New jobs to be created as plans unveil water park scheme near Scarborough

Plans have been unveiled for the development of a new water park near Scarborough in North Yorkshire.

The North Yorkshire Water Park will open in July with an AquaPark, which is a ‘Total Wipeout’ inflatable obstacle course.

Plans have also been submitted to develop the site at Wykeham Lakes, on the Dawnay Estate into a visitor attraction over the next two years.

This summer, North Yorkshire Water Park will feature stand up paddle boarding, team building events, sailing, windsurfing, open water swimming and canoeing activities, as well as the AquaPark, which will include climbing walls, trampolines, balance bars, rockers, rollers and blast bags for people to jump, swim and climb on.

The Water Park will be situated at Wykeham Lakes. There are five lakes at the site, with some specialist fishing lakes amongst mature woodland.

Future plans include an expansion of the existing café, changing rooms and showers at the lake, with additional water sports activities including a Wake Park, Pedalos and Mini-Ports.

There will also be a cycle track through the woodland and around the lake side.

Robert Sword, estate manager of Dawnay Estates, commented: “North Yorkshire Water Park is a significant investment for the Estate and great opportunity for Scarborough and for Yorkshire.

“Our plans will result in the creation of at least 15 full-time jobs and will mean that we will be able to offer a wide variety of water-based activities for people of all ages. We are especially excited about the inflatable AquaPark opening next month which will be a fun activity for everyone this summer.

“We hope people and families will visit the Park, bring a picnic and enjoy the Lake and beautiful surroundings.”

Janet Deacon, Scarborough Borough Council tourism manager, added: “We welcome these exciting plans for another significant investment in our leisure and tourism sector, which will complement existing attractions in the area.

“The investment by Dawnay Estates demonstrates continuing private sector confidence in the borough’s future as a leading visitor destination.”

James Whitehead, manager of the AquaPark, also commented: “This is the first Aqua Park in the area so we hope people will jump in this summer to experience the thrills for themselves! We look forward to welcoming everyone for some fun and to developing the range of activities on offer as we develop our facilities.”