Water Country, Portsmouth

Name: Water Country
Address: 2300 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, 03801-5602, United States
Telephone: +1 603-427-1111

#1 among attractions in Portsmouth

Water park, Amusement park

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Water Country is a water park located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States. It opened in 1984 and was owned by the Samuels family until they were bought out by Festival Fun Parks in 2000. The park is now owned by Palace Entertainment and has a number of slides and swimming pools that range for all ages. Their commercials feature a jingle that has remained the same since the park opened in 1984. The melody is reminiscent of Mungo Jerry's 1970 hit "In the Summertime". It was composed by Tom Roussell in 1985 while working for Kevin Tracey Productions and later re-recorded when the original 10 year license expired. ()

Opened: 1984 (40 years ago)Coordinates: 43°2'13"N, 70°47'1"W

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2300 Lafayette RdPortsmouth 03801-5602 United States

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+1 603-427-1111

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Nearby attractions include: Rundlet-May House, African Burying Ground, The Music Hall, John Paul Jones House.

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Museum, History museum, Historical place
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