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Overview of Aquatic Park Fund

NRH2O Family Water Park celebrates its 28th year of operations in 2022 and continues to be
recognized as one of the premier public water parks in the country. NRH2O offers outstanding
attractions and services and enjoys strong brand
recognition in the region and the country. With
more than 375 part-time and seasonal positions,
the park continues to contribute to economic
development and the local economy. More than
six million guests have attended the park since its
inaugural season. Over the past five full seasons
(2017-2019 & 2021-2022), average park
attendance has been 188,066 guests. NRH2O
sees approximately 90% of its attendance from
the Dallas/Fort Worth area with about 10% from
other parts of Texas and visitors from out of state.
The park is a fourth quarter operational facility with approximately 102 days of operation.

Revenue projections for fiscal year 2022/2023 are $4,660,284. During the 2022/2023 off-season the
aquatic park will focus on small infrastructure repairs designed to maintain the park for peak
operating condition. Operating expenses for fiscal year 2022/2023 are projected to be $3,841,270.
Other expenses and reserves for fiscal year 2022/2023 are estimated to be $819,014.

NRH2O WATER PARK ATTENDANCE

250,000
202,515 194,393
200,000 184,064 185,971 185,971 190,000

150,000

100,000

50,000
12,501
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2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

The water park market in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex has significantly changed in recent years.
When NRH2O opened in 1995, the park was one of three water parks in the DFW area. In recent
years, nine additional water parks have opened within the Metroplex. The addition of these
recreational facilities, ranging from local area cities opening expanded leisure pools to the
public/private partnerships opening in multiple locations have offered challenges, but also

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