Waterslide lovers have until the end of the month to enjoy the Water Park of America before it closes for rebranding.
The Bloomington attraction and Radisson hotel has notified the state it will lay off 250 workers effective Jan. 31. The hotel does not appear to be taking reservations after that.
Great Wolf Resorts Inc. is buying the water park and connected hotel and plans to rebrand the complex as a Great Wolf Lodge. According to plans submitted to the city of Bloomington, renovations would include expanded entertainment options, such as a ropes course and rock wall.
The site is expected to reopen in November.
Great Wolf told the city the location would support about 400 total employees. Great Wolf declined to comment Tuesday.
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