Rapids Water Park ends interim youth supervision policy for guests 17 and under

Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach has ended its interim youth supervision policy, which had required guests ages 17 and younger to be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
By Samantha Gutierrez at WPTV · · 1 min read

Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach has ended its interim youth supervision policy, which had required guests ages 17 and younger to be accompanied by an adult chaperone.
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