The 100,000 SF outdoor waterpark consists of a 36,000 SF wave pool and beach, multi-level play structure for children, toddler pool and splash pads, and a slide complex with a four-lane mat racer and two body slides. A family entertainment center is located on the lower level and can be accessed directly from the Garden Conservatory Atrium. The indoor park is connected to the existing Gaylord Opryland Hotel on two levels at the juncture of the Magnolia and Garden Conservatory portions of the hotel. The indoor park houses a restaurant and bar, each opening onto an exterior terrace. All of the indoor park components are connected by a ramp/bridge system. There are two large sun decks for chaise lounges, multiple pool-side seating areas, and an adult pool. The slide tower is a 60-foot tall slide complex consisting of a family raft slide, two tube slides, and two body slides. The water features of the indoor park include two lagoon pools, adult plunge pools, lazy river, rapids river, children’s play area, Flo-Rider, and slide tower. It has a 100,797 SF outdoor waterpark with 135,080 SF of outdoor support areas distributed around the outdoor park. Its sophisticated, contemporary look broadens the clientele for this project type, taking what was once a project type focused solely on families and making it a venue for adults as well.The Gaylord Opryland Waterpark is a 106,588 SF, multi-level indoor waterpark with a two-level 4,209 SF connector to the existing hotel. It is the first of its kind contemporary water park in the United States and the first vertically organized water park.
This project represents a game changing shift in the water park industry. The result is a complex and interesting three-dimensional sculpture, which is fun to explore and where each new vantage point gives the guest a dynamic view. The palette was carefully selected to be modern and fresh, while still being appropriate for the corrosive water park environment. An ETFE roof makes it appear as though the water park is open to the sky and allows the interior space to be washed with daylight. Sculptural wood and concrete walls, vertical gardens and water falls are the predominant elements a guest experiences and they conceal the less attractive aspects of the rides, like stair towers and pumps. The hotel is well known for its lush interior gardens, so the design team drew inspiration from that, integrating typical water park rides into an oasis of sorts. The top level holds the adult pool, exterior terrace and adult bar. The second level holds the main food and beverage outlet and the features geared toward toddlers and young children. The lowest level is the wet deck, with the largest water features. The vertical arrangement of the design allows for the creation of distinct programmatic spaces while still maintaining visual connections between spaces. The design team developed a unique solution, arranging the park on three separate levels, tied together by a continuously ramping circulation path. At the same time, they were concerned that a design that adopted a typical approach to a water park would be a downgrade to their property and not compatible with their other business. The client wanted to strengthen their appeal to the family and leisure market by adding a waterpark facility to supplement the hotel occupancy that is driven by their convention business. The project is the first of its kind, contemporary indoor/outdoor water park, at a large convention center hotel.
Scott Morris, AIA: Architecture Principal Liz Neiswander AIA: Interior Design Principal
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