OWA Expansion Outlined

Cody Williamson, CEO of Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority, recently said the Poarch Band of Creek Indians is expanding its amusement facility at OWA in Foley with an emphasis on year-round entertainment, Gulf Coast Media reported. The group plans to add an indoor water park at the site in the next year. “Currently, we have about $275 million, with another $75 million being put in the ground,” Williamson said. “So, after our water park is built, we will have approximately $350 million in the ground.” The indoor water park will be open year-round. Williamson said the goal for OWA, in addition to being a draw for tourists, is to become a popular attraction for locals. The park opened on the Baldwin Beach Express in 2017. Since, it has continued to expand. In 2019, the facility added attractions such as Legends in Concert and the Clash eSports Center. Development continued in 2020, and plans now call for the water park to open in 2022. The park now employs approximately 275. The goal is to have 750 full-time and seasonal employees.