Doswell in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Water Works

Photographed By Kathy Walker, July 9, 2009

1. Water Works Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Water Works is 16 acres of wet family fun, offering a total of 28 water slides and attractions, and free with a paid admission to the park.

"Hurricane Reef" first opened in 1992 with 20 water slides, then doubled its size in 1999 with the addition of eight more water attractions, including "Pipeline Peak" in 2000.

Fun Fact
Big Wave Bay contains 650,000 gallons of water.

Erected 2000 by Kings Dominion.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.

Location. 37° 50.263′ N, 77° 26.585′ W. Marker is in Doswell, Virginia, in Hanover County. Marker is located in the Kings Dominion Amusement Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell VA 23047, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Wave Swinger (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Shockwave (about 500 feet away); The Carrousel (about 600 feet away); ACE Roller Coaster Landmark

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(about 600 feet away); Boulder Bumpers (about 700 feet away); Ranger Smith's Jeep Tour (about 800 feet away); Boo Boo's Tree Swings (about 800 feet away); Volcano (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Doswell.

Photographed By Kathy Walker, July 9, 2009

2. Water Works Marker

The Tornado is in the background

Photographed By Kathy Walker, July 9, 2009

3. The Tornado

Riders carry rafts to ride the Tornado

The Lazy River image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kathy Walker, July 9, 2009

4. The Lazy River

The Rebel Yell is in the background

Water Works Sign at entrance to newer section image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kathy Walker, July 9, 2009

5. Water Works Sign at entrance to newer section

Visitors pass under the Rebel Yell Roller Coaster to get to the newer section of Water Works

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 884 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 17, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.