Ripley Park is also called the Ripley Pool and waterslide area. Yes it is an amusement park built for the community. For kids it is just like living in Peterpan world. There are seven pavilions offering a range of entertainment here. Even if you love sports that are tennis courts and baseball diamonds and everything else. Golf courses included. The walking trails are ancient and take you on a historic tour of the area. It is a self guided historic tour.