A ship is set to sail after a more than 40-year expedition at one of the nation's largest water parks along Colorado’s Front Range.

Water World amasses over 50 water slides on 70 acres of land. The Federal Heights water park, a part of the Hyland Hills Parks and Recreation District, opened in 1979.

And one of its early day attractions is about to depart this weekend.

Water World is retiring Calypso Cove, along with its four water attractions, after a 40-plus-year run: Screamin’ Mimi, Tortuga Run, Pirates Plunge and Wally World.

However, as we grieve the loss of beloved and nostalgic attractions, Water World’s future is now soaked in speculation. A wooden crate, currently sitting outside Calypso Cove, reads: “deliver to Water World, open summer 2026.”

While announcing Calypso Cove’s fa

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