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1 10 The Star Thursday, June 2, 2005 extralook Star photo by Don Snider Gurnee Mayor Kristina Kovarik (center) greets visitors at the opening of Hurricane Harbor water park at Six Flags Great America. Great America opens Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park Six Flags Great America the Midwest's largest theme park just got bigger. In addition to roller coasters and other rides, Great America is now home to the biggest water park in the area. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park opened last week after seven months of intense construction. The extravagantly themed outdoor water park boasts hundreds of wild and wet water activities and it's free with Six Flags Great America theme park admission.

The park, located on what was the far west side of the parking lot, is constructed to simulate a Caribbean island. Island music, lush landscapes and colorful water slides provide the backdrop to this tropical retreat. On opening day, the water attractions were finished, but work was still in progress on the concessions buildings. They were expected to be done by this week. This spacious outdoor water park can comfortably hold up to 5,000 people, whether navigating through the twists and turns of the park's 25 water slides or cruising through the sprawling Castaway Creek adventure river.

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above More than 500 kid-friendly the ground and repeatedly switch from open to enclosed water gadgets, including jet blasters and tip- flumes. sprayers, water ping buckets, are spread through- The fastest rides in the park out this massive attraction. Paradise Plunge and Riptide Seventeen tree house-style, have guests soar toward the pirate-themed towers are linked clear waters below at speeds up together by swinging bridges, to 40 mph. net climbs and a variety of For guests in search of a adult and children's slides. relaxing getaway, Six Flags Connected to an additional Hurricane Harbor has a tropical beach-style activity pool geared beach resort atmosphere with for the park's younger guests, this area provides countless thousands of lounge chairs, plus play opportunities for families.

swaying Caribbean palm trees and live "Our emphasis is on provid- music. ing a safe and exciting family Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is experience with the best in a full-service water park featurinnovative water attractions," ing changing facilities, lockers, said Ron Sevart, vice president restaurants and retail opportuniand general manager of the ties for guests and is free with park. theme park admission. "From mild to wild, Six Flags The water park is open from Hurricane Harbor has a 11 a.m. to 7 combip.m.

daily through nation of water attractions." Numerous adult and teen Sept. 5. General admission to both activities can be found in this massive water park, including parks is $44.99 ($29.99 for childozens of speed and tube dren under 54 inches; a twoslides, a gigantic wave pool day ticket is $54.99. One-day and two invigorating multi-pas- parking is $10. senger rafting experiences.

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