![]() Through the use of loans, grants, tax credits and other forms of financial assistance, ESD strives to enhance private business investment and growth to spur job creation and support prosperous communities across New York State. The mission of ESD is to promote a vigorous and growing economy, encourage the creation of new job and economic opportunities, increase revenues to the State and its municipalities, and achieve stable and diversified local economies. ![]() Enchanted Forest Water Safari attracts over 200,000 visitors annually from all over the United States and Canada, as well as other countries.Įmpire State Development (ESD) is New York’s chief economic development agency. The Water Park is part of Water Safari Resort, which includes Water’s Edge Inn, Old Forge Camping Resort and Calypso’s Cove Family Fun Park. ![]() The park also features classic amusement rides for all ages, fun food, exciting games storybook characters, a family circus show and more. The three new state-of-the-art water slides includes: a four-lane, 300-foot mat slide with loops to replace the current mat slide Serengeti Surf Hill, a 200-foot speed slide, with a drop launch pad to replace the current Killermanjaro, and a brand new 295-foot speed slide with loops and a drop launchpad The expansion project included demolition of the old slides, re-engineering and construction of the new slides, as well as the re-engineering of the water pumps and filtration equipment.Įnchanted Forest Water Safari, located in Old Forge, in the Mohawk Valley, is New York's largest water theme park with more than 50 rides and attractions, including 33 water rides. We have been busy preparing the park for reopening, when we can FINALLY introduce our 3 NEW RIDES!” We are looking forward to getting back to what we do, providing safe, clean, family fun for all of our guests. This new addition will stimulate economic growth and job creation and will help boost tourism at attractions throughout the Mohawk Valley.”Įnchanted Forest Water Safari Vice President and Director of Marketing Katie Wojdyla said, ““The team at Enchanted Forest Water Safari is extremely excited to welcome guests back to the park this summer. Tourism is a large part of the state’s economy, and an integral part of our recovery moving forward. Empire State Development awarded $500,000 in funding from the Upstate Revitalization Initiative towards this project which is expected to increase traffic significantly in the region.Įmpire State Development Acting President, Commissioner and CEO designate Eric Gertler said, “Although COVID-19 took a toll on the tourism industry, we are thrilled that the region will once again be able to enjoy the many attractions at Enchanted Forest Water Safari. and 17th in the World in TripAdvisor’s 2019 “Traveler’s Choice” for Best Water ParksĮmpire State Development today announced the opening of Water Safari Resort, located in Old Forge in Herkimer County, after enhancing its globally ranked Enchanted Forest Water Safari water theme park by adding three new water slides and replacing two older slides, Killermanjaro and Serengeti Surf Hill, among other improvements.
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