Water Country is a

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located in

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. 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

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and has a number of slides and

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s that range for all ages. Their commercials feature a

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that has remained the same since the park opened in 1984. The melody is reminiscent of

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's 1970 hit "In the Summertime". It was composed by Tom Roussell in 1984 while working for Kevin Tracey Productions and later re-recorded when the original 10 year license expired. Water Country allows its guests to bring picnic lunches into the park with a carry-in policy limiting bag sizes. A number of picnic areas are available at various points throughout the park.

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s and

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, however, are prohibited in the park, as are glass containers. Water Country's mascot was a

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named Patches, but Patches was given to Water Country's sister park,

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. In 2024, Water Country announced a new mascot named Spruce the Moose. In 2022, Water Country reported that it typically hires 300 employees each summer to work as lifeguards or cashiers, or in other areas such as admissions, guest relations, and maintenance.

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External links

Water Country official website
{{Parques Reunidos Parques Reunidos Buildings and structures in Portsmouth, New Hampshire Water parks in New Hampshire Tourist attractions in Portsmouth, New Hampshire 1984 establishments in the United States

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