New Initiative Announced For Pirates Bay Waterpark

The City of Baytown is announcing a new initiative in the growth of the Pirates Bay waterpark.  P2:3 Consulting (P2:3) has been asked to expand its role as advisors by assuming management of the waterpark’s operations and maintenance.  Starting this fall, P2:3 will begin implementing many of the recommendations made as part of the group’s strategic planning efforts performed since May 2024.  

In May, the Baytown City Council adopted a contract with P2:3 aimed at analyzing the park’s current operations, and developing strategies for eliminating the budget deficit and general fund dependency.  P2:3 has worked with numerous waterparks across the state and country, and delivers on a promise to offer actionable insights that inform strategic decisions and enhance overall park operations.  In many ways, the City has already benefitted from strategies recommended as part of the study, but there is still much work to be done.  As such, the city council will soon vote to adopt an expanded scope of work for P2:3, adding in the new management responsibilities.  

As a City-owned park, Pirates Bay will continue to serve Baytown residents and visitors who have supported the waterpark through the years, and who rely on it as a way to find relief from the summer heat.  In fact, residents and visitors alike will soon experience greater efficiencies and enhanced amenities.

As the contractor ramps up its efforts to take over management of Pirates Bay, the City has ramped down these same management positions.  Employees who previously worked for the water park will have the opportunity to regain employment with the new management company, another open City position, or elsewhere outside the City.  

Stay tuned for more exciting updates about the reimagined Pirates Bay!