{"id":1895,"date":"2021-10-26T19:37:35","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T19:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/endlesssurf.com\/2021\/10\/26\/the-art-of-surf-park-design\/"},"modified":"2024-04-19T21:37:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T21:37:07","slug":"the-art-of-surf-park-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/endlesssurf.com\/br\/2021\/10\/26\/the-art-of-surf-park-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Surf Park Venue Design and Masterplanning: An Art Form"},"content":{"rendered":"

World class venues, however different the main draw might be, often have a commonality thanks to venue design and masterplanning. They attract a wide audience of guests to visit their properties, and they indirectly encourage those guests to stay for long periods based upon the layout of their spaces. Think of iconic mountain sports resorts like St. Moritz<\/a> in the Swiss Alps, or Whistler<\/a> in the Canadian Rockies – they have a variety of resort like amenities to accompany the action on the snow in the winter and the trails in the summer. Even famous golf courses are increasingly partnering with luxury hotels brands to offer all-inclusive resort experiences, like Cancun\u2019s Moon Palace<\/a> or within the Biltmore\u2019s Hotel Chain. Most notably, companies like Top Golf<\/a>, Atlantis Resorts, and even Disney, have all proven their ability to attract and retain a huge range of guest demographics.<\/p>\n

Although relatively new on the scene, surf pools have the same amount of potential as the types of venues listed above when it comes to designing amazing properties that are unlike any other. What\u2019s cool is that a surf park fits within a wide range of development types<\/a>, which is developers are rushing to start their development plans often with surf pools at the center of it all. All that said, venue design is without a doubt an art form… or maybe a science (we\u2019ll leave that up to you to decide). From the placement of amenities to architectural style, there is a TON of expertise that goes into world-class surf park venue designs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\"Designs Designing an an authentic venue may be considered an art

360 Degrees of Entertainment<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The first step in the guest journey is attraction, and with people generally attending venues in groups, there will be a wide range of interests to accommodate. Therefore, a well-rounded venue that can attract both surfers and non-surfers is essential. When picking and placing a surf pool, we\u2019d suggest taking into consideration how well you can build around the waves to offer 360 degrees of entertainment value to customers.<\/p>\n

Each venue should have its own vibe, but well-designed venue masterplans share three components:<\/p>\n

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    The Break<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The pinnacle of surf parks lies at the peak of the wave. After all, it is called a surf park. That\u2019s not to say that an existing venue with another main attraction can\u2019t add in a wave pool. But when you do so, you will ultimately attract surfers, and surfers want a world-class wave to surf. Let\u2019s make this clear \u2013 yes, the surrounding amenities are important, however the surf pool is critical to surf park\u2019s success and should offer world-class waves<\/a>, have flexibility to adapt<\/a> to capacity and skill-levels, and be environmentally conscious<\/a> to the best of its ability.<\/p>\n

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      The Beach<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The surf experience isn\u2019t complete without the beach, or at least a place to for people to relax after a long session with their crew, recount their waves, and enjoy their beverage of choice. The beach keeps the parents relaxed and gives the kids space to play all while watching the waves.<\/p>\n

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        The Boardwalk<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        No surf venue would be complete without a boardwalk to cruise when the entire gang is surfed out. Ideally filled with retail and food & beverage, guests can refuel after a leg burning session and stock up on new surf gear. At Endless Surf<\/a>, we designed our pool with 360 degrees of boardwalk development potential in mind because these add-ons increase length of stay, providing lifestyle amenities for both the surfer and non-surfer, alike. These retail and F&B opportunities also happen to drive up revenue for the venue, which is important for your bottom line.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\"Surf The Club at Parkwood Village: Coming soon to Australia’s Gold Coast

        Increasing Length of Stay Through Venue Masterplanning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        With the right wave technology and surf experience on tap, a surfer will surely feel surfed out after their session. But, that doesn\u2019t mean they have to leave. If a venue is designed with intention, then surfers can feel confident in bringing their significant others, greater families, and friends who may not surf, but will be willing to hangout for an extended period of time on the premise. There are so many aspects of a surf park’s venue design that can increase length of stay, but here\u2019s a few areas that we feel are very important:<\/p>\n