Kalahari® Resorts : Sandusky, OH : Waterpark Rides & Attractions

Safety Rules and Procedures

Riders must be 42" (1.07 m.) or taller to ride.
Single riders only.
Each rider is required to use only Kalahari race mats.
Each rider will lie on their stomach on the mat in the prone body position, head first.
Guests exit landing area by walking straight ahead, not walking across lanes.
Guests will return mat to designated mat area.
Only guests wearing suitable swimming attire may ride.
Footwear is not to be worn while riding.
Life vests are not permitted while riding.
Pregnant women, guests with heart conditions or respiratory problems, guests with neck or back problems, guests exceeding 250 lbs., and guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs should not ride attraction.
Riders should have the physical and cognitive abilities to remain in a head first position, while holding on to mat handles and controlling their limbs throughout the course of the ride. Riders will encounter strong acceleration and deceleration forces from the front, rear and all sides during the course of the ride.

Safety Rules and Procedures

LILY PAD POOL

Minimum height requirement of 48 inches.
Always listen to lifeguard.
Water depth is 3 feet 6 inches.
Only one person allowed on pad at a time.
Do not swim in pool or sit on pool edge.
Do not dive off floatable play elements.
Do not attempt to leap from floatable to floatable without using overhead system.
Caution, the surface of the floatable mats is slippery.
Do not stand up at any time without holding on to the overhead system.

BASKETBALL POOL

Always listen to lifeguard.
No horseplay.
Guests under 48 inches tall are required to wear a life vest.
Guests under 48 inches tall must be within arms reach of an adult at all times.
No slam dunking.
Water depth is 3 feet 6 inches.
Life vests are strongly recommended for all non or weak swimmers.
ABSOLUTELY NO DIVING.

KIDDIE POOL

Maximum operational load: 1 person, 200 lbs (91 kg).
Area is reserved for children under 52 inches (1.32 m.) tall and their adult guardians. All children must be under the direct supervision of an adult at all times.
Pool depth is 12 inches.
Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head straps.
Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornamentation are not permitted. Riders must be bare foot.
Only one rider to enter the flume at a time. Single riders only!
Never form chains.
Slide must be ridden feet first lying on your back or in a sitting position (sit up to go slower, lie down to go faster).
Riders must wait for the attendant's start signal before starting the ride.
Keep arms and hands inside the tubes at all times.
Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate, or stop in the slide.
At the end of the slide, exit quickly and obey all instruction by splash pool attendant.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide.

Safety Rules and Procedures

Maximum weight per tube: 400 lbs (182 kg).
Splash pool depth is 3 feet 6 inches.
Persons under 48 inches (1.22m) tall are not permitted on this ride.
Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head straps.
Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornamentation are not permitted. Riders must be bare foot.
Only one inner tube to enter the flume at a time.
Never form chains.
Tubes should be ridden in a seated position, facing forward.
Riders must stay on the tubes during the ride. If you accidentally fall from the tube continue on down the flume without it and exit normally.
Riders must wait for the attendant's start signal before starting the ride.
Hold on to tube handles at all times.
Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate, or stop in the slide.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide.

Safety Rules and Procedures

This is a very strenuous ride. Riders must be able to swim in turbulent moving water.
Flowboard/bodyboarding or Body Surfing this sheet wave is a body - active, participatory sport. As with all sports, care must be taken to avoid injury.
Riders must be in good physical condition and free from any physical limitations to participate. Pregnant women and persons with a history of heart, back, neck, shoulder or joint problems should not ride.
Riders must be at least 42 inches tall to participate.
Maximum weight limit is 300 lbs.
Jewelry, hats, eye glasses, or loose articles of any type are not recommended on the ride as they may injure the participant or damage the ride surface.
Bodyboarding: When instructed by the Gatekeeper, place your body board into the launch ramp, slick side down. Lie down with your stomach on the bodyboard; head first, with your hips along the rear edge of the board. Your legs should be extended straight behind you. Your hands should grab the forward rails of the board. Flowboarding: When instructed by the Gatekeeper, position your front foot onto the Flowboard at approximately 16 inches from the front of the board and place your back foot approximately four inches from the tail of the board. Place your weight primarily on your back foot.
Avoid jumping into or entering the ride at high speeds -- YOU WILL WIPE OUT!
Steer your Flowboard/bodyboard into the center of the flowing water. You can control your body board by gently shifting your weight. Obey the wave staff at all times.
Single riding only is permitted. No tandem riders or multiple single riding is allowed.
The flowing water may pull off bathing suit tops, bottoms and loose clothing. Cover ups are suggested.
Horseplay and daredevil stunts are not permitted.
Riders must be bare foot.
CAUTION! The ride surface is very slippery.
NO TANDEM RIDERS.
GUESTS MAY NOT DROP IN FROM THE TOP WHEN SURFING.

Safety Rules and Procedures

Pregnant women, elderly persons and persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes or high/low blood pressure should not enter the spa.
Do not use at water temperatures greater than 104 degrees Fahrenheit
Do not use the spa while under the influence of alcohol, tranquilizers or other drugs that cause drowsiness or raise/lower blood pressure.
Children under the age of 6 are not permitted.
Children ages 6 through 14 must be directly supervised by an adult.
Guests under 48 inches tall are required to wear a life vest.
Food and drink are not permitted.
Observe reasonable time limits, then leave the water to cool down before returning.
Long exposure may result in nausea, dizziness or fainting.

Safety Rules and Procedures

River is 2 feet 8 inches deep.
No rough play.
Enter and exit at designated areas only.
No jumping or diving into lazy river.
All children less than 48 inches (1.22 m.) must be directly supervised by an adult.
Life jackets are required for children under 48 inches (1.22 m.) tall and are recommended for weak swimmers.

Safety Rules and Procedures

An adult must supervise children under 6 years old.
No running on or around the water play unit.
No headfirst sliding on slides or in tunnels.
Maximum pool depth is 12 inches.
No climbing on pipes or handrails.
No hanging or swinging on pull ropes.
Valves and handles are accessible to allow children and adults to throttle and play with the water. We encourage you and your children to turn, pull and open these valves to have fun with the water effect you create.
Maximum operational load: 1 person, 300 lbs (136 kg) each slide at a time.
Children under 40 inches (1.00 m) tall must be supervised by an adult.
Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head straps.
Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornamentation is not permitted. Riders must be bare foot.
Only one rider to enter the slide at a time. Single riders only! Never form chains.
Slide must be ridden feet first lying on your back.

Safety Rules and Procedures

Pool depth: 3 1/2 feet.
Riders must be 42" (1.07 m.) or taller to ride with an adult or 48" (1.22 m.) or taller to ride without an adult.
Double Whirly Wheel tubes, and Cloverleaf tubes only, no tandem riding. One rider per seat.
Maximum individual rider weight of 250 lbs. Maximum total weight for Whirly Wheel tubes is 400lbs. and maximum total weight for the Cloverleaf tubes is 700lbs. Triple and quadruple riders will be placed such that the heavier two are sitting opposite of each other.
Please hold on to tube handles for the duration of the ride.
Only guests wearing suitable swimming attire may ride.
Footwear is not to be worn while riding.
Eyewear such as prescription glasses or goggles are permitted with appropriate head strap.
Pregnant women, guests with heart conditions or respiratory problems, guests with neck or back problems, guests exceeding 250 lbs., and guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs should not ride attraction.

Safety Rules and Procedures

Pool depth: 3 feet.
All guests less than 48" (1.22 m.) tall must be in arm's reach of an adult at all times.
No horseplay.
Life jackets are required for children under 48 inches (1.22 m.) tall and are recommended for weak swimmers.
No slam dunking.
ABSOLUTELY NO DIVING.

Safety Rules and Procedures

CAUTION: This is an extreme ride. Riders will experience strong acceleration and deceleration forces from all directions.
Pool depth: 3 1/2 feet.
Riders must be 48" (1.22 m.) or taller to ride.
Double Whirly Wheel tubes and Four Person Cloverleaf tubes only. No tandem riding. Minimum of two riders per vehicle sitting opposite from each other. One rider per seat.
Maximum individual rider weight of 250 lbs. Maximum total weight for Whirly Wheel tubes is 400 lbs. and maximum total weight for the Cloverleaf tubes is 700 lbs. Triple and quadruple riders will be placed such that the heavier two are sitting opposite of each other.
Riders must remain seated and hold onto the handles for the duration of the ride.
Only guests wearing suitable swimming attire may ride.
Footwear is not to be worn while riding.
Eyewear such as prescription glasses or goggles are permitted with appropriate head strap.
Pregnant women, guests with heart conditions or respiratory problems, quests with neck or back problems, guests exceeding 250 lbs., and guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs should not ride attraction.

Safety Rules and Procedures

CAUTION: This attraction is for strong swimmers only, pool depth: 6 1/2 feet.
Persons less than 48" tall are not permitted on this attraction.
Maximum operational load is 1 person under 250 lbs. Never form chains
No eyewear or floatation devices are permitted.
Ride must be ridden feet first lying on your back with legs firmly crossed at ankles while clasping hands behind head.
Only guests wearing suitable swimming attire may ride.
Footwear is not to be worn while riding.
Riders must wait for signal before starting ride.
Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, or stop in the slide.
At the end of the slide, exit quickly and obey all instructions by attendant.
Pregnant women, guests with heart conditions or respiratory problems, guests with neck or back problems, guests exceeding 250 lbs., and guests under the influence of alcohol or drugs should not ride attraction.

Safety Rules and Procedures

Maximum weight per tube: 650lbs (295 kg).
Persons under 42 inches tall are not permitted on this ride.
Splash pool is 3 feet 6 inches deep. Do not jump or dive from raft into pool.
Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head straps. No loose articles permitted.
Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornaments are not permitted. Riders must be bare foot.
Only one raft to enter the flume at a time.
Never form chains.
Step into rafts carefully - no jumping or diving. Sit in rafts fully seated with back against tube, holding handles with both hands.
Riders must stay in the rafts during the ride. If you accidentally fall from the raft continue on down the flume without it and exit normally.
Riders must wait for the attendants start signal before starting the ride.
Keep arms and hands inside the tubes at all times.
Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate, or stop in the slide.
At the end of the slide, stay in raft until directed by splash pool attendant to exit.
CAUTION: For safety reasons. Pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide.

Safety Rules and Procedures

Deepest point: 6 feet.
All guests less than 48" (1.22 m.) tall must be in arm's reach of an adult at all times.
Life jackets are required for children under 48 inches (1.22 m.) tall and are recommended for weak swimmers.
Children under 48 inches (1.22 m.) tall may not pass the 4 foot depth marker.
Only life jackets authorized by the resort shall be allowed in wave pool, only Coast Guard Certified floatation devices are permitted (Complimentary life jackets available at Guest Service Area).
Prolonged exposure to wave action may result in fatigue.
Exercise caution in deep water.

Safety Rules and Procedures

Maximum weight per tube: 400 lbs (182 kg).
Splash pool depth is 3 feet 6 inches.
Persons under 48 inches (1.22m) tall are not permitted on this ride.
Eyeglasses must be securely affixed to riders with head straps.
Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornamentation are not permitted. Riders must be bare foot.
Only one inner tube to enter the flume at a time.
Never form chains.
Tubes should be ridden in a seated position, facing forward.
Riders must stay on the tubes during the ride. If you accidentally fall from the tube continue on down the flume without it and exit normally.
Riders must wait for the attendant's start signal before starting the ride.
Hold on to tube handles at all times.
Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate, or stop in the slide.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide.

Safety Rules and Procedures

Maximum operational load: 1 person, 300lbs (136 kg).
Persons under 42 inches (1.07 m.) tall are not permitted on this ride.
No loose articles permitted.
Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornaments are not permitted. Riders must be bare foot.
Life vests are not permitted while riding.
Only one rider to enter the slide at a time. Single riders only!
Never form chains.
Slide must be ridden feet first lying on your back with legs firmly crossed at ankles and arms folded across the chest (to prevent elbows contacting the slide).
Riders must wait for the attendant's start signal before starting the ride.
Do not uncross your legs or attempt to sit up until you come to a complete stop in the shutdown lane.
Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate, or stop in the slide.
At the end of the slide, exit quickly and obey all instructions by attendant.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide.

Safety Rules and Procedures

Maximum operational load: 1 person, 300 lbs (136 kg).
Persons under 42 inches (1.07 m.) tall are not permitted on this ride.
No loose articles permitted.
Swim wear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornaments are not permitted. Riders must be bare foot.
Life vests are not permitted while riding.
Only one rider to enter the slide at a time. Single riders only!
Never form chains.
Slide must be ridden feet first lying on your back with legs firmly crossed at ankles and arms folded across the chest (to prevent elbows contacting the slide).
Riders must wait for the attendant's start signal before starting the ride.
Do not uncross your legs or attempt to sit up until you come to a complete stop in the shutdown lane.
Do not run, dive, stand, kneel, rotate, or stop in the slide.
At the end of the slide, exit quickly and obey all instructions by attendant.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, pregnant women and persons with heart conditions or back trouble should not ride this slide.

Safety Rules and Procedures

Riders under 42 inches tall are not permitted
Minimum weight per raft is 170 lbs.
Maximum weight per raft is 500 lbs.
Riders must face forward and hold on to raft handles at all times.
Riders must stay in the raft and seated at all times.
No single riders permitted.

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