Developers make a splash with water park plans

Plans have been submitted for a water park near Scarborough, with the first phase opening this summer.

The North Yorkshire Water Park will open in July with an AquaPark and inflatable obstacle course. 15 jobs will be created with the opening.

The next stage of the development will develop a site on Wykeham Lakes on the Danway Estate to turn it into a visitor attraction over the next two years.

Once complete, it will offer paddle boarding, team building events, sailing, windsurfing, open water swimming and canoeing activities, as well as the AquaPark which will include climbing walls, trampolines, balance bars, rockers, rollers and blast bags.

Future plans include expansion of the existing café, changing rooms and showers at the lake, with additional water sports activities including a Wake Park, Pedalos and Mini-Ports. There will also be a cycle track through the woodland and around the lake side.

Robert Sword, estate manager of Dawnay Estates, commented: “North Yorkshire Water Park is a significant investment for the Estate and great opportunity for Scarborough and for Yorkshire.

“Our plans will result in the creation of at least 15 full-time jobs and will mean that we will be able to offer a wide variety of water-based activities for people of all ages. We are especially excited about the inflatable AquaPark opening next month which will be a fun activity for everyone this summer. We hope people and families will visit the Park, bring a picnic and enjoy the Lake and beautiful surroundings.”

Janet Deacon, Scarborough Borough Council tourism manager said: “We welcome these exciting plans for another significant investment in our leisure and tourism sector, which will complement existing attractions in the area. The investment by Dawnay Estates demonstrates continuing private sector confidence in the borough’s future as a leading visitor destination.”

James Whitehead, manager of the AquaPark said: “This is the first Aqua Park in the area so we hope people will jump in this summer to experience the thrills for themselves! We look forward to welcoming everyone for some fun and to developing the range of activities on offer as we develop our facilities.”