ADG Brings OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark Vision to Life!
Cohoes, February 25th — Aquatic Development Group (ADG), is proud to announce the grand opening of OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, a $400 million destination that is redefining entertainment in Oklahoma City. As the owner’s representative for the entire project and the design/build firm for the 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark and 4.5-acre outdoor adventure lagoon, ADG played a pivotal role in shaping this premier destination, ensuring an immersive, cohesive, and fun experience for guests!
“We are thrilled to see OKANA Resort come together so seamlessly, bringing to life an exciting vision for a one-of-a-kind destination in Oklahoma City,” said Jim Dunn, President of ADG. “It has been an incredible collaboration with great clients, and ADG is honored to have played a role supporting this project—not only as a water feature design/builder but also through our developer services program. This holistic approach allowed us to help shape the resort from concept to completion. The partnership between the OKANA team, the Chickasaw Nation, and ADG has truly resulted in something special.”
Delivering an Unparalleled Guest Experience
As a leading water park and aquatic venue design, construction, and manufacturing firm, ADG was instrumental in ensuring that OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark delivered a world-class experience The indoor waterpark, the largest in the region, features thrill slides, a 6,200-square-foot wave pool, a 420-foot lazy river, a sheet wave, luxury cabanas, and an adult-only pool, catering to visitors of all ages. Meanwhile, the outdoor adventure lagoon, set to open in summer 2025, provides an expansive recreational area with body slides, an inflatable obstacle course, a swim-up bar, and a unique “fly” pool where guests can zip, jump, and slide into the water.
A Comprehensive Approach: From Concept to Completion
ADG’s expertise extended beyond design and construction. As the owner’s representative, ADG guided the budgeting, planning, and execution of this large-scale project, ensuring all aspects were delivered on time and within scope. Key contributions included:
- Concept Development – Working alongside the Chickasaw Nation, ADG helped shape the vision for the resort, ensuring all elements were seamlessly integrated into a world-class entertainment destination.
- Construction Management – ADG oversaw all facets of the waterpark and adventure lagoon’s construction, from foundational work to the installation of all implemented water attractions.
- Specialty Equipment Package – ADG’s industry-leading WaveTek® wave generation equipment and water attractions were incorporated to enhance the guest experience, ensuring a mix of activities for all guests to enjoy.
- Developer Support Program – Through ADG’s Developer Support Program, clients receive end-to-end assistance in master planning, budgeting, and ensuring that even the smallest details are completed. ADG’s hands-on approach streamlines development and maximizes return on investment for all partners and stakeholders involved.
A New Era for Oklahoma City Tourism
The opening of OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark marks a milestone for Oklahoma City’s tourism industry, adding a premier destination to the city’s Horizons District. With a luxury 404-room hotel, multiple dining establishments, a state-of-the-art family entertainment center, and world-class water attractions, OKANA is set to attract visitors from across the country.
As the project comes to fruition, ADG celebrates the successful partnership with the Chickasaw Nation and the OKANA team, in bringing this one-of-a-kind resort to life.
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For more information on OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, or to book online, visit www.okanaresort.com
Aquatic Development Group (ADG) is North America’s most respected designer and builder of water parks and water ride attractions. For over 50 years ADG has been providing design/build and equipment services to more than 4,000 aquatic facilities worldwide. ADG has installed more than 90% of all wave systems in the U.S. with their patented WaveTek® technology and has provided design/build and equipment services to more than 4,000 public, scholastic, resort and amusement facilities worldwide, winning numerous IAAPA Brass Ring and WWA Leading Edge Awards.
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