splash Pad, is expected to open on Friday, July 15. The attraction will feature fountains, spray cannons, and a kiddie water slide. Lil’Surfers Splash Pad is replacing the former Kritter Korral attraction near the wave pool.

Lil’Surfers Splash Pad is one of two new attractions at Water Country USA this season. In May, the park reopened its popular Aquazoid ride as the renovated Aquazoid Amped, a water slide that now features a special effects show with music and lighting.

In addition, Water Country USA introduced a new food stand this year, Surfer’s Bay Bar that features a variety of craft beers and frozen tropical drinks.

For more information on Water Country USA, visit its website.

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