Jump to content

NRH2O

Coordinates: 32°51′02″N 97°11′37″W / 32.850577°N 97.193749°W / 32.850577; -97.193749
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Eliedion (talk | contribs) at 15:43, 18 September 2018 (Tube slides). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

NRH20
Previously known as North Richland Hills Water Park
Location9001 Boulevard 26 North Richland Hills, Texas, United States
Coordinates32°51′02″N 97°11′37″W / 32.850577°N 97.193749°W / 32.850577; -97.193749
Opened1995
OwnerCity Of North Richland Hills, Texas
Operating seasonMay through September
Attractions
Total13
Water rides13
Websitehttp://www.nrh20.com/

NRH20 is water park located in North Richland Hills, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth. It is owned by the city of North Richland Hills, and acts as the city's public swimming facility. The park features 8 water slides, a kiddie area, a large wave pool, a large lagoon-like play area, and a lazy river. The park is opened at varying hours from May to September. Since NRH2O opened, it has consistently ranked amongst the top water parks in the nation.

Water slides

Tube slides

  • Purplepalooza

Purplepalooza is an enclosed, tubular, double rider slide located on the same platform as the Double-Dipper

  • Double-Dipper

The Double-Dipper is an open slide that is ridden on an inner tube

  • The Green Extreme

The Green Extreme is a water coaster in which the tubes are thrusted forward by water jets. It is considered the park's signature ride and usually has the longest lines. It is 7 stories tall, and 1,161 feet long. Guests must be 42 inches or taller to ride. The Green Extreme is also considered the World's Largest Uphill Water Coaster.

  • The Viper

The Viper is the newest water slide at the park and is an enclosed and open slide that ends in a bowl.

Body slides

  • Great White

Great White - is an open slide that is a calm, gentle ride

  • Black Falls

Black Falls is an enclosed black slide that quickly drops down

  • Blue Twister

Blue Twister is an enclosed blue slide that twists and turns

  • Accelerator

Accelerator is a four lane racing slide in which guests ride on mats. It is 3 stories tall

Other water rides

  • Beachside Bay

Beachside Bay is a pool that features a tropical theme with a sandy beach, volleyball net, and artificial water falls.

  • NRH2Ocean

NRH2Ocean is the parks wave pool. On Friday nights during the summer the NRH20cean features "Dive-In Movies" during which a pre-selected film is shown on a screen at the pool.

  • The Endless River

The Endless River is the park's lazy river

  • Tadpole Swimming Hole

Tadpole Swimming Hole are small pools and play areas meant for children.

  • Frogstein's Splashatory

Frogstein's Splashatory is a 5 level play area meant for all ages. It features 6 small water slides, and a bucket that tips water over on guests from the top periodically.

References