A Brief History of the Water Park

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1550 Villa d’Este

Mythology-themed park near Rome with spectacular fountains, including this one by Bernini.

1665 Versailles

Designed by André Le Nôtre, the gardens are fed by a 120-mile-long network of canals.

1904 Coney Island

Before it was destroyed by a fire in 1911, Brooklyn’s Dreamland featured an indoor re-creation of Venice.

1977 Wet 'n’ Wild, Orlando

One of the first modern waterslide theme parks.

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