May 30, 2007, Deerfield Beach, FL –Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of FLG Hospitality and their resort Fort Rapids indoor water park for its innovative, educational television series, Today’s Family. The organization will be featured in a segment on “America’s Best Water Parks” in the Family Vacation series.
The show will air on The ABC Family Channel, the Travel Channel, and on regional news networks (ION, formerly PAX) .
Take a successful idea and modify it for a particular locale—and presto! FLG Hospitality, along with their parent company - Platinum Ridge Properties, brought the popular water park concept indoors to make it appropriate for the Columbus, Ohio weather. Located at the Holiday Inn & Suites, Fort Rapids offers 60,000 square feet of “great family fun” with an Old West theme.
There are 278 guest rooms and 60 Family Villa suites on the property. Some of the Villa suites can accommodate up to 12 guests comfortably. Dining options include the full-service Branding Iron Grille restaurant, the Copper Star Saloon and the water park concession stand, D.B.’s Sidewinder Café. In addition, Fort Rapids features the Canyon Café coffee bar alongside the Trading Post gift shop.
The entertainment doesn’t stop there! There is also a 5,000 square foot arcade, a kids club, and activity hallway. The activity hallway includes the Old Tyme Photography studio, fitness center, tanning salon, virtual golf, and virtual bowling. There is something for every member of the family.
The water park features 12 water slides which are all named for Old West traditions. They also feature Rascal Roundup, an interactive play structure four stories tall with spray hoses, sprinklers, slides and a 1,000-gallon “tipping bucket.” For little ones, there’s the Kiddie Korral and a mini-water park with toddler-sized amusements.
For less boisterous fun, everyone can enjoy a relaxing ride at the Cowboy Creek Lazy River or they can enjoy just a relaxing time in the 30-person hot tub. Families can also rent cabanas for the day that include a TV and their own mini-fridge. Fort Rapids is also an ideal location for your child’s next birthday party!
FLG Hospitality, recently named one of the country’s top 75 management and development companies, owns and operates hotels and resorts all across the country and has several other waterparks under development. Scott Somerville, who has spent his entire career in the hotel industry, serves as president.
For more information, see FLG Hospitality: Hotel Management and Hotel Development and Welcome .
PTG Studios “Today’s Family” show to feature Fort Rapids indoor water park 
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