burtondrummerNY
09-14-2008, 08:00 PM
Hi All! This is my first true park, so I am happy to present to you: Adventure Cove. Located on the Jersey Shore, the park consists of 3 piers. But first, here is a background of the park:
Opened in 1921, this boardwalk was the highlight of the town’s social life. It had shops, sights, and it was a great place to meet friends. Then, 5 years later, a local entrepreneur named John Watson proposed to the town hall an idea of building a pier and putting themed rides on it. The park would consist of two roller coasters, a few kiddie rides, and three thrill rides. It was called “Adventure Cove.” Its construction was approved a year later, and Mr. Watson began assembling the crew needed. Suddenly, a disaster occurred. In 1929, a major hurricane completely destroyed the pier that was build, and severely damaged the boardwalk. It was deemed unsafe, and construction was halted. Before the pier was reopened, Mr. Watson died of a heart attack. The dream of Adventure Cove was gone.
Twenty years later, the local tourism board realized the effect that Adventure Cove would have had on the income of the town, so they talked with the Mayor. They proposed two things. First, they would make an exhibit in the local museum about the park that never was. Second, they would make a monument near where the original pier stood. When it was finished, the town was popular again, and people flocked back to the boardwalk to hear about the hurricane that destroyed Adventure Cove.
But that wasn’t enough for the town. They wanted to expand on their success. So, they talked with Robert Etchsfeld, a famous amusement park researcher and designer. They proposed a park that included 3 piers. The first, “Adventure Pier,” was to be built with exactly the same layout of the original Adventure Cove. The second, “White Water Pier,” would be in the middle, with mostly water and kiddie rides. The third and final, “Pier 3,” was to be purely for the thrill seekers. With roller coasters galore, thrill rides left and right, and other rides, the park would bring the biggest thrill seekers around.
Construction of the new Adventure Cove began in 2001 with the original pier. Spectators gathered in awe as cranes laid the first sections of boardwalk. Pretty soon, the piers were built, and it was time to get the rides built. But then, without notice, Mr. Etchsfeld withdrew from the deal, and took the plans with him. The tourist board was shocked, the town was stunned, and hopeful fans were disheartened.
Now, it is 2008. No one has been hired to finish the job. It is up to you to finish the park and pay tribute to the original “Adventure Cove.”
Well, now that we know about the history, let's take a look at it now:
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/freedomvipers08/Shot0021.jpg
Here is the First Pier. It contains all of the thrill rides, roller coasters, and other exciting rides.
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/freedomvipers08/Shot0019.jpg
This is the second pier. It has water rides, moderate thrill rides, and a pool complex in the back.
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/freedomvipers08/Shot0020.jpg
This is the pool on the second pier.
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/freedomvipers08/Shot0022.jpg
These are the roller coasters on the first pier.
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/freedomvipers08/Shot0023.jpg
Whitie's Smokehouse, the upscale BBQ joint located near the first pier.
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/freedomvipers08/Shot0015.jpg
Inside Whitie's Smokehouse.
That is pretty much all I have done so far. I expect to begin work on the third pier pretty soon.
***I need your help!***
I am running out of ideas for restaurant names! If you want to have a restaurant in the park named for you, your favorite company, or anything else, here are the details.
Please give me:
1) Desired retaurant name
2) Style food
3) Theming
4) Upscale, or casual?
5) Location in park - see map below.
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/freedomvipers08/Shot0025copy.jpg
Here you can see the available spots in the park for restaurants. Please include in your request which spot you want.
Opened in 1921, this boardwalk was the highlight of the town’s social life. It had shops, sights, and it was a great place to meet friends. Then, 5 years later, a local entrepreneur named John Watson proposed to the town hall an idea of building a pier and putting themed rides on it. The park would consist of two roller coasters, a few kiddie rides, and three thrill rides. It was called “Adventure Cove.” Its construction was approved a year later, and Mr. Watson began assembling the crew needed. Suddenly, a disaster occurred. In 1929, a major hurricane completely destroyed the pier that was build, and severely damaged the boardwalk. It was deemed unsafe, and construction was halted. Before the pier was reopened, Mr. Watson died of a heart attack. The dream of Adventure Cove was gone.
Twenty years later, the local tourism board realized the effect that Adventure Cove would have had on the income of the town, so they talked with the Mayor. They proposed two things. First, they would make an exhibit in the local museum about the park that never was. Second, they would make a monument near where the original pier stood. When it was finished, the town was popular again, and people flocked back to the boardwalk to hear about the hurricane that destroyed Adventure Cove.
But that wasn’t enough for the town. They wanted to expand on their success. So, they talked with Robert Etchsfeld, a famous amusement park researcher and designer. They proposed a park that included 3 piers. The first, “Adventure Pier,” was to be built with exactly the same layout of the original Adventure Cove. The second, “White Water Pier,” would be in the middle, with mostly water and kiddie rides. The third and final, “Pier 3,” was to be purely for the thrill seekers. With roller coasters galore, thrill rides left and right, and other rides, the park would bring the biggest thrill seekers around.
Construction of the new Adventure Cove began in 2001 with the original pier. Spectators gathered in awe as cranes laid the first sections of boardwalk. Pretty soon, the piers were built, and it was time to get the rides built. But then, without notice, Mr. Etchsfeld withdrew from the deal, and took the plans with him. The tourist board was shocked, the town was stunned, and hopeful fans were disheartened.
Now, it is 2008. No one has been hired to finish the job. It is up to you to finish the park and pay tribute to the original “Adventure Cove.”
Well, now that we know about the history, let's take a look at it now:
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/freedomvipers08/Shot0021.jpg
Here is the First Pier. It contains all of the thrill rides, roller coasters, and other exciting rides.
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/freedomvipers08/Shot0019.jpg
This is the second pier. It has water rides, moderate thrill rides, and a pool complex in the back.
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/freedomvipers08/Shot0020.jpg
This is the pool on the second pier.
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/freedomvipers08/Shot0022.jpg
These are the roller coasters on the first pier.
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/freedomvipers08/Shot0023.jpg
Whitie's Smokehouse, the upscale BBQ joint located near the first pier.
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/freedomvipers08/Shot0015.jpg
Inside Whitie's Smokehouse.
That is pretty much all I have done so far. I expect to begin work on the third pier pretty soon.
***I need your help!***
I am running out of ideas for restaurant names! If you want to have a restaurant in the park named for you, your favorite company, or anything else, here are the details.
Please give me:
1) Desired retaurant name
2) Style food
3) Theming
4) Upscale, or casual?
5) Location in park - see map below.
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/freedomvipers08/Shot0025copy.jpg
Here you can see the available spots in the park for restaurants. Please include in your request which spot you want.