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Overview of

The Aquatic Park Fund

NRH2O, the City of North Richland Hills’ water Number of Guests
park, has grown in number of attractions and
number of guests since its first season in 1995. 330
The number of guests for the summer of 2018 300
was over 190,000. The total number of guests to
attend the Aquatic Park since opening is over 270
5.6 million. Thousands 240

Revenue projections for fiscal year 2018/2019 210
are $4,568,509. NRH2O will focus this year on 180
smaller, infrastructure repairs designed to 150
maintain the park in peak operating condition. 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Operating expenses for fiscal year 2018/2019
are projected to be $3,387,997. Other expenses and reserves for fiscal year 2018/2019 are estimated to be
$1,180,512.

The park has added numerous
improvements throughout its 24 seasons
of operation. These improvements have
been added to improve guest
experiences, provide new thrills or to
provide additional opportunities for
revenue generation. Additions to the park
are necessary to ensure that guests who
visit NRH2O have new experiences and a
reason to visit on a repeat basis. As
NRH2O sees approximately 90 percent
(with a slight annual variance) of its
attendance from the Dallas/Fort Worth
Metroplex, keeping the park fresh is
paramount to its long term success. With
this in mind, the 2018 season saw the
replacement of the two original main filters
that service 75% of the water in the park
pools. These filters were replaced with
three new energy efficient filters that will provide clean, safe water for our guests while also providing the park
with annual savings in water, power and labor.

Additionally, in order to keep NRH2O looking great, investments in infrastructure are needed. This season NRH2O
renovated several landscape areas of the park along with updating older, wooden barriers with more efficient
recycled plastic barriers. The park also continued to add new, energy efficient LED lighting. Lastly, signage
throughout the park continued to be updated, showcasing the characters added in the recent branding update
that will continue to emphasize the “water park within a city park” feel that NRH2O has cultivated over the years.

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