Well, it's time for part six of the many part mini-series of why Fairmont should be your vacation destination this summer. First, let me reiterate that I have researched the story that accompanies each attraction as best I could...some of my facts might be off a little.
The classic Wave-Tek pool of Fairmont has been a summer destination for children of all ages for many, many years in the tri-city area. What makes Wave-Tek so awesome? Well, I would guess the waves.
Rumor has it that before the waves were created by large machines, Wave-Tek employed 24 large men who would repeatedly jump into the pool creating a ripple effect for all the swimmers. While not as impressive as the waves produced today, it made the pool unique and interesting. Unfortunately, in 1988, one of the large men jumped on a toddler who was playing in the pool and nearly killed the youth. Wave-Tek then began looking for a better wave system. While the waves today are far superior to the waves of yesteryear, the large men were fired and remain unemployed to this day.
Some years ago, Wave-Tek built a slide. Just make sure the water is working before you attempt to go down it or it could hurt...a whole lot.
Lastly, there's a soldier memorial at a little park below the pool. Along with the memorial is a volleyball court.
There's more at Wave-Tek then a pool and volleyball court and I will cover it later. There's mini golf and places to eat. It's truly a spectacular area in Fairmont. And just one more reason that you should make Fairmont your vacation destination this summer.
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I heard that those "large men" donate some of their time building the follies stage for the the Busy Bee Band.
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