As New Yorkers start contemplating their escapes from the impending swelter, the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix beckons with its seven-acre water wonderland known as Oasis. While often a private perk for guests of the resort, this aquatic adventure is now accessible to the public, thanks to day passes available through ResortPass.
The highlight of the Oasis Water Park is its Slide Canyon Tower, complete with three monstrous eight-story slides for those with a taste for thrills. According to a description on the resort's website, daredevils can take the plunge on slides such as the Free Fall and Roadrunner, both starting from the tower's fourth level and pitching sliders into a heart-racing descent. For young children, or the faint of heart, Wild Cat Springs offers a gentler kind of fun.
Emily Dille, Vice President of Marketing at the resort, told ABC15, “There are two different slides that go eight stories down and they're crazy. There’s also a winding slide for our shorter friends and people who aren't quite up for the big scare.” But let's be clear, even the less vertical options at Oasis Water Park appear to have been designed with a range of thrill-seekers in mind.
If the very idea of plummeting eight stories makes you dizzy, Oasis has your back with its lazy river and wave pool, ideal for those inclined to float the day away under the Arizona sun. Twice the fun can be had on the lazy river as, "On the lazy river, two people can float together, just bliss for the whole afternoon without having to do a thing," as Dille puts it. For adults looking to spice up their relaxation, colorful cocktails await at the tropical bar.
Non-guests hankering for a splash can snatch up a daily pass starting at $55 for adults and $45 for children. The resort also offers the luxury of renting a private cabana, ensuring that your poolside experience is as comfortable as it is exhilarating. Set against a backdrop of cascading waterfalls and towering palms, the resort creates an ambiance that Dille believes makes you feel like you're in paradise, totally removed from home.
For those ready to dive into a desert dream or merely dip their toes in, further details, including hours of operation and pass purchases, are accessible via Arizona Grand Resort's official website.
