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Turquoise Place Unveils New Water Slide and Other Amenities

R. Ken Cooper • Mar 30, 2024

Turquoise Place Expands with New Family-Friendly Features

Turquoise Place

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Turquoise Place in Orange Beach recently celebrated the grand opening of its new amenities deck at the beachfront condominium resort. This deck introduces various features aimed at enhancing guest experiences.


Among the highlights is a 300-foot water slide that starts from the top of a new parking deck and spirals down to the C Tower pool. For children, a rooftop splash pad has been installed.


The deck also caters to guests interested in leisure activities with a new putting green, perfect for those looking to improve their golf skills while enjoying a birds-eye-view of the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, an outdoor amphitheater will host live entertainment and movie screenings.


Turquoise Place plans to introduce car charging stations soon.


Candace Burgin, the Association Director at Turquoise Place, expressed enthusiasm about the new amenities, believing they will provide guests with new experiences.

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