Waterpark End of Season Wrap-Up and Planning Ahead for Next Year

Webinar Description

As the season winds down, it’s time to look back on what worked, what challenges we faced, and how to prepare for an even stronger year ahead. Featuring a panel of four prominent and highly experienced waterpark industry professionals, this webinar will offer valuable perspectives on key operational and planning and operational strategies for both seasonal outdoor and year-round indoor waterparks.

Topics will include prioritizing maintenance, navigating winterization challenges, developing effective budgeting strategies, and balancing investments in safety and general upkeep with enhancements that elevate the guest experience. We’ll also explore marketing and advertising strategies to drive attendance and grow per-cap spending, along with practical approaches to staff retention and building a strong team for the next season.

Whether you operate a seasonal outdoor park or a year-round facility, this panel will provide practical insights and actionable strategies to help you wrap up the current season, prioritize resources, and plan confidently for the year ahead.

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate end-of-season operational priorities by assessing maintenance, winterization, safety, and general upkeep needs to strategically allocate resources and prepare their facility for the next operating season.
• Develop more effective planning and budgeting strategies by balancing essential operational investments with guest experience enhancements, while identifying opportunities to maximize attendance.

Speakers

• Tiffany Watts, CMO, Roaring Springs Waterpark, Wahooz Family Fun Zone, and the Galaxy Event Center
• Steve Gorman, President, Waldameer Park & Water World
• Brian Szydloski, AGM, Pyramid Global Hospitality, OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark
• Genevieve Norris-Brown, COO, Seabreeze

Details

CEUs: 1.0

Session Time: 60 minutes

Language: American English

Key Features: Recording of live presentation on 09/16/2026