Jun 18, 2022; Washington, DC, USA; Grammy award-winning artist Pharrell Williams performs at the Sun Stage during the Something in the Water festival on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Washington, DC. Mandatory Credit: Jarrad Henderson-USA TODAY Jarrad Henderson-USA TODAY

Pharrell Williams Assists in Development of $350 Million Wave Pool in Virginia

Originally posted on Outdoors on SI | By Maria Aldrich | Last updated Jan 17, 2025 12:00 PM ET

Summer 2025 will be a significant season for the Virginia Beach community as a multi-million dollar wave pool will be opening. According to a recent announcement made on the Wavegarden Instagram page, Atlantic Park will welcome the first Wavegarden Cove in the United States. The announcement stated: "Opening in early Summer 2025, Atlantic Park (@atlanticparkvb) in Virginia Beach will introduce the first Wavegarden Cove and a $350 million mixed-use entertainment complex, in partnership with Virginia Beach native @pharrell. Set to transform the 10.35-acre site of the former Virginia Beach Dome, the park will include a compact 2.67-acre (approximately 10,800 m^2) Wavegarden Cove (46 modules), a live entertainment venue, modern offices, residences, and unique shopping and dining options, establishing a year-round coastal destination. Pre-sale vouchers for surf lagoon sessions are now available for purchase at AtlanticParkSurf.com." Pharrell Williams is widely known for his musical talent, including his 2013 hit

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