Sun Splash implements new chaperone policy
Sun Splash Family Waterpark put a new policy into effect this week that requires children under 16 to have parental or guardian supervision to be allowed in the park.
The new Sun Splash Chaperone Policy, which applies to all ticket and season pass holders, went into effect Thursday as the safety of guests is the park is the highest priority, waterpark officials said, adding the new policy will provide enhanced oversight.
“Our sacred mission is to keep our guests and team members safe and to provide a comfortable, family friendly environment for all. A rigorous and enforced chaperone policy has become a trend in many indoor and outdoor entertainment venues including other water parks and amusement parks in Florida,” Sun Splash officials wrote in an email to The Breeze.
The policy, posted to the water park’s website, requires all guests 15 or younger to be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21. The chaperone must present a valid government-issued photo ID with date of birth to enter the park and one chaperone may accompany no more than eight guests 15 or younger per day.
The chaperone must also enter the park with their group and remain in the park and always be reachable by phone. If found inside the park without a chaperone present and reachable by phone unattended youths will be subject to ejection from the water park without a refund.
Guests who are 16 or older who are not accompanied by a chaperone must present a valid government-issued photo ID to verify their age. If proof cannot be verified, the guest may be denied entry to the water park.
The city of Cape Coral entered into a 30-year lease for the operation and maintenance of Sun Splash Family Waterpark in October 2021.
The public-private partnership, or P3, provides that the operator, ProParks, perform repairs and upgrades in addition to managing the park, which is the largest in Southwest Florida, featuring slides, the Main Stream River Tube ride, Pirate’s Cove for younger children, cabanas for relaxing and more.
The most recent addition is Paradise Cove, a 12,000-square-foot wave pool with adjustable waves set to open this summer.
Sun Splash is at 500 W. Lake Kennedy Drive.
For more information on admissions, including ticket prices, sunsplashwaterpark.com.
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