'Climbers get to the top and just jump right off into the water.'Īmong other fun features is the FlowRider, which simulates surfing. 'This is only one of three water parks in the country with this kind of rock-climbing system,' Jones says. One of the unique experiences at the waterpark is Makwa's Mountain, a natural, harness-free, helmet-free climbing wall that begins-and ends-in a seven-foot-deep surrounding pool. 'It would cost a family of four $140 just for day passes at the waterpark, so we really encourage them to stay for just a few dollars more.' 'A standard, basic room price for a family of four is $157,' Jones says.

It can be quite a savings for fun-seeking-yet cost-conscious-families. 'The water park is open to the public with five-hour or full day passes when the hotel isn't filled to capacity, but every overnight hotel guest gets daily free admission to the park.' 'We want to be known as a family 'fun-cation' destination and we are designed to be very family-activity oriented,' Jones says. Pleasant's economy.Īnd although free shuttle busses transport guests to and from Soaring Eagle Casino, about a mile away, Jones places heavy emphasis on the Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel's family atmosphere. With its 243 guest rooms and a 45,000-square-foot indoor waterpark that accommodates up to 850 visitors, the project added 350 permanent jobs to Mt. Jones is the marketing manager for the new Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel, which opened May 21. Pleasant-based company has since developed several properties, says Jennifer Jones. The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan formed the Migizi Economic Development Company a few years ago to explore non-gaming revenue opportunities that could help secure the tribe's financial well-being.

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