Hawaiian Falls

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Hawaiian Falls Waterparks is a water park chain owned by Harvest Family Entertainment. The Hawaiian Falls park is built using a public-private partnership model, in which cities donate funds and/or other incentives and parks built on public lands. Each of the seven parks has separate leasehold structures with city participation ranging from land contributions and infrastructure costs (Garland and The Colony) to 100% financing. The first two parks are in Garland City and The Colony Town, both in Texas. The third park is located in the South Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas. In 2004 Hawaiian Falls was in financial trouble and founder and CEO David Busch sold the company to Herschend Family Entertainment. In 2006, Busch managed to buy back the company from Herschend after buying, then resell Colonies and Garland Gardens to CNL Lifestyle Properties. In addition to paying rent to Garland and The Colony, Hawaiian Falls must pay rent to CNL. In 2014, the City of Garland conducted an audit in Hawaiian Falls and was unable to verify the gross acceptance of Hawaiian Falls for the 2011 season. The audit stated that Hawaiian Falls "can not provide source documentation for group ticket sales, food and beverage group sales, seasonal sales and online ticket sales. "

Upon returning the Dallas Bahama Beach brand of the park to Hawaiian Falls in 2007, the Company and the City of Dallas agreed to terminate the 11-year management contract because the Company could no longer continue to bear losses in the park. Dallas Park, considered the "first inner city water park", is a risky undertaking. David Busch said, "From a business point of view, we should not do this." According to Busch, after Hawaiian Falls and City terminate the management agreement, the park continues to lose money.

Busch sees his gardens as "mission fields." The gardens are often used for baptisms and other religious activities, and Busch says there are "over 2,000 baptisms in lazy rivers and waves" in 2011 alone. Parks often feature Christian concerts and events, such as "Modesty Matters" in 2013. The Hawaiian Falls employee program is called "Connections." According to Rawd B. Jones, whose company Pure Group, manages Connections, the program includes Bible study after hours and church services, as well as training on how to bring the gospel to the guests. Five Hawaiian Falls locations operate are located in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Central Texas metro areas.

In 2014 Hawaiian Falls opened a new water park in Pflugerville, Texas, and another in White Settlement, Texas. In addition to the traditional Hawaiian Falls 'micropark', each new park includes an adventure park (ziplines ropes course), an arcade, and an event center. The adventure park, arcade, and event center are open all year round. Busch CEO said that he saw the parks throughout the year as a way for Hawaiian Falls to achieve "endless growth," and he is looking to expand beyond Texas.

At the end of July 2014 Busch reported to Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) that due to delays in finishing the park due to construction problems, revenues at Pflugerville park were about 30% lower than projected for parks. He implies that they will cover this deficiency in the winter, stating, "We will fill that place throughout the winter, it's a year-round income, and it's so... It's a relief."

In December 2014, Hawaiian Falls closed the 'year round' adventure park in Pflugerville and White Settlement. The company claims the park will reopen in March "depending on the weather" Twelve employees throughout the year are laid off. Hawaiian Falls Pflugerville "is expected to employ 100 part-time workers throughout the year" in addition to seasonal and full time part-time employees throughout the year.

Many public/private projects have been considered by Hawaiian Waterfalls and communities throughout the United States including Henderson, NV; Beaumont, TX; Royse City, TX; Temecula, CA; Grandview, MO; Greenville, Texas; Rockwall, Texas; Fontana, California,; Gilbert, Arizona,; Escondido, California,; and Elk Grove Grove, California.; and much more. Hawaiian Falls is awaiting approval for a proposal for a $ 20 million water park in Richland County, South Carolina.

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The Beginnings (2002-2003)

The Hawaiian Water Chain began with a groundbreaking Hawaiian Falls Adventure Park in Garland, Texas on December 18, 2002, by David Busch of Horizon Family Inc., a California-based company. Mr. Busch has built and operated other water park properties in several states, including a park located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Busch wants to start more community-based entertainment venues. The Hawaiian Falls mission is: "Serve the Lord by Bringing Families More Close Together." City of Garland City Council and Parks and Recreation Board provide the land where the water park is built. Construction for Hawaiian Falls Garland began in January 2003 and opened in May of the same year. In late 2003, Hawaiian Falls made a similar agreement with The Colony, Texas. Also in 2003, Hawaiian Falls entered into a lease agreement with City of Dallas to manage what would become the Bahama Beach Waterpark.

Extending Hawaiian Falls (2004-2007)

In late 2004 Busch was in financial trouble and had to sell his company to Herschend Family Entertainment. Under Herschend's work, Busch continues to operate waterparks.

In 2005, the Dallas Aquatic Center opened as the Bahama Beach Waterpark in Dallas, Texas under the management of the founder and CEO of Hawaiian Falls, David Busch. Bahama Beach is known as the "first inner city water park" and is considered a risky venture.

In December 2006, after the second Bahamas Beach operation season, David Busch told Dallas City that the park was operating at a loss of more than $ 178,000. "Tax-free income in the park market area," is one of the reasons given for the loss. Busch wrote, "Recognizing the many intangible benefits our organization receives to provide quality and healthy entertainment for families in South Dallas, [we] can not continue to pay for these privileges at a cost of $ 178,000." Among other things, Busch suggested that re-branding the park to Hawaiian Falls might solve the problem. Also in 2006 Busch has bought back his company from Hereschend Family Entertainment and sold his garden in Garland and Colony to CNL Lifestyle Properties. Hawaiian Falls now pays rent to Garland, Colony, and CNL.

In 2007, Dallas City allowed David Busch to change the name of the Bahamas to Hawaiian Falls Dallas. Re-branding did not stem the operating losses and Dallas City and Hawaiian Falls agreed to terminate the eleven-year contract with City of Dallas. The park is still open today and operates under its original name, Bahama Beach. According to David Busch in October 2006, the park owned and operated by the city continues to lose money.

Also in 2007, the company acquired its first non-waterpark property, Aloha Adventure Park located in Lewisville, Texas. Hawaiian Falls also invests in two Pizza Hut Express franchises to operate in two water parks: Garland and The Colony.

Completed Project (2008-2014)

In 2008, Hawaiian Falls was expanded once again by adding Hawaiian Mansfield Mansfield in Mansfield, Texas.

In late 2010, the city of Roanoke, Texas, signed a Letter of Intent with Harvest Family Entertainment to build another Hawaiian Falls water park in Roanoke. They then disbanded on November 22, 2010. Hawaiian Falls Roanoke opened Memorial Day weekend 2011 with Mega WaterWorld attractions, the largest water park in the world.

In October 2011, Hawaiian Falls entered into an agreement with Waco City to take over Waco City Water Park and convert it into a new Hawaiian Falls Waco, which opened on Memorial Day 2012.

In December 2011, Hawaiian Falls announced plans for a $ 2 million expansion for the Roanoke water park and an additional $ 4.3 million for expansion for three other North Texas parks to be completed on Memorial Day 2012.

For the 2014 season, Hawaiian Falls opened two new locations in Pflugerville and White Settlement, Texas. Each new park has an adventure park that will open all year. On August 6, 2013, the city of Pflugerville approved a development agreement with Harvest Family Entertainment to build the sixth and largest Hawaiian Falls water park south of the intersection of Texas State Highway 130 and Texas State Highway 45 in the city. $ 21 million Hawaiian Falls Pflugerville consists of a 15 hectare water park with a 5-hectare adventure park, the largest water park in the company. In early November 2013, the city of White Settlements was completed with the Hawaiian Waterfall to build their seventh location in the town in western Tarrant County, Texas. It features an adventure park, water park, event center and arcade center near Interstate 820. Both Pflugerville and White locations Settlement opened in summer 2014.

Hawaiian Falls Furloughs Winter Workers in Pflugerville (2014)

The founder and CEO of Hawaiian Falls, David Busch, promised City of Pflugerville "year-round income," stating, "We will fill the place throughout the winter." The adventure park does not prove strong enough to stay open during the coldest winter months, and Hawaiian Falls closes adventure parks in White Settlement and Pflugerville in December 2014 until spring 2015. Eight employees throughout the year in Pflugerville are released. The Austin television news station KXAN ran a story about layoffs in response to Facebook's comments from Pflugerville residents.

Project Prospective (2005-2014)

President and Owner David Busch stated that the Company continues to seek new opportunities, although many do not succeed. Over the past nine years, Hawaiian Falls has been negotiating with the following cities: Henderson, NV; Summerlin, NV; Manteca, CA; Port Authority of San Diego, CA; Temecula, CA; Royse City, TX; El Paso, TX; Grandview, MO; Rockwall, TX; Beaumont, TX

Fontana California - In 2005 Fontana, the City Council of California allowed Fontana City Manager to sign a lease agreement with Hawaiian Falls to renovate and upgrade the existing waterpark within the Martin Tudor Regional Park. The Town Planning Commission still needs to approve the deal. Some residents of Fontana support the park, but neighbors living near parks worry about noise, traffic, and security issues. In 2006, the existing waterpark was closed for renovation "because the soil at the hilly site became unstable, and as a result, cracks started to appear on the equipment". In 2012 City reopened the park which was renovated without Hawaiian Falls. The San Bernardino County Fund and $ 400,000 state grants are used for renovations. No private company involved. Entrance fee is about $ 3 per person.

Gilbert, Arizona - In May 2006, Hawaiian Falls withdrew a petition filed to the town of Gilbert, Arizona to develop the Hawaiian Falls park there, saying they did not think they would be able to meet their deadlines for the project. Gilbert's residents have voiced rejection of the project for over a year, citing environmental issues, and arguing that it would be a violation of the separation of church and state to allow a company that openly preaches in their garden to partner with the city.

Greenville, Texas - In 2012 Greenville City Economic Development Director Greg Simms approached Hawaiian Falls on a public-private partnership to build a $ 12 to $ 14 million water park in the City. On November 19, 2013, the Greenville City Council chose to partner with Splash Kingdom, not in Hawaiian Falls. Splash Kingdom provides its own funds, $ 5 million, while Hawaiian Falls requests more than $ 10 million in incentives from the city.

Escondido, California - On 27 April 2013, Hawaiian Falls presented a public-private partnership proposal to the Escondido City economic development subcommittee. Hawaiian Falls proposed an 80-20 division on the proposed $ 13 million water park development, with Escondido contributing $ 10.4 million and Hawaiian Falls contributing $ 2.6 million. Hawaiian Falls proposes that the park be built at City Kit Carson Park in town. Hawaiian Falls will pay City 5% of park revenue. Mayor Escondido urged Hawaiian Falls to return with a better deal because payments on the income bonds used to fund the park would at least double what Hawaiian Falls proposes to pay the rent. He said Escondido would consider giving up land, but not money for development. [3] On April 15, 2013, angry Escondido residents petitioned the City Council against the Hawaiian Falls proposal. Mayor Escondido told residents "The fact that you are here today will ensure this proposal will not go anywhere, it will put a decrease on the project."

Rockwall, Texas - On April 7, 2014, Rockwall, Texas City Council chose not to enter into a public-private partnership with Hawaiian Falls. Rockwall Mayor David Sweet told reporters, "I am very hesitant and have serious concerns about other public-private partnerships involving $ 25 million in debt repaid over 30 years." Mayor Sweet and the city council are also concerned about the water issue during drought across the state.

Elk Grove California - In October 2013, the city of Elk Grove, California chose P3 International to design, build and operate the Aquatic Center for the City. Hawaiian Falls is a subcontractor for P3 and will be responsible for the proposed waterpark as part of the Aquatic Center. On April 14, 2014 P3 International informed the City that Hawaiian Falls had withdrawn from the project. On September 10, 2014, the City Council decided to build an aquatic center without a water park.

Current Project

Richland County, South Carolina - On June 12, 2014, Hawaiian Falls executives proposed a $ 20 million water park to Richland County Council - Hawaiian Falls will design, build and operate the park if the area will fund it. On June 12, 2014, the County Council approved a 2% hospitality tax for food prepared to fund the water park. Then in June 2014, members of the Richland County Council spent $ 7,560 tax dollars to visit the Hawaii Falls parks in Texas. Request for proposal in the water park was published on August 11, 2014 and closed on September 18, 2014.

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Aloha Adventure Park and Hawaiian Falls Dallas are two parks owned before. They both currently operate with different owners.

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Hawaiian Falls Garland

Hawaiian Falls Firland (also known as Hawaiian Falls Firewheel) is the first Hawaiian Falls park in the Hawaiian Falls garden chain and officially opened on May 24, 2003, in Garland, Texas. Hawaiian Falls rents the park from its current owner, CNL Lifestyle Properties. The water park sits at about 12 acres (49,000 m ²) adjacent to Spring Creek Forest Preserve and is visible from the George Bush expressway, which tore down the land on December 18, 2002. It consists of fifteen attractions: 11 water slides, lazy river, interactive water tree house, wave pool and activity pool, as well as some food stalls. The park was built around $ 5.5 million in a public-private partnership between Garland City and Hawaiian Falls. In 2006, Hawaiian Falls Garland was purchased by CNL Lifestyle Properties for $ 6,305,000. CNL re-leases the park to Horizon Family Holdings, which currently operates the park under a 40-year lease.

Slides

The Torpedo has two speed slides coming from the four-story tower. Riders become "human torpedoes" and race down speeds up to 40 mph. Opened in 2010.
Waikiki Beach is a family wavepool that only reaches a depth of 5 feet (1.5 m). Opened in 2007.
The Flyin 'Hawaiian is a yellow, 60-foot (18 m) slide-a single rider's bundle featuring a series of small humps. Opened in 2003.
The Waikiki Wipeout is a yellow, 60-foot (18 m) -total body slide showing a single drop of a giant. Opened in 2003.
The pipeline has twisted turns, turning the inner tube for one or two riders from a 45-foot (14 m) tall tower. One slide closed, the other half half. The closed slide contains interactive interactive music and lighting systems, which were added in 2012.
Keiki Cove is a children's water tree house filled with fountains, slides, climbing nets, water jets, and a giant bucket that drops 1,000 gallons of water every few minutes. Opened in 2003.
The Pineapple Express is a four-lane slide red and orange slide racing slide. Opened in 2003.
The Kona Kooler Adventure River is a circular lazy river with a zero entry-level beach with a stream that contains waves making it a river of adventure. Opened in 2003.
The Hawaiian Half Pipe is a two-person innertube ride that pushes the rider straight up, then retreats from 40 feet (12 m) tall. Opened in 2003.
Splashwater Reef is an activity pool containing waterfalls, logs, and beach areas with zero entry levels. Opened in 2004.

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