World Waterpark Magazine

Each issue of World Waterpark Magazine contains a variety of useful, informative and colorful articles. Some of the highlights within each magazine include: features on waterparks currently operating within the U.S. and throughout the rest of the world, bonus articles on industry issues, professional development articles, Committee columns, general industry news updates and much more. Check out the latest issue:

May 2026 

Sun World Ha Nam: From Destination Tourism To Everyday Leisure. When Sun World Ha Nam opened in May 2025, the project marked a noticeable shift in how water-based entertainment was being developed in Northern Vietnam. For years, large-scale waterparks in Vietnam were largely tied to coastal tourism destinations, designed around extended stays and seasonal travel peaks. Sun World Ha Nam follows a different logic, one that brings water-based leisure closer to major population centers and embeds it into everyday recreation patterns, greatly increasing its accessibility.

Highlights From This Issue

  • Williston Water World: A Community Triumph. Williston Water World stands as a lasting reminder that when a community comes together with determination and heart, extraordinary things can be achieved.
  • Pool Inspectors Versus Pool Operators: Can They Live In Harmony?  Bridge the divide between pool operators and pool inspectors to help make the goal of clean, safe, and enjoyable aquatic venues a reality.
  • Rethinking Emergency Preparedness In Waterparks. One of the most effective ways to elevate safety standards is by intentionally integrating local public safety agencies into waterpark operations.
  • Keep Lifeguards Rescue Ready With Focused In-Service Programs. In-service training serves as an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen consistency, and refine both individual and team performance.
  • One Team. One Mission. Register your facility for the biggest water safety event on the planet by June 12, 2026.  The 17th Annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson takes place on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Regular Departments

Chair's Column • WWA News • Committee Voices • Member Spotlight • Park Profiles • Professional Development • Management Pointers • Rave Reviews • Product Profiles • News Drops • Classifieds • How To Columns • Business Progress 

Digital Magazine

The digital version of World Waterpark Magazine is available to WWA member facilities and their employees by clicking on the current issue button below. You will need to login as a member before you will be able to access the digital reader, which allows you to flip through the current issue of the magazine. On this digital reader, you will also be able to access archive issues from 2011 to the present by using the Dropdown menu at the top right of the page. 

Digital Magazine

Special Magazine Access For Non-Members

For the next few months, we will be offering a PDF version of World Waterpark Magazine for water leisure professionals who are not current members of the World Waterpark Association to read and find relevant industry information and news. Click the button below to download the current magazine issue.

2026 May issue