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OWA Closes July With Island Day And National Waterpark Day

July 26, 2024
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 On July 27, OWA will host Island Day, which includes a variety of island-themed activities from seashell jewelry making to coconut bowling and limbo, along with a self-guided tour to learn about different tropical animals, plants and fun facts. The party also features live music and a tropical-themed chalk art competition with cash prizes. The…

Megaverse Now Open At OWA

May 3, 2024
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OWA has opened its newest entertainment attraction, Megaverse. Megaverse is an “immersive collection” of virtual reality (VR) experiences. The VR theater is a large, open space where players can compete or cooperate in a dozen different immersive games, including escape rooms and action-based adventures. Each experience triggers haptics to truly immerse guests into virtual worlds.…

Waffles R Wild- The Speakeasy Opens At OWA

April 26, 2024
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Waffles R Wild- The Speakeasy has opened in the downtown area of OWA Parks & Resort off South OWA Boulevard in Foley. The speakeasy- and casino-themed restaurant and bar offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, including gourmet waffle creations. It also offers happy hour, taco Tuesdays, waffle Wednesdays, Sunday brunch and more with an expansive menu.…

OWA’s Tropic Falls Nominated For USA Today’s 10best Awards

April 5, 2024
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Tropic Falls at OWA Parks & Resorts has been nominated for Best Indoor Waterpark in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Theme park experts and travel writers joined the editors of USA Today in selecting the nominees for the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, with voters given the chance to narrow down each category to 10…

Indoor Pickleball Courts Open In Downtown OWA

March 22, 2024
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Foley’s Downtown OWA recently held a ribbon cutting for four new indoor pickleball courts. These courts are part of a climate-controlled pickleball facility, which includes a pro shop, seating areas, lockers, snacks and beverages. Membership options ensure 24-hour access, and guests can reserve courts online.

$50-Million-Plus Resort Hotel Expansion For OWA

$50-Million-Plus Resort Hotel Expansion For OWA

November 24, 2023
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The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has announced a significant addition to its OWA Parks & Resort, with a $50-million-plus resort-style hotel planned to open in May 2025. To be located on the northeast side of the newly opened Tropic Falls water park, the expansion will provide guests with another lodging option just steps away…

OWA Celebrates Grand Opening Of Luxury RV Resort

OWA Celebrates Grand Opening Of Luxury RV Resort

September 1, 2023
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OWA Parks & Resort has announced the opening of Tropic Hideaway RV Resort. Tropic Hideaway is a luxury RV resort that offers a tropical vibe for guests, with 190 new spots next to the Tropic Falls theme and water parks. OWA notes activities and amenities including pickleball courts, a putting green, adult and family pools,…

OWA Completes Tropic Falls Expansion

OWA Completes Tropic Falls Expansion

March 31, 2023
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OWA Parks & Resort in Foley has opened a $70-million expansion that includes a 30,000-ft2 outdoor wave pool, as well as a surf simulator, stage, restaurant and bar, Business Alabama reports. “Tropic Falls is currently the only indoor waterpark in the United States with both a retractable roof and sidewall adjoining an outdoor water park,”…

Rainbow Run To Be Held At OWA

Rainbow Run To Be Held At OWA

April 22, 2022
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FOLEY, Ala. — The Rainbow Run returns to OWA on April 30. This 1.5-mile run has rainbow-colored powder that fills the air and covers the participants as they jog, walk, skip or sprint through the streets of Downtown OWA. The excitement begins at 7:30 a.m. with event check-in and a photo booth available on OWA…

OWA Mardi Gras Events Planned

OWA Mardi Gras Events Planned

February 25, 2022
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FOLEY, Ala. — OWA in Foley will be hosting the inaugural Puppy Gras Pet Parade on February 26 at 2:30 p.m. on OWA Island with a pet-friendly costume contest immediately to follow on the OWA Island stage. Cash prizes will be given for “Puppy Gras King & Queen,” “OWA Choice,” “Funniest” and “Most Festive” costumes.…

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