Rock River Rapids
Water Parks- Located in Derby, Kansas
- Completed 2005
- 28,627 sq. ft. of water surface area
- 2009 Dream Design Award
- 2006 Best Overall Community Commitment to Aquatics Award
- 2005 Award of Excellence in Aquatics
Located just south of Wichita, Kansas, Rock River Rapids Aquatic Park has three separate pools: a shallow play pool, a 50-meter lap pool and a lazy river. The highlights of the facility include nine water slides, colorful outdoor timber theming, and a 1,000 gallon dumping bucket. The aquatic center operates on a profit basis each year and has won several awards, including the 2005 Award for Excellence in Aquatics from the National Park and Recreation Association.