Bellevue Bay Indoor Water Park Breaks Ground
Image: City of Bellevue
(eap) The city of Bellevue in the US state of Nebraska recently celebrated the ground-breaking for a major indoor water park project. The Bellevue Bay Indoor Water Park will be a year-round leisure attraction. Covering nearly 60,000 square-feet (more than 5,500-square-meters), the water park will offer a mix of thrill attractions and quiet areas so that the whole family can get their money’s worth. These include various water slides from WhiteWater with a total length of 3,386-feet (more than 1,000 meters), a 385-foot (over 115 meters) lazy river, a rock-climbing structure, a Flowrider surf machine, a play structure for children as well as a wave pool. Private cabanas, spaces for birthdays and group events as well as various gastronomic options will round off the experience. In addition, a retractable roof structure from OpenAire will provide open-air water fun when weather permits.
Image: American Resort Management
Bellevue Bay is a municipal project in which over USD 60 million (over EUR 55 million) is being invested. The Mayor of the City of Bellevue, Rusty Hike, emphasizes: “This is more than just a water park – it’s a symbol of growth, opportunity, and the bright future ahead for Bellevue. With this groundbreaking, we are setting Bellevue on a new path toward prosperity, attracting visitors, boosting our economy, and enhancing the quality of life for our residents.”
Companies involved in the water park project include American Resort Management, Martin Aquatic and Holland Basham Architects. Richard Coleman, CEO of American Resort Management, adds: “We are thrilled to bring this world-class indoor water park to Bellevue. This project is a testament to the city’s vision for economic development and tourism, and we are honored to be a part of it. Bellevue Bay Indoor Water Park will be a destination that families will enjoy for generations to come.”
The indoor water park is scheduled to open its doors in late 2026. Find out more about the trend towards indoor water parks developed as year-round tourism destinations in our current EAP Cover Story 2/2025, featuring an interview with Rainer Maelzer, President of WhiteWater ERA. ■
