American Resort Management

04/11/2026

Be sure to vote for Wild Rivers!

We need YOUR votes! 🗳️🌊 Wild Rivers has been nominated for Best Lazy River, Best Water Coaster, Best Water Slide, and Best Wave Pool in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

Vote once per day through April 20 and help us make the Top 10! 💙
Castaway River: bit.ly/CastawayRiver
Pelican Plunge: bit.ly/PelicanPlungeWild
Tomcat Racers: bit.ly/TomcatRacers
Shaka Bay Wavepool: bit.ly/ShakaBay

Let’s make a splash together!

04/08/2026

Pleased to announce that WhiteWater has been selected as the exclusive global water attraction vendor for Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterparks!

Exclusively together with American Resort Management and Martin Aquatic, WhiteWater will deliver novel attractions for iconic Mattel brands.

03/27/2026

🏆 Two properties. Five nominations. One incredible team.

American Resort Management is proud to share that Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark and Wild Rivers Waterpark have both been nominated in USA Today's prestigious 10Best Awards — and we need YOUR votes!

🌊 Epic Waters (Grand Prairie, TX) is nominated for:
▸ Best Indoor Waterpark → https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/epic-waters-indoor-waterpark-grand-prairie-texas/

☀️ Wild Rivers (Irvine, CA) is nominated for:
▸ Best Lazy River — Castaway River → https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/castaway-river-wild-rivers-waterpark-irvine-california/
▸ Best Wave Pool — Shaka Bay Wavepool → https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/shaka-bay-wavepool-wild-rivers-waterpark-irvine-california/
▸ Best Water Coaster — Pelican Plunge → https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/pelican-plunge-wild-rivers-waterpark-irvine-california/
▸ Best Water Slide — Tomcat Racers → https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/tomcat-racers-wild-rivers-waterpark-irvine-california/

Every vote counts — click your favorites and help our teams bring home the gold! 🥇

03/23/2026

VOTING IS NOW OPEN! 🚨

For the 4th year in a row, Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark has been nominated for USA Today's Top 10 Best Indoor Waterparks — and this year, WE'RE GOING FOR #1! 🏆

Vote NOW and vote EVERY DAY! Every single vote gets us closer to the top! 💦🔥

https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/epic-waters-indoor-waterpark-grand-prairie-texas/

01/13/2026

Join us for Creating Epic Destinations (CED26)—a free 3-day workshop, February 17–19 in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Designed for: City leaders, developers, and visionaries ready to transform communities through P3 developments.

You’ll learn:
• Our proven P3 model for waterparks, resorts, and attractions
• Revenue-sharing partnerships that work for municipalities and private partners
• Actionable strategies from American Resort Management’s 20 years of success
• Real-world case studies and implementation blueprints

Why attend? Network with industry experts and discover how to drive economic growth while building community!

👉 Register: https://www.creatingepicdestinations.com

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at American Resort Management! 🎄

As we celebrate this special day, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible teams across Epic Waters, Houston Lagoons, Wild Riviers, and all our properties. Your dedication, hard work, and passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences make everything we do possible.

To our valued partners and vendors – thank you for your continued collaboration and support throughout the year. Together, we’re building something truly special in the hospitality and attractions industry.

Wishing you and your families a wonderful Christmas filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments.

Here’s to a bright 2026 ahead! 🎁

12/12/2025

Each holiday season, our Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark team has partnered with the Grand Prairie Police Department's Santa Cop program to bring holiday joy to local children in need. This season, through the generous contributions of our team members, we donated 59 bikes to deserving families in our community.

This annual tradition reflects what we value most at American Resort Management—team members who are as committed to giving back as they are to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Year after year, the Epic Waters team shows up for the communities we serve, and we couldn't be more proud.

To everyone who participated in making this holiday season brighter for local families—thank you for your generosity and heart.

11/19/2025

We’re at IAAPA Expo 2025! 🎉

American Resort Management is connecting with attractions industry leaders, discovering what’s new in waterpark innovation, and talking about the exciting upcoming Mattel Wonder indoor waterparks!

11/18/2025

✨ HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! ✨

Introducing Mattel Wonder—brand NEW indoor waterparks coming from American Resort Management and Mattel!

Imagine your favorite Mattel brands brought to life in an amazing waterpark experience you can enjoy year-round, rain or shine!

Get ready for the ultimate family destination. More details coming soon!

https://www.americanresortmanagement.com/mattelwonder

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11/12/2025

Congratulations to “Al Turner Memorial Commitment to Excellence Award” recipient, Rick Coleman, Co-Founder & CEO, American Resort Management.

Your dedication and contributions to the waterpark industry are truly inspiring. We’re honored to celebrate your achievements.

11/12/2025

Congratulations to our very own Rick Coleman!

We have so much to celebrate in follow-up to our WWA Show at Disney - starting with our Board Award Recipients!

Congratulations to “Al Turner Memorial Commitment to Excellence Award” recipient, Rick Coleman, Co-Founder & CEO, American Resort Management.

Your dedication and contributions to the waterpark industry are truly inspiring. We’re honored to celebrate your achievements.