Knight’s Action Park: Interactive Family Water Playground Engineering
Safe and Colorful Splash Zone Installation at Knight’s Action Park
Knight’s Action Park in Springfield, Illinois, invested in a diverse water playground to appeal to all ages, particularly young families. The project began with careful layout planning to integrate colorful spray loops, small slides, tipping buckets, and interactive splash features around the park’s aquatic area. Designers used CAD tools to model sight lines, safety clearances, and the flow of foot traffic, ensuring children could navigate freely while parents maintained easy supervision.
All slides and structures were manufactured offsite using reinforced fiberglass and steel, with smooth joints and vivid finishes for long-term durability. The park staged the installation by assembling module sections atop anti-slip decks, anchoring all equipment to concrete pads to withstand the high-volume summer crowds and Midwest weather swings. Every water circuit was tested for pressure, spray effect, and drainage, with child-focused safety checks—like shallow catch pools and low-entry heights—completed before opening.
The new splash zone has become a staple of Knight’s Action Park, offering graduated play areas suitable for toddlers, school-age children, and supervising adults. Its accessible, maintenance-friendly layout and robust materials demonstrate the value of thoughtful engineering and guest-centric design.
