Greek thematic Mt. Olympus resort in Wisconsin Dells adds pool for 2,000 people

One of the largest destinations in Wisconsin Dells is adding a massive swimming pool, according to lacrossetribune.com.

Greek Nick and Eva Laskaris, owners of Mt. Olympus Water Park & Theme Park Resort, announced that they are building a $4 million, 27,000-square-foot pool that can hold up to 2,000 swimmers.

Dubbed the Great Pool of Delphi, it will be located along Wisconsin Dells Parkway between the resort’s Trojan Horse and wave pool and is scheduled to open in June.

“With this addition, we wanted to create a more relaxed take on summer vacation,” Nick Laskaris said.

“This new attraction gives families a chance to slow down and enjoy their time together with a layout that allows parents to see their children playing nearby on the splash pad,” Eva Laskaris added.

The pool will include four islands with tanning decks, a 100-foot geyser, children’s splash pad, 50-foot waterfall, two zero-depth, beach-style entrances and cabanas rimming the perimeter.

Center of the world

The Delphi name was inspired by the city the ancient Greeks considered to be the center of the world. According to Greek mythology, Zeus released two eagles, one to the east and one to the west, and Delphi was the point where they met after encircling the world.

In addition, the Laskarises announced that residents of the village of Lake Delton and city of Wisconsin Dells will have free admission to the resort’s waterpark this summer.

The project is the latest from the Laskarises, who have built one of the largest and most visible resorts in the Wisconsin Dells. In 2007, the $7 million Poseidon’s Rage Wave Pool opened. At 480 feet long and 440 feet wide, the wave pool can hold up to 4,000 people who are battered with waves up to nine feet.

In 2010, the resort began spending more than $20 million to purchase and remodel several hotels and motels near the resort to increase its stock of rooms for guests. The resort now owns more than 1,500 rooms. An indoor theme park was added in 2006 and a sand beach in 2010.

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