Developer Bart Blatstein continues to transform property into a family-friendly mecca
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (January 12, 2022) – Showboat embarked on its latest and most anticipated family entertainment venue today, breaking ground on ISLAND Waterpark.
Philadelphia developer Bart Blatstein is doubling down on non-casino attractions by adding this entirely new concept of family-friendly entertainment to complement the Showboat’s massive 100,000 square foot “Lucky Snake” arcade and sports bar.
The 103,000-square-foot year-round indoor waterpark will feature water slides, pools and a lazy river, along with food & beverage and retail outlets, lounge areas and party rooms. A retractable glass-pane roof will cover the entire project to make it truly a year-round destination. ISLAND waterpark will be the largest beachfront indoor waterpark in the world. It will be constructed on the New Jersey Avenue beach block lot next to Showboat.
“We are incredibly excited to begin this next phase in our development,” said Blatstein, owner of Tower Investments. “Atlantic City has a long and rich history as a premier tourist destination. Showboat is committed to bringing non-gaming, family-friendly entertainment back to Atlantic City, and the waterpark is one more piece to that puzzle.”
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Assemblyman Don Guardian and Assemblywoman Claire Swift were among the dignitaries who joined casino officials, labor heads and building trades leaders to take part in this historic event.
“This is a great day for Atlantic City,” said Mayor Small. “Investing in our community through growth will bring jobs and economic recovery to our area. We have lacked family entertainment and this waterpark is the catalyst to draw more families to our great city and give families who live here something great and fun to do!”
The Showboat is located at 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City 08401. For more information visit showboathotelac.com.
