We open in May and play thru Labor Day.  Check out our Calendar for more details.
	Description:	GIWP is the largest Waterpark on the coast, featuring miles of slides and an island theme. The names of the attractions incorporate landmarks located within South Mississippi and the chain of islands just off the coast known as the Gulf Islands National Seashore.
	Attractions:	The 18-acre Waterpark attractions include the one and only HORN ISLAND BLASTER water roller coaster. The Master Blaster slide which the Horn Islands Blaster is engineered from, has been voted the #1 waterpark attraction in the country five years in a row. It takes two riders through more than 500 feet of twist and turns including an uphill BLAST.
	Other Slide Attrractions:	CAMILLE CUTTER family raft ride DEER ISLAND EXPRESS a closed flume tube slide CAT ISLAND CATAPULT open flume tube slide SHIP ISLAND WRECK has two shorter open flumes for smaller children
	Relax:	WAVELAND WAVE POOL where you can ride the waves  LAZY PEARL River where you can just float around the entire park  SPRAY ST LOUIS spray ground  (Not So) Long Beach tanning area
	Toddlers:	LIL’ PELICAN’S BAY kiddy area has over 10 Aquatic toys and slides, topped off by a huge bucket of water that fills and tips throughout the day.
	Food:	PETIT BOIS ISLAND CAFÉ – You’ll love the new Menu with Grilled Panini Sandwiches,Awesome Kids Meals, Cool Summer Salads, Pizza, Grilled Chicken, Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Chicken Tenders, Corn Dogs, Nachos, French Fries, Onion Rings and more. Cool off with,Dippin’ Dots and Coca Cola Beverages.
		CAT B’LUES BACK-BAY BARBEQUE - Smokey Ribs, Hot Sausage, Brisket and Pulled Pork entrees and sandwiches along with your favorite sides of potato salad, cole slaw, and baked beans
		PAPA JOHN'S Pizza Shak
		POLLY'S SWEET SPOT - an assortment of dippin dots, ice cream and sweets
		Little Jimmy's Italian Ice
	Mascots:	POLLY THE PELICAN along with her friends Gully the Seagull, Cat B’Lue the Crab and T’Kiln the Raccoon are loved by kids of all ages
	Events:	The 2009 Calendar features appearances by Sponge Bob Square Pants, Patrick the Starfish, Ben 10, Scooby Doo and Shaggy, Dora the Explorer and Jimmy Neutron.  Please check our Waterpark Calendar for updated information as we have many more special events planned!
	Groups:	15 OR MORE PEOPLE QUALIFIES FOR GROUP RATES, if reserved 72 hours in advance. You can add a private cabana or fish camp. For larger occasions reserve a King D'Iberville Party Place or T. Kiln's Hangout. Catering is available through Cat B'lue's Back Bay BBQ BIRTHDAY PARTIES, CORPORATE EVENTS, FAMILY REUNIONS, COMPANY PICNICS
	Rates:	FULL DAY TICKETS-$27.95 ($19.95 for those under 42” tall) Includes FREE parking, lifejacket and inner tube usage.
		Available to rent on a first-come, first-serve basis are:
		PRIVATE CABANAS $50 (weekends-$75)
		FISH CAMPS $75 (weekends-$95)
		LOCKERS $6 (plus $5 returnable deposit)
	Weekdays:	Special offers happen every weekday! Certain Occupations and Employees get five dollars off Full-Day Tickets and discounts on food; with an ID or check-stub. So visit the website at www.soaknfun.com to see if you qualify!
	Season Passes:	PURCHASE YOUR SEASON PASSES ONLINE!
		Pay one price and enjoy Gulf Islands Waterpark all season long.
	Where:	Gulf Islands Watepark is located on I-10 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Exit Highway 49 north to Landon Road and turn left at the Sportsplex entrances. The phone number is 1-866-GULF-FUN.