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Pictures: Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach

For a great way to chill in the heat, head to Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach.

-- Liz Doup, Sun Sentinel

See details and photos for other Florida water parks in our water park guide.
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The main feature of Big Thunder is the giant funnel lying on its side.<br>
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The funnel is 60 feet in diameter and 55 feet in length.<br>
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Riders begin the experience by first loading into a four-person tube at the start of the ride from a 50-foot high platform.<br>
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At one point, a 45-degree drop accelerates the four-person tube to over 20 miles per hour.

Big Thunder

( RAPIDS WATER PARK / May 19, 2009 )
The main feature of Big Thunder is the giant funnel lying on its side.

The funnel is 60 feet in diameter and 55 feet in length.

Riders begin the experience by first loading into a four-person tube at the start of the ride from a 50-foot high platform.

At one point, a 45-degree drop accelerates the four-person tube to over 20 miles per hour.
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