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As one of America’s Largest and Best waterparks, our facility generates a large volume of inquiries from the media.
All media inquiries must be directed to our Communications Director (must be credentialed media professionals). Requests for media visits must be pre-arranged through our Communications Director.
Below you will find media assets such as new releases and media gallery. All photos, logos and videos are copyright protected by Hyland Hills Water World and may not be used without permission.
Media Contact:
Kellie Flowers
Communications Manager
News Releases
Water World Named #2 Best Outdoor Water Park
FEDERAL HEIGHTS, COLORADO (April 18, 2024) – Water World, Colorado’s first and largest waterpark, has been voted the #2 outdoor water park in the country through Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Water World opened in 1979 and is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. Operated by the Hyland Hills Park and [...]
Water World Nominated for Two National Readers’ Choice Awards
Water World Nominated for Two National Readers’ Choice Awards FEDERAL HEIGHTS, COLORADO (March 25, 2024) – Water World, Colorado’s first and largest waterpark, has been nominated for Best Outdoor Water Park in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards and Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Voting is currently open for [...]
Water World Receives Brass Ring Award with Lead/Go
IAAPA Honors 2024 shines a spotlight on innovative contributions that have propelled the global attractions industry forward. The Best Innovation in Training Brass Ring Award was awarded to Lead/Go, a groundbreaking leadership training and development program created by SWCo and developed in collaboration with Water World Colorado, is tailored to the dynamic needs [...]
Water World Hiring for 45th Anniversary Season
Water World Hiring for 45th Anniversary Season Nearly 1,000 Positions Available Water World, Colorado’s first and largest waterpark, is now accepting job applications for the 2024 season. There are nearly 1,000 positions available across a variety of teams including Lifeguard, Food and Bar Service, Landscaping and Horticulture, Guest [...]
Water World Opens for 44th Year! Saturday, May 27th
Great Memorial Weekend Visuals and Stories WHO: Community-owned Hyland Hills Water World opens for the season featuring fifty-two attractions on seventy beautiful acres. WHAT: Guests will be relaxing on the Lazy River or speeding down one of the Peak attraction’s vertical body slides. Some will be enjoying the Colorado-themed area, [...]
2021 Opening Announcement
Water World to Open Memorial Day Weekend! Colorado’s Community-owned Waterpark Receives Official Thumbs Up to Open FEDERAL HEIGHTS, COLORADO – April 7, 2021: Hyland Hills Water World will open for the season on Saturday, May 29, 2021, as it has traditionally for the Memorial Day weekend - but with reduced [...]
Water World Update-Park Closed this Season (5/19/20)
An update for our Water World Community. Since our last update, our team has been working diligently (utilizing resources from industry associations and leaders as well as the CDC and other health experts) to create a guide to park opening, keeping in mind there is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread [...]
Water World Update-Delayed Opening (4/27/20)
An update for our Water World Friends & Family, As a community-owned summer destination, we pride ourselves on both serving our community and creating amazing memories and experiences for our guests and team members alike. The safety and well-being of our guests and team members is, as it has always [...]
Coronavrius (Covid-19) Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District Patrons
(March 13, 2020) -- The Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) is now causing international, national and local concern. Colorado Governor Polis has even declared a state of emergency in our state. Out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our guests and staff, effective immediately and until further notice, [...]
Hello Summer!
People always say to us that when community-owned Hyland Hills Water World opens on Memorial Day Weekend, summer has “officially” arrived in Colorado. So on Saturday May 25 th at 10 a.m., when the park’s giant iron gates are opened for the 2019 season, we will be celebrating 40 years of fun with you...
Season 2019 Opening
The weather looks like it will cooperate this year as community-owned Hyland Hills Water World opens for the 40th season this weekend. The park continues to be named Top Ten USA Today’s Best Waterparks, offering more than 51 attractions on a beautiful 70-acre site. Winter-tired guests will be seen soaking up some rays on the...
May is National Water Safety Month
May is National Water Safety Month. With summer fast approaching, it is time to communicate water safety rules to families and individuals of all ages. Whether family summer planning includes water fun at public or private pools, our state’s beautiful lakes and rivers, or for those planning to visit beaches this summer, NOW is the time...